Children's Mental Health Worker

Company: Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation

THE MISSISSAUGAS OF THE CREDIT FIRST NATION

is accepting applications for the permanent full-time position of

“CHILDREN’S MENTAL HEALTH WORKER”

Closing Date: open until filled

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for providing support to the community by identifying individuals who are in a high-risk situation or expressing early signs and symptoms, providing individual/group counselling and service planning for children/youth up to 18 years of age, and assisting with the general unit administration.

Mandatory Requirements/Educational Qualifications

• University degree in Social Work, a member in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers and five (5) years counseling experience working in Children’s Mental Health OR
• University degree in Psychology with five (5) years counseling experience working in Children’s Mental Health
• A member in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers, or College of Psychotherapists.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Assets

• Working knowledge of the Child, Youth and Family Services Act
• Be knowledgeable about Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation culture and social structure
• Be familiar with traditional approaches to helping
• Be familiar with the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation human services principles, policy and other service resources
• Have extensive knowledge of therapeutic intervention and of the range of evidence-based treatment modalities that are employed in prevention
• Solid background in computers with specific knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
• To work cooperatively with other staff and management
• Relate effectively to community members
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge of the Mental Health Act
• ASIST and Safe Talk Training

Required Knowledge and Abilities

• Class “G” Drivers licence
• Must have a satisfactory result from a Criminal Record Check including a vulnerable sector check.
• Certification in First Aid and CPR or willingness to obtain by the end of the probationary period
• Must be willing to work flexible hours, including evenings and occasional weekends
• Must have a Safe Food Handler’s Certification or be willing to obtain one

Please submit your Cover Letter, Resume, Proof of Educational Qualifications, and three (3) current

References, with two of the references being work related if possible to:

The Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation

Attention: MCFN Personnel Committee

2789 Mississauga Rd.

Hagersville, ON

N0A 1H0

Applications will also be accepted via fax at 905-768-1225 or via email to the address listed below.

A copy of the Job Description may be obtained at the Mississaugas of the Credit Band Administration Building or by email HRClerk@mncfn.ca

 Preference will be given to Indigenous applicant. Self-identification is encouraged.

Miigwech to all applicants - only those selected for an interview will be contacted.