EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Regional Crisis Intervention Traditional Counsellor

DEPARTMENT: Health
COMPETITION#: 2024-008
LOCATION: Timmins or Moose Factory
TERM: Full-Time
POSTED: Wednesday January 24, 2024
CLOSING DATE: Tuesday February 06, 2024

POSITION SUMMARY

The Regional Crisis Intervention Traditional Counsellor (RCTC) shall work under the supervision of the Mental Wellness Coordinator and shall be a recognized “knowledge keeper” in the communities, Cree speaking, provide cultural teachings and traditional workshops, knowledge of the land and traditional practices, assist to deliver land-based activities, work with internal/external service providers and cultural service providers, provide cultural awareness workshops, work within schools with staff and students.

This position also requires case management, debriefing, as well as assisting communities to develop and implement coordination of initiatives between local services.

REQUIREMENTS

• Post-secondary education in Health or Social Sciences or an equivalent combination of education and related work experience
• Experience working with Mushkegowuk communities
• Ability to work independently or in a team setting
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to facilitate presentations and group workshops.
• High level team-building skills and positive and professional attitude
• Demonstrated ability to provide one-to-one and group support to clients and families.
• Demonstrated conflict management and resolution skills.
• Proven organizational, planning and time management skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and familiar with PHIPA and other applicable legislation.
• Ability to work flexible hours
• Cree Language is an asset
• Ontario Class “G” driver’s license

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM

Mushkegowuk Council offers a competitive compensation package, as well as a cohesive work environment and opportunities for development.

• Health and Dental Benefits
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Matched Pension Contributions
• Generous Vacation and Leave Entitlements

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Full vaccination against COVID-19 is mandatory for this position and operation (the Council will however adhere to its duty to accommodate those who are unable to be fully vaccinated for a reason related to a human right protected ground).

HOW TO JOIN OUR TEAM

SUBMIT RESUME AND THREE (3) RECENT WORK REFERENCES with their phone numbers and emails, quoting Competition# 2024-008 no later than 4:00 PM on Tuesday February 06, 2024 to:

• Human Resources Department
  MUSHKEGOWUK COUNCIL
  P.O. Box 370
  Moose Factory, ON P0L 1W0

Resumes can be emailed to: hr@mushkegowuk.ca or faxed to 705-658-2293

NOTE

• Mushkegowuk Council is dedicated to providing quality equitable and accessible support and advisory services to respond to and meet the social, economic, cultural, educational, spiritual, and political needs of first nations, thereby improving the quality of life of our people.
• We thank all applicants for their interest, however only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview. If you have any accessibility or special requirements, please let us know and we will do our utmost to accommodate, in accordance with applicable legislation.