Company: Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation
The MISSISSAUGAS OF THE CREDIT FIRST NATION
is accepting applications for the short-term contract position of
School Mental Health Worker
Closing Date: open until filled
Job Summary:
Under the direction of the Supervisor of Mental Health, the School Mental Health Worker is responsible for providing support to the students and staff of Lloyd S. King Elementary School and the Mississauga of the Credit First Nation (MCFN) students of Hagersville Secondary School.
Education and Experience
- Masters or Bachelors degree in Social Work
- Or Masters or Bachelors degree in Psychology
- Diploma in Social Work or Child and Youth Worker with 2 years of counselling experience
- Registered Social Worker in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers/Social Service Workers or eligible to be registered
- Registered Child and Youth Worker in good standing with the Ontario Association of Child and youth Care or eligible to be registered
Knowledge
- Working knowledge of the Child and Family Services Act
- Be knowledgeable about MCFN culture and social structure
- Be familiar with traditional approaches to helping
- Be familiar with MCFN 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
Skills/Abilities
- To work cooperatively with other staff and management
- Relate effectively to community members
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
Other Requirements
- 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
Assets
- Experience working with children in an educational/School setting
- Knowledge of elementary education
Please submit your cover letter, resume, proof of educational qualifications and three current references to:
The Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation
Attention: Personnel Committee
2789 Mississauga Road
Hagersville, ON
N0A 1H0
Applications will also be accepted by fax at 905-768-1225 or via email listed below.
A detailed job description is available at the MCFN Admin Building or by email at HRClerk@mncfn.ca
Preference will be given to Indigenous applicant. Self-identification is encouraged.
Miigwech to all who apply, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.