Description
COMPETITION # 2026-035
POSITION TYPE PERMANENT, FULL-TIME
Position Summary
Under the direction of the Director of Children and Families, the Mental Health & Wellness Worker will provide counselling and support to individuals and families who are clients of the First Nations Family Advocate Office (FNFAO). The Mental Health & Wellness Worker will provide vital support and assistance to individuals struggling with mental health challenges, helping them navigate their emotions, develop coping mechanisms, and work towards improved overall well-being.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide empathetic and non-judgmental counselling to individuals and families dealing with mental health issues, stress, or emotional challenges.
- Offer emotional support and actively listen to clients' concerns, providing validation and encouragement.
- Assist families in educating about mental health disorders, coping strategies, and available resources.
- Conduct workshops to promote mental health awareness and wellness by incorporating First Nations health and wellness strategies.
- Plan, facilitate and/or coordinate mental health-related workshops, programs and/or presentations for youth, families, and/or the community using resources and technology (topics in grief and loss, anxiety, ADHD, FASD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Pathways to First Nations health & wellness).
- Assess and respond to mental health crises with sensitivity and urgency.
- Collaborate with emergency services and other mental health professionals to ensure clients' safety during crises.
- Assist clients in accessing appropriate mental health services, therapy, and community resources.
- Support the advocacy for clients' needs within the healthcare system, social services, and educational institutions.
- Support clients to develop skills to navigate various support systems effectively.
- Maintain accurate and confidential client records, documenting sessions, progress, and interventions.
- Regularly evaluate clients' progress, adjusting plans as necessary and ensuring goals are met.
- Provide comprehensive culturally safe based care, knowledge, and support in the areas of mental wellness, addictions, Trauma, sexual abuse, and violence for adults, youth and families.
- Collaborate with supervisors and team members for case reviews and consultations.
- Establish and maintain therapeutic relationships with youth, families and/or groups experiencing mental health issues, cognitive disabilities, addiction, and/or personal/interpersonal problems.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education/Experience
- Completion of a college or university program in social work, child and youth care, psychology or other social science or health-related discipline is usually required.
- Previous work experience in a social service environment as a volunteer or in a support capacity may replace formal education requirements for some occupations in this unit group.
- Experience working with families navigating the Child and Family Services system is an asset;
- Knowledge and understanding of the Child and Family Services system, policies, laws and regulations, standards, and recent legal and regulatory developments is an asset;
- Knowledge of First Nation issues related to the child welfare and justice system, and health and social services;
- Experience working with First Nation children, youth, and families;
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Experience facilitating workshops.
- Demonstrated problem-solving and organizational skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Knowledge of management, organizational and planning principles.
- Ability to follow office procedures and practices.
- Knowledge of First Nation culture, history, and issues.
- Able to work flexible hours and travel upon request.
- Must have a valid Class 5 driver’s license and a reliable vehicle.
- Must have a current satisfactory Criminal Record Check, and Clear Child Abuse Checks.
Please send a cover letter and a resume to employerrep@abcentre.org.
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