Mental Wellness Crisis Response Team Support Worker

Employment Opportunity- Mental Wellness Crisis Response Team Support Worker

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Qualified applicants may email a cover letter and resume to: 

health.careers@ytcadmin.ca

DEADLINE TO SUBMIT: April 7, 2025

Definitions pertaining to this Job Description

“Entities”, means the programs of the Yellowhead Tribal Council.

 “Member First Nations” means, the Alexander First Nation, the Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation, the O’Chiese First Nation and the Sunchild First Nation.
 “YTC” means, the Yellowhead Tribal Council - the Employer.

The Vision of the Yellowhead Tribal Council

Innovative and progressive Yellowhead Tribal Council Administration.

The Mission of the Yellowhead Tribal Council

To provide effective and efficient Nation – building advisory, programs and services.

The Value Statement of the Yellowhead Tribal Council

Unity – with the guidance of our Elders and support of the membership, Yellowhead Tribal Council is a united, committed organization.
Respect – we respect our communities in a traditional and kind manner with humility.
Sharing – we share our unique way, knowledge, and wisdom in a spirit of caring and cooperation with one another.
Honor – we honour our Creator, the sacred pipe and each other.
Integrity / Honesty – in everything we do, we are honest and fair.
Commitment – we are committed to our sacred calling to serve our First Nation members. 

1.1 Job purpose

The Mental Health Crisis Response Team Support Worker (MWCRTSW) 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. 

1.2 Duties and responsibilities

• 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

1.3 Qualifications

The Mental Health Crisis Response Team Support (MWCRTS) is a support role to the Mental Wellness Crisis Response Team Lead and the Mental Wellness Crisis Response Program. 
Qualifications required for this role include:

• Understanding of the Yellowhead Tribal Council

• Knowledge of the cultural vibrancy and diversity that exists within 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 the historical and contemporary challenges of First Nations and their people

• Experience developing relationships with First Nations, community organizations, and a variety of stakeholders

• Crisis Intervention Support Worker training, Mental Health First Aid certification, and Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) (preferred), must also be willing to take training as required

• 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

1.6 Working conditions

Working conditions include:

• 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

1.7 Job requirements

• Must be efficient  in Microsoft Office programs and Google Suite 

• Excellent interpersonal skills required.

• Must be able to utilize a broad range of communication skills to communicate effectively including writing, documenting, verbal

• Experience working in the helping professions is preferred

1.8 Direct supervision 

• YTC Mental Wellness Crisis Response Team Lead

Qualified applicants may email a cover letter and resume to: 

health.careers@ytcadmin.ca

DEADLINE TO SUBMIT: April 7, 2025