Field Crisis Response Specialist - Indigenous Communities

Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc.; Thompson; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc. (MKO) seeks a MCRT Member to provide rapid crisis intervention and trauma-informed support across remote First Nations communities in Manitoba, aligning with Indigenous culture and values.

The role requires traveling on short notice, building relationships with Elders and knowledge keepers, and developing safety plans to stabilize crises while respecting confidentiality and PHIA guidelines.

Qualifications

• First Nations traditional healing practices as a traditional elder or spiritual leader.
• 5 years experience working in a crisis response environment.
• A willingness to travel.
• Working knowledge of Internet, E-mail and other business-related computer software such as data-base experience.
• Have or willing to complete Critical Incident Debriefing, Suicide Risk Assessment, ICBOC (Indigenous Certification Board of Canada), Mental Health First Aid, and MKO Crisis Training.

Responsibilities

• Travel to remote/isolated First Nations communities throughout Manitoba, usually at very short notice.
• Commit to the continuous learning of community social needs, impacts and changes.
• Provide rapid crisis intervention and support in the priority area of suicide and homicide but also mental health, trauma, and care for survivors of death related crises.
• Quick to respond to assess the level of risk and immediate needs and then provide a safety plan to stabilize crisis.
• Deployment assignments will be received by the Intake Coordinators, MCRT Members are required to complete their Deployment Plan with expedience.
• Develop Deployment Plans. Secure Deployment Plan information: crisis details, community contact, accommodations, special requirements.

Job description

Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc. (MKO) seeks a MCRT Member to provide rapid crisis intervention and trauma-informed support across remote First Nations communities in Manitoba, aligning with Indigenous culture and values.

The role requires traveling on short notice, building relationships with Elders and knowledge keepers, and developing safety plans to stabilize crises while respecting confidentiality and PHIA guidelines.