Mental Wellness Crisis Response Team Support Worker

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Mental Wellness Crisis Response Team Support Worker 

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The Mental Health Crisis Response Team Support Worker is an integral part of the Mental Wellness Crisis Response Team. Reporting directly to the Mental Wellness Crisis Response Team Lead, the position supports a variety of functions relating to the administration, coordination, and front-line work of the Yellowhead Tribal Council’s Mental Health Crisis Response Team that is based out of Edmonton, Alberta.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Understanding of the Yellowhead Tribal Council
• Knowledge of the cultural vibrancy and diversity that exists with the YTC four member Nations
• Three (3) years’ experience working with First Nations people
• Knowledge of First Nations cultural traditions, protocols and ceremony
• Experience working in crisis intervention
• Solid understanding of historical and contemporary challenges of First Nations and their people
• Experience developing relationships with First Nations, community organizations, and a variety of stakeholders
• Crisis Interventions Support Worker training, Mental Health First Aid certification, and Applied Suicide 

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:

• Excellent verbal, written communication, and presentation skills
• Ability to travel as required
• Ability to work independently and in cooperation with others
• Ability to organize and prioritize
• Ability to establish and maintain rapport with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to analyze and resolve problems as they arise
• Understanding of self, and self-care practices
• The ability to speak a language of the YTC member First Nations is considered an asset
  

SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

• Provide administrative and coordinating support to the MWCRT program
• Support the planning, development, and implementation of the MWCRT’s Crisis Response Service Delivery Model
• Working closely with the Team Lead, you will support the coordination of crisis response activities within the First Nations that the YTC serves
• Support the provision of crisis response service and support to individuals, families, and community members
• Support the MWCRT Lead in the organization, coordination and delivery of healing ceremonies, as necessary 
• Create positive working relationships in communities, agencies, mental health and wellness services to ensure effective delivery of the crisis response program
• Act as an advocate for crisis team program, network and participate in community events, programs and activities 
• Support the conducting of risk assessments
• Other related duties, as required

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Office work. Regular office hours. Non-remote
• Some overtime as required for the position
• Travel to the member First Nations’ communities as required and / or requested
• Interacts extensively with employees, various management levels, other professionals, the member First Nations, Health Directors, and the general public
• Ability to support crisis response situations, as required
• Ability to manage potentially high stress environments
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds

Salary will be determined according to qualifications and experience.

Salary range: TBD.

Please forward a cover letter and current resume to Joy Sandy.

Email: joy.sandy@ytcadmin.ca and/ or fax to 587-524-0181 or drop off at the sub-office address.

This employment competition closing date is September 3, 2024, only those candidates who fit criteria will be contacted.