Job Order Detail

Description

POSITION AUTHORITY:
Responsible for crisis intervention in a full range of human and social problems. Follow-up and Support services: Piwapan Women's Centre (past/present clients) and community members facing family violence. Suicide Intervention Services. Sexual Assault Crisis Services-Intervention and Referral Services. Information and Referral Services. Direct Client Support Services. Translation Services. Reports to the Executive Director.

DUTIES/CRITICAL FACTORS:
Responsible for:
- providing support and non-judgmental listening in the areas of problem solving, decision making and mediation by telephone and in person to residents, for residents and potential clients
- follow-up and home visits with clients, women and their families who have stayed at the Piwapan Women's Centre
- direct client support services
- maintain record, reports and forms
- maintain statistical information on outreach and crisis call clients
- attend scheduled staff meetings
- developing program material relevant to clients
- conducting community/group presentations to La Ronge area and northern communities when required
- mental health crisis services, suicide intervention, sexual assault crisis and referral for appropriate services
- develop quarterly newsletter for Piwapan and outreach program
- all other duties as assigned by the Executive Director

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Completed post-secondary education, preferably in the field of Social Work or Human Justice
- At least 2 or more years experience in the field of human services
- Valid Saskatchewan driver's license
- Ability to speak Cree or Dene an asset

Resumes can be sent to: execdir.piwapan@sasktel.net or fax to 306-425-3921

Closing date:  February 6, 2015 at 5:00 pm.

Only successful candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Criminal Record Check, Child Abuse Record Check must be brought to the interview.

Three references required.