Crisis Support Worker

Crisis Support Worker

Nigig Nibi Ki-win Gamik Society
Location: Pikwakanagan, Ontario
Posted: October 11th 2024
Salary: $60,000 - $67,500 per year
Description:

Join our dynamic and dedicated team as we continue to develop capacity within the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation and the greater unceded Algonquin territory. With our child well-being law, Nigig Nibi Ki-win, now fully in force, the community embraces a step in reconciliation by reclaiming jurisdiction over the safety and well-being of our children, youth and families.

We are recruiting for a Crisis Support Worker. This is a full-time position.

Summary:

The Crisis Support Worker will be responsible for responding effectively in crisis situations, while ensuring support to children, youth and families during difficult times. The role includes delivering culturally appropriate programming and working often in conjunction with other departments within Nigig Nibi Ki-win Gamik to ensure a holistic approach to well-being.

Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with emergency services to stabilize crisis issues of individuals
  • Provide intensive short-term crisis support services
  • Provide short-term follow-up and support to individuals following a crisis assessment
  • Facilitate and monitor crisis recovery plans
  • Provide linkages to longer-term resources
  • Plan, coordinate and implement individual and group programs
  • Provide opportunities for the enhancement and development of a positive cultural identity
  • Promote and advertise programs and activities
  • Complete incident reports
  • Acknowledge and implement practices based on trauma-informed care
  • Provide on-call support as required
  • Participate on relevant boards, committees and community development projects
  • Participate in developing strategic plans and annualized work plans
  • Participate and coordinates new prevention strategies and initiatives
  • Provide education and support to key stakeholders for the purpose of enhancing crisis services
  • Completes all administrative reporting requirements
  • Maintenance of client files and data files
  • Participate in ongoing training and education
Qualifications
  • Some post-secondary education in mental health or social work
  • A minimum of one year of successful experience working with children, youth and families, preferably in a First Nation setting
  • Expertise in mental health, mental illness, treatment modalities, with a willingness to participate in additional training
  • Able to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends
  • A valid class G driver’s license and access to a dependable vehicle
  • A clear criminal record check with vulnerable sector screening
  • Certification in CPR and First Aid or willingness to obtain
  • Experience with computer operations and software programs, preferably Microsoft 365 Suite
  • An understanding of intergenerational violence and trauma in indigenous communities
  • Can coordinate, plan and facilitate sessions, clinics, presentations, workshops and activities
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Can work effectively in an interdisciplinary team environment
  • Possess tact, discretion and a professional level of confidentiality
  • Possess a high degree of initiative, self-motivation, reliable and thorough
  • Excellent assessment and evaluation skills
  • Excellent organizational and critical thinking skills
Additional Information

Preference in Hiring:

Nigig promotes equal employment opportunities for all applicants. Persons who identify as indigenous will be given preference as this role serves the needs of members of Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation. Provided the candidate meets the basic requirements of the position and is deemed qualified following the interview process, preference will be given to a) the qualified indigenous person who is a member of Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation; then to, b) the qualified indigenous person; then to, c) the qualified non-indigenous candidate.

We offer:

  • Competitive salary
  • Employment benefits and pension plan
  • Paid sick, vacation and special day leave
  • 14 provincial and federal statutory holidays
Contact Information
Nigig Nibi Ki-win Gamik Society
1467 Mishomis Inamo,
Pikwakanagan, Ontario

Email: employment@nigignibi.com
Website: www.nigignibi.com
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