beendigen

beendigen

Relief Resident Crisis Worker

Thunder Bay, Ontario

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 20 days ago
Communication

About the role

  • These services and programs are offered within the organization's Anishinabe Health and Wellness Framework.
  • To work from a holistic perspective, utilizing the teachings of the medicine wheel and Seven Grandfather Teachings.
  • To utilize Elders for teachings, healing and guidance.

Responsibilities

  • The Relief Resident Crisis Worker is responsible for the provision of crisis intervention and support services to women and dependents living in a residential setting.
  • To maintain a case plan for each resident and follow through on the completion of their plan.
  • To work with residents to maintain a neat and sanitary environment at all times.

Requirements

  • Must have use of a working cellular device and be able to download and use work required applications.
  • Knowledge of Anishinabe culture, tradition, language and Anishinabe community.
  • Must be able to work shift work, including weekends and holidays
  • Must have First Aid Certification Level C CPR & AED

Nice to have

  • Experience working in an Indigenous organization.
  • Ability to speak Ojibway, Oji-Cree or Cree.

Skills

  • Experience in one-on-one counselling and group facilitation.
  • Extensive knowledge and experience in individual and group work and family violence issues.
  • Ability to view situations free from personal values, interests, beliefs, or judgment.
  • Ability to handle difficult situations and distance oneself from resident's problems or emotions.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Knowledge about sensitivity to cultural differences and various economic backgrounds.
  • Ability to act quickly and appropriately in situations of conflict in a direct, non-confrontational way.
  • Strong interpersonal skills.
  • Relief Resident Crisis Workers are to be cross trained for the Relief Help Line Crisis Worker position.
  • Hours of work are casual, normally 8 hours per day, in a 24/7, 365 days a year work environment with occasional overtime.
  • Working Conditions

Compensation

  • The Relief Resident Crisis Worker is responsible for the provision of crisis intervention and support services to women and dependents living in a residential setting.
  • To work from a holistic perspective, utilizing the teachings of the medicine wheel and Seven Grandfather Teachings.
  • To utilize Elders for teachings, healing and guidance.
  • To take personal responsibility to increase sensitivity, awareness and implementation of Beendigen's cultural teachings and organizational practices in both professional conduct and work-related deliverables.
  • To be prepared to work in conjunction with the philosophy and mandate of the Organization.
  • To provide a safe, nonjudgmental and empowering environment to victims of violence.

Benefits

  • To maintain all standards of health and safety for the protection of residents and staff.
  • To ensure Health and Safety compliance in the workplace by following policies, procedures and best practices and reporting any unsafe environments.

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