Job Summary: Under the direction of the Supervisor of Mental Health, the Children’s Mental Health Worker is responsible for providing support to the community by identifying individuals who are in a high-risk situation or expressing early signs and symptoms. They are also responsible for providing individual/group counselling and service planning for children/youth, 6 to 18 years of age, as well as assisting with the general unit administration.
Education and Experience:
• University degree in Social Work plus 2 years of counselling experience with children and youth
• Or a university degree in Psychology, or related Counselling degree with 5 years counselling experience working with children and youth
• Or a college diploma in Social Services Worker and 5 years of counselling experience
• A member in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers, or College of Psychotherapists
Knowledge:
• Be knowledgeable about Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation’s culture and social structure
• Be familiar with traditional Indigenous approaches to healing
• Have extensive knowledge of therapeutic intervention and of the range of evidence-based treatment modalities that are employed in prevention
• Working knowledge of the Child and Family Services Act
• Solid background in computers with specific knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
Skills/Abilities:
• To work cooperatively with other staff and management
• Relate effectively to community members
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
Other Requirements:
• Class “G” Drivers licence
• Must have a satisfactory result from a Criminal Record Check including a vulnerable sector check.
• Certification in First Aid and CPR or willingness to obtain by the end of the probationary period
• Must be willing to work flexible hours, including evenings and occasional weekends
• Must have a Safe Food Handler’s Certificate or be willing to obtain one
Assets:
• Knowledge of the Mental Health Act
• SAFE talk and ASIST training
Please submit your cover letter, resume, proof of educational qualifications and three current references to: The Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation Attention: Personnel Committee 2789 Mississauga Road Hagersville, ON N0A 1H0 Applications will also be accepted by fax at 905-768-1225 or via email listed below.
A detailed job description is available at the MCFN Admin Building or by email at HRClerk@mncfn.ca Preference will be given to Indigenous applicant. Self-identification is encouraged. Miigwech to all who apply, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.