Mental Health Support Worker

PROYART FABIEN; Rocky Bay; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution is seeking a full-time Mental Health Support Worker for a maternity leave position at Spirit Bay Elementary School. The role involves providing culturally sensitive mental health support to students, conducting assessments, and promoting mental wellness through various programs. Required qualifications include a Bachelor’s in Social Work or a related field and at least two years of relevant experience. The position demands strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to the values of the community.

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience providing mental health supports to youth.
• Experience with elementary aged students is an asset.
• Experience working in a First Nation environment is an asset.
• Strong understanding of trauma-informed care principles and practices.
• Good time management and detail orientation.
• Ability to relate to youth across ages and support growth and development.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Uphold confidentiality of student information.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one mental health guidance and support.
• Develop and deliver mental health programs.
• Maintain accurate and confidential client records.
• Promote mental health awareness and life skills.
• Develop and deliver mental health programs.
• Maintain understanding of crisis management and trauma impact.
• Develop wellness plans with service providers and parents.
• Monitor effectiveness of plans and adjust as needed.
• Provide tools and resources to students for mental health situations.
• Engage with external/community staff for planning events supporting student well-being.
• Utilize crisis management techniques for acute crises.
• Provide students and families with mental health resources.
• Maintain accurate confidential records and notes.
• Prepare reports on demographics, health status, and program statistics.
• Support funding proposals for mental health and wellness programs.

Skills

Understanding of behavioral, emotional, and mental health problems

Evidence-based counselling support

Patience and empathy

Trauma-informed care

Time management skills

Independent work

Confidentiality requirements

Driving and travel comfort

Speaking Ojibway

Education

Bachelor of Social Work, Psychology or related human service

Certification in First Aid

Job description

Position Safety And Security Requirements

• Not applicable
• Safety Sensitive Position
• Criminal Record Check
• Credit Check
• Vulnerable Sector Check
• Other

BZA EDUCATION is seeking Mental Health Support Worker (Maternity Leave) at Spirit Bay Elementary School.

Position Title: Mental Health Support Worker

Type: Full-Time

Department: Elementary

Supervisor: Director of Education

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Offer culturally and age sensitive mental health supports, respecting the traditions and values of Biinjitiwaabik Zaaging Anishinaabek (BZA).
• Provide one-on-one mental health guidance and support to students experiencing mental health crises or concerns.
• Complete assessments to determine risks and strengths for children.
• Promote mental health awareness, prevention strategies, and life skills to students.
• Develop and deliver mental health related programs.
• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of crisis management and the impact of recent or historical trauma on mental health.
• Develop wellness plans in consultation with other service providers and parents.
• Monitor the effectiveness of plans and adjust where necessary.
• Provide students with tools, resources, and supports to navigate mental health situations.
• Engage with external and community staff to participate in the planning of community events that support the overall well-being of students and their families.
• Utilize crisis management techniques to support acute crises.
• Provide students and families with mental health resources and supports.
• Maintain accurate and confidential client records and notes.
• Prepare reports related to demographics, health status, and program statistics and information.
• Support the development of funding proposals for mental health and wellness related programs and activities and support required reporting.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong understanding of major behavioural, emotional, and mental health problems and disorders experienced by Indigenous students and their families.
• Ability to provide evidence-based counselling support services.
• Demonstrate levels of patience and empathy to all students.
• Strong understanding of principles and practices related to providing trauma-informed care.
• Good time management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and pay attention to detail.
• Ability to relate to youth of multiple ages and support their growth and development.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to uphold confidentiality requirements related to student information.
• Ability and comfortability to drive and travel in various weather conditions.
• Ability to speak Ojibway is an asset.

Experience

• At least two (2) years of work experience providing mental health supports to youth is required.
• Demonstrated experience providing mental health support to elementary aged students is an asset.
• Experience working in a First Nation environment is an asset.

Education

• Bachelor of Social Work, Psychology or related human service is required.
• Certification in First Aid is required.

Other Requirements

• Follow all Biinjitiwaabik Zaaging Anishinaabek (BZA) policies and procedures and display a commitment to the values and culture of the Biinjitiwaabik Zaaging Anishinaabek (BZA)
• Understand and follow all human resources policies through respectful behaviours and actions aligned with the culture and values of Biinjitiwaabik Zaaging Anishinaabek (BZA).
• Awareness of recent, historical, and intergenerational trauma that Indigenous children and their families may have experienced. Including the psychological, neurological, physiological, social, and spiritual impact of trauma.
• Uphold the reputation of Biinjitiwaabik Zaaging Anishinaabek (BZA) through individual actions and behaviours.
• Follow workplace expectations including attendance and assigned work activities.
• Ability to successfully and periodically undergo an appropriate criminal and vulnerable sector check is required.

Please forward your resume to Kayla Thompson at [e-mail]