Mental Health Promotions Resource Worker

3 weeks ago

Thunder Bay, Canada Matawa Health Co-Operative Full time

**MENTAL HEALTH PROMOTIONS RESOURCE WORKER (YOUTH)**

**JOB DESCRIPTION**
- Must be “fully vaccinated” against COVID-19. (In Ontario, a “fully vaccinated individual” is defined as one who has received the required number of doses as outlined by Health Canada and they have received their final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 days ago.) Must provide Health Canada’s proof of vaccination (vaccine receipt or enhanced vaccine certificate)._

**PURPOSE OF THE POSITION**

Matawa First Nations established the Matawa Health Co-operative (MHC). This provincially incorporated
Co-operative consists of the nine Matawa member communities - Webequie, Neskantaga, Nibinamik,Eabametoong, Marten Falls, Aroland, Ginoogaming, Long Lake #58 and Constance Lake First Nations.

The MHC Mental Health Promotions Resource Worker (Youth) will work closely with the Director of Mental Health Services, the Mental Health Team, and Matawa Health Cooperative staff. He/she will report to the Executive Director of the Matawa Health Co-operative.

**SCOPE**

The MHC Mental Health Promotions Resource Worker will provide mental health and wellness support specifically to First Nation children and youth from the communities served by Matawa. This role will be responsible for the development, planning, and delivery of mental health and wellness-based programming and events as well as the development, distribution, and promotion of mental health and wellness-based resources and materials to Matawa members. All of this must be done so from a holistic perspective; seeking to address all areas of wellness including: physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual. Planning and development must also take into strong consideration our Indigenous culture and traditional values.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Develop, plan, and deliver mental health & wellness-based programming and/or events to Matawa children and youth who are in Thunder Bay as well as the Matawa First Nation remote communities. Flexibility with delivery and facilitation of programming is required as this may be done in person, hands-on/land-based, or online/virtually;
- Develop, distribute, and promote mental health and wellness-based resources and materials that are focused on delivering education and awareness to our Matawa children, youth, families, and caregivers on a variety of topics which may include but are not limited to: trauma, grief and loss, depression/anxiety, suicide prevention, harm-reduction, and substance misuse and addictions;
- Seek input and feedback from our Matawa communities, their leadership and front-line staff as well as their trusted Elders and Traditional Knowledge Keepers to ensure that we are offering programming, resources, and information that is responsive to the unique needs and requests of each community;
- Delivery of mental health and wellness-based presentations & workshops;
- Build and establish collaborative working relationships with Elders and Traditional Knowledge to ensure that we are incorporating their presence and input into programming content and materials;
- Work to establish an on-line presence on social media platforms that represents our Mental Health Team as well as our services;
- Maintain competency throughout ongoing mental health and wellness activities and/or programming, and act as a resource person to Matawa children and youth;
- Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team/ work collaboratively with MHC’s Mental Health Team, Youth Staff as well as MHC’s Health Promotions Educator;
- May require travel to Matawa First Nation communities, often by small aircraft;
- All other duties as deemed necessary by your immediate Lead/Supervisor.

**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES**

**Knowledge**

The incumbent must have proficient knowledge in the following areas:

- Foundational knowledge and/or background (education/experience) in Social Services/Social Work;
- Familiar with creating and facilitating programming as well as development of resources and materials;
- Experience with planning, organizing and running events;
- Familiar with privacy, confidentiality, and duty to report;
- Knowledge of community support services, both in Thunder Bay and in the Matawa communities;
- Knowledge of First Nations culture, history, community-based services, geographic realities and social conditions within remote First Nations communities;
- Cultural Competency.

**Skills**

The incumbent must demonstrate the following skills:

- Easily able to problem-solve and quickly re-route planning/establish alternate solutions as needed;
- Highly adaptable and able to work and remain calm in a fast-paced environment;
- Self-starter who is able to effectively work independently as well as part of a team;
- Strong interpersonal and communications skills (written and oral) and an ability to establish and maintain rapport effectively with clients and partners;
- Highly organized, capable to multi-task and manage time effectively;
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