New job MHA Outreach Worker in Nunavut

Arctic Bay

Kinngait

Pangnirtung

10-505696 ᐃᑉᐱᐊᕐᔪᒃ/10-505698 ᐸᓐᓂᖅᑑᖅ/10-505701 ᑭᓐᖓᐃᑦ

Indeterminate

This position is included in the Nunavut Employees Union

$81,861.00

$25,453.00 per annum for Arctic Bay/$19,077.00 per annum for Pangnirtung/$20,980.00 per annum for Kinngait

No staff housing available

Friday, October 15, 2021 - 12:00am

This is a Highly Sensitive Position and a satisfactory Criminal Record Check, along with a clear Vulnerable Sector Check is required.

This employment opportunity is open to all applicants.

Reporting to the Mental Health and Addictions - Program Supervisor, the Mental Health and Addictions (MHA) Outreach Worker provides front-line mental health and addictions services and support for clients dealing with mental health illnesses, suicidal ideation, family violence, and/or addictions. The MHA Outreach Worker will deliver community-based programs and navigate services to reinforce, practice and model therapeutic techniques and treatments as part of the MHA care team.

The MHA Outreach Worker Program provides practical help and supports, advocacy, coordination, individualized support, problem solving, direct assistance, and training to help clients obtain the skills necessary to improve their mental well-being. The MHA Outreach worker will identify community needs and develop, coordinate and facilitate programs to promote successful wellness initiatives.

A strong commitment to the rights and ability of persons with mental illness to live to their fullest capacity and respect for client rights and person choices of treatment are required to be successful in this position. The incumbent must have knowledge in community mental health and addiction issues as well as the community and territorial resources that are available to clients. The incumbent must have knowledge of community demographics, culture and history, including Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit Principals and Values and be able to comfortably present information to small groups or individuals. The incumbent must have techniques of communications to organize promotional activities, deliver radio call-in shows and facilitate information sessions so it would be important for the incumbent to have ability to establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with clients, families, staff and other service providers, and the community in general. Ability to respond calmly and deal effectively with high stress and in crisis situation are required for this position. Ability to prioritize multiple demands while working as a member of a team and independently are required for this position. The incumbent must be able to establish supportive, trusting relationships with persons with mental health and/or addictions and their families. The incumbent must be willing to participate in required training.

The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this job are usually obtained through a recognized diploma in social services, mental health or a related field, along with two (2) years of experience working in mental health or a related field. A valid driver’s license is required for this position.

Equivalencies that consist of an acceptable combination of education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered.

Fluency in more than one of Nunavut’s official language is an asset. Current first aid and BCLS is an asset.

Knowledge of Inuit language, communities, culture, land and Inuit Qaujimajatugangit is an asset.

If you are interested in applying for this job, please email your cover letter and resume to [email protected]. Please include the REFERENCE # in the subject line of your email.

• The Government of Nunavut is committed to creating a more representative workforce so it can better understand and serve the needs of Nunavummiut. Priority will be given to Nunavut Inuit. Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Nunavut Priority Hiring Policy.
• Employment in some positions requires an acceptable criminal record check. Possession of a criminal record will not necessarily disqualify candidates from further consideration.
• Applicants may submit their resume in the Official Language of their choice.
• Eligibility list may be created to fill future vacancies.
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• Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.