Acymh Liaison Support Worker

Description:

The Kermode Friendship Society offers culturally sensitive. Under the general direction of the Kermode Friendship Society Aboriginal Child and Youth Mental Health Program Coordinator, the Aboriginal Child and Youth Mental Health Worker will provide outreach, education, advocacy and support to families affiliated with the Aboriginal Child and Youth Mental Health Program at Kermode Friendship Society.

The ACYMH Program is a prevention and early intervention program. We provide one on one and group support to Aboriginal children 0-19 years and their families to prevent and/or delay the onset of mental illness. ACYMH follows a core Aboriginal approach to balance the mental, physical, spiritual, and emotional needs of children, youth and families by promoting health and wellness in all aspects of their lives.

• Report to the Aboriginal Child and Youth Program Coordinator as their direct supervisor
• Provide direct services to children youth and families in the areas of cultural connectivity, self-esteem, parenting, stress management, problem solving, conflict resolution, effective communication, social skills enhancement and over all mental health and wellness
• Provide assertive case management services for adolescents who have or at risk of developing mental health concerns

· Encourage and engage individuals in healing practices that pertain to their perspective culture. Incorporate traditional healing practices of all nations when working within a multi-nation group setting

· Participate and partner with other service providers in the planning and delivery of prevention, early intervention, and risk reduction programs

· Provide liaison, consultative and educational service to other service providers on behalf of Aboriginal clients and their families;

• Meeting, liaise and networking with police, educational establishments, social services Youth Corrections and other agencies to address issues and promote opportunities for young people

· Assist Aboriginal families to navigate the existing health and social service network of care by linking Aboriginal children, youth, families and communities to the appropriate services in their area

· Provide information to the community about Aboriginal child and youth mental health services as well as mental health issues

· Link with the Clinicians in a case by case to identify therapeutic follow-up service

· Complete all documentation requested by the Program Coordinator accurately and in a timely manner including submitting monthly/annual reporting

· Undertake administrative tasks, verifying information and responding to queries.

· Other duties as required

Job Type: Part-time
Part-time hours: 21 per week

Salary: $26.00-$28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Kitimat, BC V8C 1A9: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Experience:

• Social Service: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person