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Description

We are seeking a highly motivated professional to fill this term position.   The successful candidate will provide clinical & administrative support to the First Nation Community Counsellors (FNCCs) in 5 Southern First Nation communities. The position involves facilitating the delivery of counselling, crisis intervention & support services to members of 5 Southern First Nations: Canoe Lake First Nation, Waterhen Lake First Nation, Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation, Ministikwin Lake First Nation, Flying Dust First Nation.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

To be part of the Northern MLTC crisis team & network with MLTC Education, MLTC CFS, SHA Hospital in Meadow Lake & Ile-a-la-Crosse Hospital
To ensure MLTC health plan 2017-2027 is addressing the Mental Health Program
To promote & deliver the Education/Prevention Mental Health Programs
To establish collaborative working relationships
To support, management & intervention services during community crises
To support & facilitate First Nations capacity building (CISM, ASSIST, VTRA, Edu-Therapy, Gnet)
To support & adhere to the MLTC Community Counselling Program's vision & principles through implementation of the MLTC Community Counseling Manual
To provide reports & annual work plans

QUALIFICATIONS:

A Bachelor of Social Work degree, strong psychology background, counseling or other related areas from a post-secondary institution of recognized standing, or equivalent education and experience will also be considered.
Five (5) years of recent mental health and addictions counseling, and experienced in coordinating community-based programs.
General knowledge on developmental issues affecting First Nations people (i.e. mental health, addictions, suicidal behavior, etc.).
Experience working with First Nations and sensitive to their culture, values, and beliefs.
Valid driver?s license and willingness to travel extensively

For more information, please contact Josette Couillonneur, Community Development Director @ (306) 236-5817.