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Inuit Mental Health Counsellor

2 months ago

Ottawa, Canada Inuuqatigiit Centre for Inuit Children, Youth and Families Full time

_Inuuqatigiit-Centre for Inuit Children, Youth and Families is a multi service nonprofit organization serving Inuit children and youth and their families, dedicated to providing cultural, educational, and support services in a caring, respectful and collaborative environment that fosters strong and proud Inuit children and families._

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Under the supervision of the Manager of Community Initiatives and Mental Health, and the Inuit Youth Justice Coordinator, the Youth Justice Liaison Worker is responsible for supporting Inuit youth (ages 12-17) who may have mental health concerns and who have become involved in the justice system. The worker helps these young people to navigate the legal system, provides support and refers them to mental health, legal and other resources as needed and encourages them to take responsibility and make positive changes in their own lives.

**KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Support the mental health and well-being of Inuit youth (12-17 years) who are involved with or are at risk of being involved with the justice system and assist them to access required services and supports;
- Develop individual plans to address the needs of youth that include cultural and individualized supports and reflect Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit Principles (IQ);
- Facilitate access to mental health services and community supports;
- Refer and advocate for Inuit youth to access appropriate mental health, social, education, employment, medical and other resources to enable them to address underlying problems and follow-up on these referrals;
- Provide supportive counselling as a bridge into mental health services whenever possible;
- Provide mental health case management and outreach services;
- Provide Inuit youth with appropriate referral and links to legal resources, diversion programs and information on their rights and responsibilities;
- Promote alternative justice processes when possible and applicable;
- Provide support for court appearances or other justice-related meetings;
- Support youth access to cultural programs and Elders based on client’s individual plan of care;
- Work collaboratively with justice partners and provide cultural awareness and information to improve the capacity of the justice system to work with Inuit youth;
- Maintain confidentiality of client are as required;
- Maintain accurate documentation of client files in electronic records system;
- Record statistics and program data for reporting purposes;
- Engage in a multi-disciplinary approach such as case conferencing to address client needs and refer clients to other agencies as necessary;
- Represent Inuuqatigiit Centre in a professional fashion and maintain positive working relations with co-workers, the community and other service providers.
- Provide written reports as needed to agencies, courts and police, community programs and collaterals;
- Advise supervisor of any issues arising;
- Adhere to and promote the program mandate

**ACCOUNTABILITY**
- Accountable to support participants as required and for the effective and efficient delivery of services in keeping with funding agreements.

**WORKING RELATIONSHIPS**
- Develop and deepen program partnerships with agencies in the areas of education, child welfare, mental health, youth justice system;
- Develop positive relationships with youth and parents involved in the justice system; and
- Demonstrate courteous rapport with youth, staff, and guests at Inuuqatigiit Centre.

**WORKING CONDITIONS**
- Work regular and consistent weekly hours of work..
- Additional hours on occasion to meet deadlines and to ensure delivery of high-quality programs and services.

**KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS**
- Fluency in Inuktitut an asset;
- Knowledge of Inuit history; the impacts of colonization and intergenerational trauma;
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing in English;
- Knowledge of the needs of Inuit youth and families;
- Strong knowledge of community agencies and resources;
- Experience with program development and implementation
- Ability to operate computer systems and relevant software;
- Strong organizational, program planning, evaluation, and problem-solving skills;
- Ability to respond effectively in crisis situations;
- Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative staff team environment;
- Enthusiasm, flexibility, dedication and commitment to children, youth, and families.

**QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS**
- Inuit descent preferred;
- Post-secondary degree or diploma preferred related to criminal justice, mental health, or social work / or/ a minimum of four years of related work experience
- Experience working with youth in conflict with the law;
- Experience providing support to youth with complex mental health needs including FASD, PTSD, suicidal ideation, substance abuse and concurrent disorders;
- Experience providing case management services to children, youth and families;
- Written and spoken fluency in Inuktitut an asset;
- Abili