1230: CLASSROOM CLINICAL ASSISTANT

Anishinabek Employment & Training Services; Ontario; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated professional to join their team in providing culturally relevant mental health services to Anishinabek students. This role is crucial in supporting students facing challenges in their academic environment by focusing on their strengths and individual needs. As part of a collaborative approach, you will work closely with families to enhance protective factors, ensuring a holistic support system. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and youth, and possess the necessary qualifications and experience, this opportunity offers a rewarding career path in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 3 years experience with Anishinabek children/youth/families required.
• Satisfactory Criminal Records Search is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide culturally informed mental health services to students.
• Support families to reduce risk factors and increase protective factors.

Skills

Culturally relevant mental health services

Clinical interventions

Flexible working hours

Crisis intervention training

Education

Bachelor Degree in Indigenous Learning

Bachelor Degree in Social Work

Bachelor Degree in Psychology

Tools

Standard First Aid/CPR Certificate

Class 'G' Driver's License

Job description

Intensive Treatment Services–School-Based is a partnership with Thunder Bay Catholic District School Board (TBCDSB). The program provides culturally relevant Children’s Mental Health services and supports for Anishinabek students who are experiencing difficulty functioning in their home school environment due to cross-cultural, social, emotional and/or trauma related needs. The goal of the program is to increase students’ strengths and decrease areas of need through a culturally informed approach. Students receive academic instruction with a focus on language and math while in the program. The program aims to provide students with individualized goals to support stabilization and successful reintegration back to their home school. An emphasis will be placed on transference of skills learned. The program also offers supports to students’ families concurrently to reduce risk factors and increase protective factors for both the school and home environment.

Employment Type: Full Time

Job Occupation Type: Social and community service workers

Total Positions: 1

Wage: $25.08 To $32.73 Hourly

Hours/Week: 32.5

Closing Date / Apply By: 10/29/2024

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor Degree of Indigenous Learning, Social Work, or Psychology is required.
• Three years related experience working with Anishinabek children/youth/families; three years experience working in a school-based service or providing special education programming; three years experience providing clinical interventions in a school-based setting.
• Satisfactory Criminal Records Search.
• Must possess a valid Standard First Aid/CPR Certificate or be willing to obtain one.
• Ability to work flexible hours; work at an alternate agency site in the same role for the duration of the shift.
• Must possess a Class “G” Driver’s License and have access to a personal vehicle.
• Must complete a medical and receive the required immunizations as recommended by the local Medical Officer of Health.
• Must participate in cultural, social, recreational program activities.
• Must participate in and qualify for certification in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Training provided by the agency.