Health and Cultural Support Worker

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides health and cultural support services to Indian Day School (IDS) survivors and their family members
• Conducts community outreach to inform community members about available support services offered locally
• Provides workshops and support groups locally for IDS survivors and their family members
• Upon request, assists clients seeking mental health counselling services to access registered providers either through the First Nations and Inuit Health Branch (NIHB/Indian Residential Schools – Resolution Health program) or direct referral to a registered mental health provider
• Works with partners to inform IDS survivors and their family members about other support services (e.g., victim support services), including eligibility criteria, and where possible, helps clients access services
• Provides services in the areas of crisis intervention, post traumatic stress, conflict resolution, vicarious trauma and teachings on self care for IDS survivors and their family members
• Maintains accurate and confidential client records.
• Travel extensively to KO First Nations communities, often by small aircraft.

ACCOUNTABILITY

• This position reports to the KO Mental Health Coordinator.

COMPETENCIES AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree or training, and experience working in mental health related fields.
• Knowledge and understanding of indigenous culture and values in a regional context.
• Excelled leadership, management, motivation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to speak one of the KO local dialects is an asset.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral).
• Must be willing to provide a police criminal background check.
• Able to work effectively with others and to work independently.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Perform other duties as assigned.