Mental Wellness Worker - Kenora, Canada - Kenora Chiefs Advisory

Kenora Chiefs Advisory

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OGIMAAWABIITONG

Kenora Chiefs Advisory

Employment Opportunity

Mental Wellness Worker
Ogimaawabiitong is dedicated and committed to "Excellence in all that we do".

The ethics, along with the Seven Teachings, speak to how the organization operates:
in relation to interaction amongst clients, staff, members and other stake holders. The Ogimaawabiitong code of ethics and teachings reflect in both decision-making and service delivery.

Do you want to work for a health care organization that changes people's lives? One that not only cares deeply about clients, but also values that its employees are its greatest Gifts

Examples of Support

Unique health services organization
Supportive management team and collaborative work environment
Family Culture
Innovative environment
Enriched job fulfilment and
We offer a competitive compensation package, and exceptional opportunities for career growth
A retirement savings plan with company contributions

Position Description

Kenora Chiefs Advisory is seeking Two Mental Wellness Workers to deliver culturally safe, trauma informed clinical crisis intervention to thirteen (13) First Nation communities in the Treaty #3 territory.

This includes individual/family/group focused short-term counselling/debriefing in a community-based setting to stabilize crisis situations.

Position Title:
Mental Wellness Worker

Department:
Mental Health and Addictions

Salary:
Per Annum, after successful probationary period

Term:
Full time-2 Year Contract

Hours of Work: 40-hour work week, flexed amongst the team to cover 7 days a week with hours flexible to meet the needs of the program

Reports to:
Crisis Response Manager

Summary of Duties

Provide and coordinate a holistic, optimal and quality family focused, community based clinical and bi cultural crisis and mental wellness interventions/healing
Organize and manage the logistics and service delivery of the Short-Term Crisis program
Provide collaborative discharge planning and after care
Develop individualized care/wellness plans with and for each family and/or client, utilizing Anishinaabe healers, knowledge holders, ceremonies and medicines
Maintain acceptable clinical standards and procedures of crisis counselling, recordings, file management and file safety
Create linkages to other programs and organizations for referrals, case management needs
Ensure accurate documentation of program statistics and activities
Participate in Mental Health and Addictions Team meetings as required
Travel outside the Treaty 3 territory as required, may be for extended periods of time
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

University degree preferably in social work. College diploma from a recognized postsecondary institution with experience in children services will also be considered
Requirement of at least 2 years' experience in counseling children and youth
Registration and good standing with a college approved under the Psychotherapy Act to provide the controlled act of psychotherapy (COTO, OCSWSSW, CRPO, CNO)
Ability to deal with crisis and postcrisis situations
Excellent written, oral, interpersonal and presentation skills
Excellent computer skills
Knowledge of the Anishinaabe culture and language
Ability to work both independently and as a team member
Applicants should possess a valid driver's license/insurance, have a vehicle and be willing to travel when required

We're looking to grow our teams with people who share our energy and enthusiasm for

creating the best experience for our clients and within KCA.
Discover What's Possible
Please forward resume cover letter and 3 references
to:

Human Resource Department
Kenora Chiefs Advisory

P.O. Box Veterans Drive, 3rdFloor

Kenora ON P9N 3X4

Fax:
*Open Until filled
- **We thank all that apply, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted_
- *_** Traditional practices involve burning sacred medicines including tobacco, sweetgrass,sage and cedar within the work setting

Job Types:
Full-time, Fixed term contract

Contract length: 24 months

Salary:
$50,000.00-$60,000.00 per year

Benefits: