The Watson Lake Mental Wellness Substance Use community hub is looking for an energetic and creative child and youth focused Support Worker to join our team! As a Support Worker you will work alongside the Child, Youth and Family Clinical Counsellor to deliver integrated support services to children and youth in Watson Lake and surrounding communities. These services may include; individual support, life skills and mental wellness groups, and outreach support that focuses on bridging relationships between children, youth and their families, community and culture. You and the Child and Youth Counsellor will work closely with Liard First Nation and other community agencies in the planning, provision and coordination of these services; collaboration between children youth and families and local initiatives is paramount.
Essential Qualifications
Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the following qualifications – specifically – how your work experiences and related duties align with the essential qualifications shown below. Note that selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume.
Diploma in mental health/addictions, community service worker or related field
Recent experience providing services to clients who need support with activities of daily living due to mental health/addiction-related concerns
Experience completing assessments, planning and implementing support plans
Experience working in/with First Nation Communities in remote settings and on-the-land practices will be considered an asset.
Candidates who have education, training, and/or experience equivalent to the essential qualifications listed above may be equally considered.
Desired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability
Candidates should have and maybe assessed on:
Self-awareness with an ability to build and maintain effective relationships through collaboration and consultation
Strong communication, case management, crisis intervention skills and assessment skills
Enthusiastic, highly motivated, with an ability to produce effective results
Ability to work autonomously as well as within a multi-disciplinary team environment
An innovative approach to problem-solving with a commitment to providing quality client service
Ability to take a broad-based, strategic approach to plan and deliver services
Additional Information:
Conditions of Employment: Vulnerable Sector RCMP Security clearance, WHMIS 2015, Standard First Aid (within 6 months of the position start date), and Valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence.
Job Requirements: This position needs to work in a variety of work locations and is occasionally exposed to unsanitary/infectious home conditions. Occasionally exposed to clients who are aggressive due to their illness and/or substance abuse. During the winter there is exposure to extreme weather and road conditions. Expected to work in Watson Lake and possibly other locations. Travel for work is required of the position.
For more information about this position, please contact Kristy Petovello (Clinical Supervisor) at [email protected]
Please do not email resumes to the email addresses above; resumes may only be accepted through E-recruitment, found here. Please create an account to upload your resume.
Eligibility List
12 months
Post Date
9 March 2022
Close Date
22 March 2022
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