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POSITION AUTHORITY
- Responsible for crisis intervention in a full range of human & social problems
- Follow-up & Support services: Piwapan Women's Centre (past/present clients) and community members facing family violence
- Reports to Executive Director
CONFIDENTIALITY
- Shall maintain confidentiality regarding staff, residents, Board, and business matters
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 records, reports, & forms
- Attend scheduled staff meetings
- Development of program materials 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
Success Factors:
- Good interpersonal/communication skills with clients and other service agencies
- Ability to make quick assessments of crisis situations and to implement intervention plans
- Must be able to cope with stress
- Must 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 vulnerable sector check
- Must be able to do written and statistical reports
- Must be willing to carry a cell phone
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
Essential Skills
- Computer use
Transportation/Travel Information
- Valid driver's licence
Target Groups or Clients
- Female
- Families
- Children