Mental Health Support Worker

By promoting a culture of inclusion and mutual respect, we ensure that our values of care, compassion, and commitment are reflected in every aspect of our work. If you are passionate about making a difference in healthcare and are committed to upholding these values, we encourage you to apply and join us in our journey towards a more inclusive and equitable future.
Accommodations are available upon request at any stage in the selection process.

MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT WORKER (25-0000045)

Bargaining Unit: NON-UNION Health Care Professional

Status: Full Time

Department: Indigenous Health

Site: St. Joseph's Hospital

Shifts: Days/Evenings including weekends

Annual Salary: $47,268 - $54,463

Reporting to the Clinical Manager – Indigenous Health, the Mental Health Support Worker works within the Indigenous Health Team to carry out the delivery of culturally competent and safe client-centered care. The Mental Health Support Worker will practice from an Indigenous worldview that recognizes the values, beliefs and customs while working from a wholistic lens. It is the role of the Mental Health Support Worker to provide effective and comprehensive assessments and case management for Indigenous people who are living with mental health and substance use.

Qualifications

Education/Experience:

• Minimum of a two-year Diploma in Social Services or Addictions
• Traditional knowledge acquired through direct experience with Elders and Traditional Healers

Skills/Abilities:

• Individual and group counselling skills related to addiction prevention and treatment
• Understand the importance of trauma informed practice through a cultural lens
• Knowledge of Indigenous ceremonies and traditional healing practices
• Knowledge of Indigenous history, culture and worldview
• Knowledge of community services and resources, and strong advocacy skills
• Experience utilizing harm reduction principles and strategies
• Ability to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing
• Ability to deliver presentations to a variety of audiences
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Appreciation and respect of others cultural teachings and understanding and, working within a multi-faith setting
• Ability to work collaboratively within an interprofessional team environment
• Demonstrated computer proficiency including skills with MS Office applications
• Competent within the meaning of the Occupational Health & Safety Act

Assets:

• Ability to speak Ojibwe or Oji-Cree is preferred

Condition of Employment

Ability to travel to various work locations as required and provide own transportation

• This position shall be conditional upon a satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) where indicated, to ensure the absence of relevant criminal convictions.
• Offers of employment made to external candidates are conditional upon providing proof of COVID-19 vaccination as per the SJCG Immunization Policy IMS-04-005 or proof of valid medical exemption, prior to the offered effective date. If proof of vaccination or valid medical exemption is not provided, the offer of employment is rescinded.