WHO ARE WE?
Onion Lake Family Services supports families by collaborating with our community and elders to assist our children, youth and families to thrive in a nurturing and safe environment. Onion Lake Cree Nation is a Plains Cree First Nation in Treaty Six Territory bordering the Alberta and Saskatchewan Provincial border, approximately 50 km north of Lloydminster. The Nation has approximately 585 square km of land area and a membership of approximately 6500. Onion Lake Family Services is an incorporated body that serves children and families in the community. We pride ourselves as being a leader among Indigenous communities providing services related to child welfare. We provide both Prevention and Protection services following the mandates set forth under The Child and Family Services Act of Saskatchewan. We pride ourselves as being a leader among Indigenous communities providing services related to child welfare and protection. Part of our service is also to provide Enhanced Prevention whereby we offer innovative programs and services that enrich the well-being, health and prosperity of children and families. We strive to provide program delivery to support a thriving and self-reliant future for the members of Onion Lake Cree Nation.
Job Summary
Under the supervision of the Executive Director, the Mental Health Counsellor/Therapist carries out the mandate of The Child and Family Services Act of Saskatchewan and is bound by the Social Work Code of Ethics. The Mental Health Counsellor/Therapist will be responsible for conducting individual and group counselling services for children, clients, families and staff of the Agency. The worker will plan, develop, implement and coordinate support services based on individual and group needs. The worker will prioritize high risk cases after assessing risk level from each file and provide services as determined to be necessary. S/he will respond to crisis situations and provide emergency counselling and on-going services as needed.
Location: Onion Lake Child and Family Services
Department: Protection
# of Positions: 1
Term: Permanent Position
Core Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Please note, some evenings and weekends are required
Based on these services, we are seeking an energetic, engaging and dynamic individual that can use a collaborative and creative approach to engage with First Nations children and families. We want some who takes pride in their career while making a difference in the lives of Community members.
Essential Functions:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
· Knowledge of First Nations Child and Family Services (CFS), Ministry and Social Services and Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
· Ability to make key decisions in a timely manner
· Applicable procedures, policies, regulations and legislation
· Child abuse and neglect indicators and affects
· Community services and resources and the extent to which these resources and services support band members in the community
· Indicators and dynamics of domestic violence, poverty, disabilities, family relationships, abuse and neglect and their impact on the client’s ability to effect necessary change
· Poverty and other socio economic issues and how they impact people
· Human growth and development
· Collaborative approaches to working with clients
· Range of theories and intervention strategies
· Principles and techniques of adult and child learning
· Therapeutic and treatment principles, modalities and interventions (i.e. Family centered, strength based, solution focused)
· Principles, practices, and ethics of social work
· Knowledge of First Nations History and the effects on First Nations people
· Interpersonal and problem solving skills
· Strong verbal and written communication skills
· Ability to work with various departments and government Agencies
· Ability to team build with a positive work ethic
· Ability to effectively manage time while meeting deadlines
· Be able to focus on clients while understanding the community vision, mission and values of the organization
Requirements:
· Four (4) year degree in a social science. E.g., BSW, Psychology, Sociology or equivalent
· Experience in human service with a focus in family violence, domestic violence, child and adult sexual abuse, addiction
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
· Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends as required
· Ability to speak Cree an asset
· Ability to provide a clear Criminal background check, including vulnerable sector
· Possess a valid Class 5 driver’s license and acceptable drivers’ abstract
Onion Lake Family Services offers an excellent working environment with supportive leadership and staff. We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits package and career advancement opportunities. We are an equal opportunity employer. Relocation allowance will be considered for those who need to relocate
Deadline Date: Until Filled
We thank all applicants, however, only qualified applicants with completed applications will be contacted for an interview
Interested applicants, who meet the qualifications as listed above, must submit:
1. Cover letter
2. Current resume with dates specified
3. List of three current references with phone numbers
4. Criminal record check with vulnerable sector (within 6 months)
5. Drivers Abstract (within 6 months)
Submit applications to: Tina Burton, RPR, CMP
HR Coordinator
Onion Lake Family Services
Box 29 Onion Lake, SK S0M 2E0
Email: tina.burton@olfs.ca
Fax: (306) 344-4755
Date Reposted: July 27, 2022