Mental Health Worker

Timmins Economic Development Corporation; Timmins; Hybrid; CAD 49,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA) seeks a dedicated Mental Health Worker to provide holistic mental health services focused on Indigenous women and their families. The role involves counseling, program development, and community engagement, adhering to a trauma-informed approach. ONWA offers a supportive work environment with generous benefits and a commitment to Indigenous cultures.

Benefits

Generous paid vacation time

Comprehensive benefits program

Flexible scheduling for work-life balance

Remote/hybrid work available

Paid cultural/personal wellness days

Participation in a defined benefit pension plan

Qualifications

• Minimum degree in Counselling, Social Work, Mental Health or equivalent.
• 3-5 years’ experience with Indigenous populations in mental health and trauma.
• Knowledge of Indigenous culture and customs.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic mental health services to Indigenous women and families.
• Develop and deliver mental health programs.
• Advocate for Indigenous women and families.

Skills

Counseling

Cultural Awareness

Problem Solving

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

Degree in Counselling, Social Work, or Mental Health

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Make a difference in the lives of Indigenous peoples by supporting and advocating for positive change. ONWA prides itself on providing all employees with a total rewards package that is generous and supports our workforce and their family members:

• Generous paid vacation time
• Paid time off at Christmas above paid vacation time
• Additional paid stat and civic holidays
• Comprehensive benefits program including health, paramedical, dental, vision, and EAP. All premiums are covered by the employer.
• Healthcare Spending Account and Lifestyle Spending Account
• Participate in CAAT defined benefit pension plan and retire with secure lifetime retirement income
• Paid cultural/personal wellness days
  
• Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance
• Possible reimbursement on a portion of cell phone and internet expenses
  
• Remote/hybrid work offered for various positions
  

VISION:

At the Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA), we celebrate and honour the safety and healing of Indigenous Women and Girls as they take up their leadership roles in the family, community, provincially, nationally and internationally for generations to come.

SCOPE:

The Mental Health Worker will provide wholistic services that meet the needs of Indigenous women and their families through a range of services focusing on mental, physical, spiritual and emotional well-being through a cultural, trauma-informed, gender based and family centered approach.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum degree in Counselling, Social Work, Mental Health or equivalent and a registered social worker. A degree us preferred.
• 3-5 years’ experience counselling Indigenous populations in mental health, trauma and substance abuse issues including advocating and supporting Indigenous women and/or Indigenous families.
• 3-5 years experience with mental health program development and delivery.
• 3-5 years experience working with Indigenous populations in mental health and substance use issues.
• Knowledge of Indigenous culture, traditions, ceremony and connecting Community Members to cultural practices that can be used as support.
• Thorough knowledge and experience working in and with a gender based lens/perspective.
• Strong understanding of major behavioral, emotional and mental health problems and disorders of Indigenous women and their families (Including children and youth).
• In-depth understanding of psychological, social and cognitive development.
• Ability to provide evidence based counselling support services.
• Awareness of the recent, historical and intergenerational trauma that Indigenous women and their families may have experienced, including the psychological, neurological, physiological, social and spiritual impact of trauma.
• Understanding of the principles of cultural trauma-informed care and wise practices in providing trauma-informed care.
• Must be dependable, able to follow instructions, respond to management direction and be able to improve performance through management feedback.
• Capacity to solve problems and to see different perspectives.
• Ability to plan, organize and manage time effectively.
• Highly motivated individual with the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills and an ability to follow through on assigned duties independently with strict deadlines.
• Knowledge of Not-For Profit Organizations
• Proficient working knowledge of MS Office Software, internet, and general office equipment.
• Ability to travel.
• Reliable vehicle, appropriate vehicle insurance coverage and valid Ontario “G” class driver’s license.
• Current, valid vulnerable sector criminal records check. Valid 1st Aid/CPR.
• A cellular phone and internet access is required within this position.
• Must be willing and able to work a flexible working from home arrangement if required. This may include a combination of virtual remote work in your home and in office arrangements. This will be based on operational needs and will be determined by the ONWA.
• Ability to speak an Indigenous Language is considered an asset.
• ONWA is committed on implementing measures to protect its community members, staff, and other stakeholders from COVID-19. As a result, ONWA has implemented a mandatory vaccination policy. Exemptions will be made for those with a valid medical exemption; proof of the exemption will be required.

Please know, this is an existing role we are looking to fill.

The full salary range for this role is $49,500 - $60,778. ONWA conducts annual performance reviews, and employees may be eligible for salary adjustments based on performance outcomes and available funding.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

If you would like to learn more about the job, please send us an email at [e-mail].

289 5th Ave 289 5th Ave, Timmins, ON P4N 5L2, Canada

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