Community Crisis Response Specialist

Mi'kmaw Native Friendship Centre; Windsor; Presencial; CAD 37.000 - 44.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre in Windsor, NS, is hiring a Casual Community Responder to provide crisis intervention, de-escalation, and follow-up support to individuals facing mental health, substance use, poverty, and housing crises. The role requires collaboration with community partners and adaptable responses across diverse needs.

Responsibilities include crisis response by phone, online, and in person; transportation to shelters; safety planning; and documenting interactions under OCAP

Formación

• Crisis intervention and de-escalation strategies.
• Suicide risk assessment and intervention.
• Harm reduction approach when supporting individuals.
• Ability to work with diverse communities including Indigenous, Black, 2SLGBTQIA+ and neurodiverse groups.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to lift 20 lbs.
• Background checks required (Vulnerable Sector, Child Abuse Registrar).

Responsabilidades

• Provide crisis intervention by telephone, web-based and in-person.
• Offer transportation support to shelters or community services.
• De-escalate and manage crisis situations; request Emergency Services when needed.
• Provide suicide intervention if required.
• Follow up with clients, including wellness checks and referrals.
• Collaborate with clients to identify goals.
• Work with colleagues and leadership in a team setting.
• Document client interactions per OCAP and POSSE policies.
• Participate in meetings and trainings.
• Travel across rural service geographies.

Conocimientos

Crisis intervention

De-escalation

Suicide risk assessment

Harm reduction

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Communication

Driver's license

Descripción del empleo

Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre in Windsor, NS, is hiring a Casual Community Responder to provide crisis intervention, de-escalation, and follow-up support to individuals facing mental health, substance use, poverty, and housing crises. The role requires collaboration with community partners and adaptable responses across diverse needs.

Responsibilities include crisis response by phone, online, and in person; transportation to shelters; safety planning; and documenting interactions under OCAP