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Responsible for crisis intervention in a full range of human and social problems
Responsible for conducting Community/Group presentations to La Ronge Area and Northern Communities off reserve
Answers directly to the Program Manager
Shall maintain confidentiality regarding staff, residents, Board and business matters at all times
Maintain professional and ethical boundaries
Working in conjunction with the Executive Director, the Program Manager and the Outreach Worker(s)initiate, develop and implement program materials that respond to the unique needs of northern Aboriginal women, with the council and/or appropriate committees.
Represent the organization in a positive manner
Participate in community awareness events
Direct Client Support Services
Provide 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, developing program material relevant to clients.Follow-up and Support services: Piwapan Womens 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
Follow up and home visits with clients, women and their families who have stayed at the Piwapan Womens Centre
Must be able to cope with stress
Must be able to be a team player
Must be able to work independently
Must be able to prioritize projects
Must be able to pass a criminal record check and child abuse record check
Must be able to do written and statistics reports
Must be willing to carry a cell phone
Must be able to do public presentations
-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 Drivers License
-Ability to speak Cree or Dene an asset
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
Transportation/Travel Information
- Vehicle supplied by employer
- Willing to travel
- Valid driver's licence
- Travel expenses paid by employer
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- First Aid Certificate
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
- Cultural Awareness Training
Additional Skills
- Administrative and office activities
Specific Skills
- Obtain information and prepare reports or case histories
- Implement life skills workshops
- Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services
- Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs
- Conduct follow-up assessments
- Develop, coordinate and implement the delivery of specific services within the community
- Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients
- Maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research
Work Setting
- Women's shelter
- Community or neighbourhood centre
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
Security and Safety
- Criminal record check (abstract)
- Child abuse registry check
Target Groups or Clients
- Female
- Families
- Children
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