Job Responsibility:

Position: Mental Health Crisis Response Worker

Term: Permanent Full-Time

Division: Health/Human Services

Salary: $27 - $34/hour - Based on qualifications

Hours: 35 hours/week, Monday - Friday, 8:30a.m. - 4:30p.m., flexible to work some evenings and weekends

Posting Date: November 20

at 4:30p.m.

JOB SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Community Wellness Coordinator, the Mental Health Crisis Response Worker develops, coordinates, and creates a collaborative and responsive crisis service for individuals in emergency situations.

This position will develop crisis response services, including de-escalation training and build capacity of Oneida Nation of the Thames employees, community groups, individuals and families to respond to critical incident/traumatic events.

This position will provide assessments, crisis intervention, counselling, suicide prevention, community education/programs, referrals, trauma-informed care, and culturally appropriate care to support individuals experiencing crisis.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related mental health discipline (deemed relevant by interview panel) from a recognized post-secondary institution;

2. Licensed or eligible to be licensed with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW);

3. Two (2) years' experience working directly with clients in a community health care setting;

4. Certificate in Crisis Intervention or willing to obtain;

5. Valid First Aid/CPR certification or willing to obtain.

MANDATORY DOCUMENTATION WITH APPLICATION:





1. Cover Letter - must address the qualifications outlined ;

2. Resume.

REQUIREMENTS PRIOR TO STARTING EMPLOYMENT:

1. The successful candidate must submit a recent (completed within 6-months) Vulnerable Sector CPIC, at own expense .

2. The successful candidate must submit a copy of applicable educational qualifications (certificates, diplomas, degrees, etc.).

We are ONLY accepting electronic copies at this time.

- Late applications will not be accepted.
- All applications will be screened according to the above qualifications, including a full and complete application as requested.
- Only those selected for interview will be contacted.
- A registered member of a First Nation as per Section 16(1) of the Human Rights Act, is preferred.
- Oneida Nation is committed to workplace diversity and provides accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout our hiring process. If you require accommodations, please contact Human Resources.

To request a full job profile, contact the Human Resources Department at View phone number on ca.edajobs.com.

Job Types: Full time, Permanent

Benefits:

- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Education:

- Bachelor's Degree (required)

Experience:

- community health care: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Mental Health Crisis Response Worker (Southwold)
🏢 Oneida Nation of the Thames
📍 Southwold