Cultural Liaison

Athabasca Tribal Council

Athabasca Tribal Council serves five First Nations communities by providing innovative programs and services that enrich the well-being, health, and prosperity of children and families. ATC is committed to ensuring the protection of Indigenous rights, Treaty Rights, and Traditional Territories. In collaboration with our various departments and five Nations, we provide multi-service delivery to support a thriving, healthy, and self-reliant future for Cree and Dene people.

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Wellness Outreach team Supervisor, the Cultural Liaison Worker (CL) will be responsible for delivering immediate mental health, wellness, and culturally appropriate outreach responses to nation members in crisis. The Cultural Liaison will conduct risk and safety assessments specific to mental health, conduct mental check-ins, offer support and assist in developing after-care plans for members accessing services. Supports a progressive team in delivering short term culturally appropriate prevention interventions, programs, and resources to children, youth and families while developing community capacity and community champions.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide short term individualized intervention and support which will include telephone, virtual, and mobile outreach visits to members.
• Maintain client confidentiality in accordance with various legislations.
• Develop connections in community with elders, knowledge keepers, and community helpers to mobilize in times of crisis.
• Co-develop culturally appropriate interventions based on community traditions.
• Guide team members through cultural practices, ceremonies, and traditions during crisis response.
• Provide crisis intervention, support, and resource referrals to members.
• Complete all documentation according to standards established by the organization and applicable legislation.
• Complete Field Level Risk Assessments (FLRA) before deployment.
• Conduct wellness status checks and co-create intervention methods with members based on the medicine wheel teachings within the community.
• 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 member treatment plans.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned to support organizational objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Completion of post-secondary education in the Human Services/ Health Sciences/ Psychology or related field is an asset.
• A minimum of 1 year experience in a similar role. An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.
• Familiar with land-based teaching and local medicines.
• Lived experience can be considered an asset.
• Facilitation skills will be considered an asset.
• 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.
• Psychological/ Mental Health first aid would be considered an asset.

REQUIREMENTS

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

BENEFITS

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

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• On call

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

Willingness to travel: 50% (preferred)

Application question(s):

• We encourage applicants to self-identify to support our efforts to broaden the diversity of applications; however, responses are voluntary and are not necessary to have your application considered by ATC. For the purposes of employment equity, an Indigenous person is someone who identifies as First Nation, Inuit, or Métis. Based on this definition, are you an Indigenous person?
• We encourage applicants to self-identify to support our efforts to broaden the diversity of applications; however, responses are voluntary and are not necessary to have your application considered by ATC. For the purpose of employment equity, members of visible minorities mean persons, other than Indigenous peoples, who are non-Caucasian in race or non-white in colour. Based on this definition, are you a member of a visible minority?

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