QUALIFICATIONS

• Abstainer with at least two years continuous sobriety is a requirement by organizational policy.
• Medical – Physical Assessment form – fit for duty must be completed prior to employment.
• Knowledge and understanding of First Nations culture, values and spirituality and community dynamics- a Lived and Living Experience as an Indigenous person is an asset.
• A registered member of a First Nation (as per section 16(1) of the Human Rights Act) is preferred.

Education & Certification

• Registered Social Worker (RSW) or bachelor’s degree in social work (BSW) /Masters of Social Work (MSW) from an accredited school, with a minimum of three (3) years of recent, related experience in mental health or healthcare settings.
• Current full registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers.
• Experience in direct service, community-based healthcare, and working with Indigenous people.
• Lived experience would be considered a tremendous asset.
• Three years of recent experience in counseling for addictions, mental health, family conflict, and social barriers, or equivalent education and training.
• Knowledge and experience in Child Welfare Services, with the ability to communicate relevant policies and practices to community members and leadership.
• Current Vulnerable Persons Sector Check.
• Local travel may require the use of a personal vehicle.
• Current valid Ontario driver’s license and willingness to submit a driver’s abstract.

Experience

• Familiarity with traditional Indigenous healing practices, customs, values, and traditions.
• Comprehensive knowledge of case management and client/family-oriented care models for health/mental health needs.
• Ability to apply systems theory in Social Work assessment and intervention.
• Conduct meaningful assessments.
• Knowledge of various therapeutic models which blend with indigenous forms of delivery.
• Knowledge of Indigenous resources
• Awareness of and adherence to professional ethics, with the ability to resolve ethical dilemmas.
• Maintain strong working relationships with allied professionals, community leaders, knowledge keepers, and Elders.
• Strong mediation, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills for emergency situations.
• Advanced oral and written communication skills in English to connect with healthcare professionals and community organizations.
• Ability to analyze, make independent decisions, think critically, and innovate strategies or intervention techniques to meet individual client needs.
• Effective advocacy for marginalized populations.
• Provide leadership and work direction.
• Ability to teach, coach, and facilitate clients and families.
• Develop and implement project action plans to achieve objectives.
• Proficient in computers including Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe and case noting software.

Other (Including physical and mental requirements)

• Must be able to sit at a computer workstation and conduct sessions for long time periods.
• High organizational ability and the ability to recall details and provide case notes on an ongoing basis.
• Be comfortable performing multi-faceted projects in conjunction with day-to-day activities.
• Speak clearly and hear.
• Be able to endure the weather.
• Conduct traditional Indigenous services and be enthusiastic about Indigenous spirituality and worldviews- ways of being, knowing and doing.

Other Considerations

Nimkee Nupigawagan Healing Centre focuses on Indigenous traditional healing modalities. Employees are expected to be involved in traditional ceremonial and cultural activities to support our participants healing.

Employees must be able to participate in ceremonies including smudging, sweat lodge, heal circles, and other ceremonies as a condition of employment.

ACCESSIBILITY AND ACCOMMODATIONS

If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or a medical need, please reach out to the employer for arrangements.