Mental Health Cultural Liaison - Fort Chipewyan
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 Mental Health and Wellness Outreach team Supervisor, the Mental Health Cultural Liaison Worker (MHCL) will be responsible in delivering immediate mental health, wellness, and culturally appropriate outreach responses to our nation members in crisis. The worker 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. Will support a progressive team in delivering short term culturally appropriate prevention interventions, programs, and resources to our children, youth and families while developing community capacity and community champions to support the work.
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.
Other duties as required.
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
Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check.
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 Chipewyan, Alberta
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
On call
Education: Secondary School (preferred)
Experience: Mental Health and/or Crisis Response: 1 year (prefered)
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?
