Elders Support Responder

5 months ago


Fort McMurray, Canada Athabasca Tribal Council Full time

**Location**: Multiple Locations (3), Alberta

**Term**: Permanent, Full-time

**Job Summary**:
**Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Provide short term individualized intervention and support which will include telephone and mobile outreach visits to members.
- Maintain client confidentiality in accordance with various legislations.
- Screen all calls for severity and follow risk assessment protocol.
- Provide crisis intervention, support, and resource referrals.
- Complete all documentation according to standards established by the or organization and legislation.
- Conduct mental health status, suicide assessment and intervention methods.
- Determine appropriate wellness support course of action for the client situation.
- Prioritize and delegate when faced with multiple demands.
- Establish positive relationships with other team members, supervisors, and community professionals and agencies in order to develop and implement client treatment plans.
- Other duties as required.

**Qualifications and Skills**:

- 1-3 years direct experience working within Mental Health and/or Crisis Response strategies.
- Completion of post-secondary education in the Human Services/ Health Sciences/ Psychology or related field.
- Experience working in high stress environments.
- Experience in leading a team or in a coordinator role would be an asset.
- Knowledge of Cree and/or Dene language is considered an asset.
- Experience working with Indigenous communities is considered an asset.
- Trauma informed training considered an asset.
- Knowledge of local Indigenous cultures, ceremonies, and traditions is an asset.
- De-escalation skills are considered an asset.
- Mental Health First Aid an asset.

**Requirements**:

- Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check.
- Child Intervention Record Check.
- Class 5 License with a clear Drivers abstract.
- Provide after-hours and/or on call response is required.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work.
- Problem-solving and conflict resolution abilities.
- Strong organizational and planning skills.
- Active listening and reflection skills are required.
- Demonstrates active self care practices and awareness.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- On call

Application question(s):
**Education**:

- Secondary School (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Mental Health and/or Crisis Response: 1 year (preferred)

Willingness to travel:

- 50% (preferred)

Work Location: In person



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