Métis Mental Health and Addictions Navigator - Saskatoon, Canada - METIS NATION - SASKATCHEWAN

METIS NATION - SASKATCHEWAN

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Saskatoon, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

POSITION TITLE:
Métis Mental Health and Addictions Navigator

DEPARTMENT:
Health

CLASSIFICATION:
MGO-05

SALARY RANGE:
$56,100.00 to $67,045.00 Per Annum

POSITION TYPE:
Full-time, Temporary 1-Year Term

LOCATION:
Saskatoon

ACCOUNTABLE TO:
Director of Health

Brief Overview:

Key Responsibilities:

Connect Saskatchewan Métis citizens (children, youth, adults, and families) to supportive mental health and substance use services,
Identify mental health and substance use needs and recommend professional and supportive services in Saskatchewan.
Keep an uptodate directory and resource list.
Liaise with Métis Mental Health and Addictions program to support citizens accessing services.
Ensure client confidentiality and protection in all aspects of the work.
Network and build strong collaborations and partnerships with appropriate organizations, agencies, and service providers across the homeland, including with Saskatchewan Health Authority.
Work collaboratively with MN-S Ministry of Health Staff to identify gaps or needs in mental health and substance use services and work towards developing solutions to fulfill them.
Implement annual work plans and activity reports.
Keep up to date records.
Provide monthly reports to Director of Health and Mental Health Team Lead
Program development developing templates, manuals, documentation to support a client from admission to end of service, etc.
Engaging community

- attending meetings, presenting program information to partners and Métis citizens.

Any additional duties/responsibilities as may be assigned.

Qualifications:

35 year's relevant work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience working with Indigenous, including Métis, clients.
Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, or related fields
Master's degree in social work and APT accredited mental health courses are considered an asset.

Knowledge and Skills:

Training and experience in traumainformed mental health care for Métis peoples
Understanding of Indigenous social determinants of health and common causes of poor mental health and/or substance misuse
Experience working directly with community members requiring mental health support, ideally with Métis or Indigenous peoples.
Strong working knowledge of the child and youth mental health and addictions system
Strong knowledge of the Métis Nation-Saskatchewan and programs offered.
Expertise in client care management
General awareness of the Métis Nation-Saskatchewan and Métis identity
Strong interpersonal skills
Experience working independently and as part of a team.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including via phone and video conference.

Additional Requirements: