Batchewana First Nation

Relief Crisis Worker

By Batchewana First Nation

Dead Line: January 19, 2022

The Crisis Worker provides help, services and support to clients that are at-risk. The work ranges from intake through care planning through release or discharge. The Crisis Worker works in collaboration with other Crisis Team members to stabilize and manage any crisis situation.
 
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
 
• Post-secondary degree in social work field or related field, or relevant education
• Two years’ work social service experience, preferably frontline with families
 
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES
 
• Knowledge of various forms of domestic violence and impacts on women/families
• Able to practice from a trauma informed approach
• Knowledge of women’s issues such as human trafficking, common health issues, etc.
• Understanding of cultural and ethnic teachings related to gender
• Awareness of men’s issues and their role in the family
• Able to maintain confidentiality especially in highly sensitive situations
• Knowledge of various community service providers to effectively service clients.
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills. Proficient advocacy skills an asset. Working environment requires an ability to prioritize needs of clients when responding due to unexpected emergencies
• Possesses consistency and the ability to follow guidelines for documentation, such as those related to daily shift end reports, client notes and files.
• Experience with life skills such as cooking and cleaning.
• Experience or willingness to learn to implement and deliver programming related to clients’ needs on a one-to-one basis or in a group setting
• Knowledgeable about the culture and the significant characteristics of the social structure and relevant human services needs of Batchewana First Nation.
• Knowledgeable of the range of both contemporary and traditional methods of intervention, support and healing that are effective in promoting community, family and individual well-being.
 
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
 
• Must provide a favourable CPIC with Vulnerable Sector
 
Based on the current COVID-19 Pandemic restrictions please forward your cover letter and resume to email:
humanresources@batchewana.ca
 

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