CARCROSS/TAGISH FIRST NATION
MISSION STATEMENT
The Carcross/Tagish First Nation is mandated to protect the environment, health and wellness, education and aboriginal rights of our citizens; to continue to preserve and protect our culture, traditions, and languages; to protect and develop our natural resources and strengthen our economy and the Carcross/Tagish First Nation government for our future generations.
JOB SUMMARY
Reporting to the Senior Manager of Health and Wellness, the Outreach Worker provides outreach support and support services to C/TFN Citizens in difficult or trying situations involving health issues, child and family matters, justice issues, addictions and/or other social issues.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Establishing and maintaining positive connections with clients
- Helping clients to obtain and interpret information regarding a variety of health and social issues
- Making referrals to appropriate resources, programs and services including assisting with application and preparation for addiction treatment
- Providing crisis support and intervention as needed;
- Providing advocacy and support as needed for clients dealing with other C/TFN departments, government agencies, RCMP and other applicable agencies
- Providing support for pre-treatment and after-care as needed
- Attending and fully participating in staff meetings
- Documenting client contact and pertinent information in case files and maintaining statistical records as required
- Sharing information and collaborating with team members regarding client work
- Participating in case management and consultation meetings with outside agencies in accordance with our confidentiality and release of information policies
- Assisting with departmental work-plans and budgets
- Managing and maintaining comprehensive client files and records all interactions in case management system (such as ShareVision), that are compliant with all current legislation and policy
- Positively and professionally represents the Health and Wellness Department, and C/TFN with colleagues, citizens and community. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships
- Demonstrates a commitment to personal growth and development to remain current and stay abreast of developments and opportunities and to exchange information
- Assists with reporting obligations related to program funding
- Participating in priority planning meetings.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
- Post-secondary coursework in Social Programs, Counseling, Mental Health, Psychology, Social Sciences, Sociology or equivalent
- Knowledge of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and other mental disorders and ability to help educate others on the topic
DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & SUITABILITY
- Experience in assessing and dealing with high risk situations
- Knowledge of C/TFN Family Act, Book 1 & 2
- Good knowledge of the communities of Carcross, Tagish, Squanga and Whitehorse
- Ability to work effectively as an integral part of a team and foster a team approach to service delivery
- Ability to establish good working relationships with C/TFN staff, citizens, Executive Council and Management Board
- Well-developed oral and written communication including presentations, briefings and reporting
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability to motivate and provide leadership, guidance and advise to participants and others
- Ability to work with minimum supervision
- Ability to coordinate or facilitate mini-workshops
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We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. However, preference will be given to C/TFN Citizens, associate members and indigenous candidates.
We thank all those who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Please Note:
- No relocation costs are associated with the position.
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APPLICATIONS/RESUMES MUST BE RECEIVED BY 11:59PM ON THE CLOSING DATE.
Apply to: [email protected]