Department: Health Services, Mental Health
Classification/Level: Community Services 3
Employment Status: Regular Full-Time
Reporting Relationship
The Child & Youth Mental Health & Addiction Worker Under will work under the general guidance of the Mental Health and Addictions Clinic Manager and Health Services Department Manager the Child & Youth Mental Health & Addiction Worker will collaborate with all health team members, community agencies and the general public.
Position Summary
The aim of the service is to provide supportive counselling to M’Chigeeng children and youth to support their wholistic well-being. The position will further contribute toward capacity building opportunities within the community’s Health Centre program and services, as well as with the children/youth and families.
The incumbent will consult and work in collaboration with M’Chigeeng mental health team, as well as other multi- disciplinary professionals. The services of the Child and Youth Mental Health & Addictions Worker are to strengthen a widening circle of care responsive to the needs of each young person. Services are both community and school based, working with teachers, school counsellors, principals and parents.
Essential Functions
- Provide one-on-one mental health and addiction counselling services to children and youth ages six to eighteen (less one day);
- Working in schools on a regular basis;
- Promote optimal health and well-being through health prevention and promotion
- Provide parent consultations;
- Conduct intake, assessment, treatment planning and discharge with children and youth;
- Liaise, advocate and refer children and youth to other relevant and appropriate services;
- Develop and implement community-based programs that address the needs of community members;
- Maintain a case management system with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) database ;
- Printing of charting information as approved by clients and/or their guardians within the M’Chigeeng First Nation
- community charts;
- Compilation and completion of all reports as required by funders
- Membership with and adherence to guidelines of professional counselling association;
- Adherence to traditional protocols and cultural sensitivity to M’Chigeeng First Nation where services are provided;
- Adherence to the guidelines of M’Chigeeng First Nation policies and procedures;
- Complete relevant professional development as provided by First Nation, and/or the Ministry of Health – Mental Health & Addictions sector;
- Develop and implement the delivery of workplan initiatives
- Provide client needs assessments and develop treatment plans based on results of assessment
- Provide Trauma Informed Care program as required
- Provide appropriate referrals to other services or treatment programs
- Provide aftercare services and support for clients
- Maintain a case management system utilizing the Electronic Medical Record system
- Participate client in intake and case management reviews
- Ensure professional competence by seeking consultation and effective use of clinical supervision
- Coordinate and deliver ongoing Community Education Workshops
- Work with other community services providers to ensure consistent support and awareness to community programs involved in Mental Health and Addictions Services initiatives
- Monitor and evaluate results of workshops for enhancements/improvements and include solutions and recommendations in report submissions
- Promote working relationships and partnerships with existing community programs, services, and external First Nations organizations
- Ensures compliance of MFN Personnel, Finance and Administrative policies and procedures
- Participates in professional development opportunities for skills improvement and program enhancement as advised by the Department Manager
Qualifications and Requirements Preferred
- University Degree in Social Services/Addictions field of study and two (2) years relevant work experience
- Extensive work/volunteer experience in the coordination of workshops and seminars within a Native organization/community is a strong asset
- Four (4) year relevant Post-Secondary Degree in social work, preferred.
- Three (3) years’ clinical service experience,
- Currently registered or eligible to be registered with a relevant regulatory Training in ASIST and Mental Health First Aid & Safe Talk, preferred.
- Valid and current Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check (current 30 days, original/certified copy)
Minimum
- College Diploma in Child & Youth Work, Social Services or related field of study (i.e. Addictions & Mental Health Diploma) and/or lived experience and knowledge
- Three to five (3 – 5) years of work-related experience in the field of mental health and/or addictions Knowledge and skills in mental health, alcohol and/or drugs addictions awareness and prevention Excellent Public Speaking and Facilitation Skills
Other
Be a role model both during and after regular work hours
Working knowledge of Outlook, Microsoft Office and general office procedures Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
Must obtain and keep current First Aid and CPR Certifications
Must have knowledge and/or experience with the culture, history and customs of the Anishinaabe Understanding and fluency of Anishinaabe language is an asset
A strong advocate of M’Chigeeng First Nation’s Mission and long-term Vision statements
Must have own transportation and valid Ontario Class “G” driver’s license Must be willing to work flexible hours and weekends
CRC/VSS Rationale: M’Chigeeng First Nation and its agents are in a position of trust in services to band member children and/or vulnerable adults, so a safe and secure working environment is mandatory. Applicants must provide a clear VSS Certificate and the CRC must have a record clear and/or dated of any convictions relating to sexual interference, sexual assault or related charges. The VSS must be current (30 days) and must be an original.
Interested applicants must submit COVER LETTER, RESUME, THREE (3) CURRENT REFERENCES (2 Work-Related references from a direct supervisor/manager and 1-character reference that will be contacted upon a successful interview) and education certifications to:
Closing Date: November 1st, 2024
Child &Youth Mental Health & Addiction Worker
employment@mchigeeng.ca
c/o Human Resources
P.O. Box 333 M’CHIGEENG, ON P0P 1G0 (Fax 705-377-4980)
LATE OR INCOMPLETE applications will not be considered. Preference will be given to Anishinabek people.
For Job Description, please contact Human Resources employment@mchigeeng.ca