Employment Opportunity

Internal/External

POSITION:Mental Health Promoter/Trainer

Mental Health & Addictions

RESPONSIBLE TO:Manager –Support Services

Summary of Duties:

Training Coordination/Capacity Building

Training may be provided on culturally safe care, trauma-informed care and bicultural models of healing and wellness;

Develop networks and partnerships with community resources with regard to mental health and addictions;

Collaborate with other agencies and institutions to assess mental healthcare community training needs;

Develop an annual training plan;

Develop and facilitate accredited training;

Develop and provide ‘train the trainer’ modules to ensure sustainability.

Health Promotion/Prevention

Provide training targeting community membership broadly, including, youth, and families, the elderly, women and children as well as other service organizations, provincial/territorial organizations, and government agencies;

Develop and/or provide education for community members at risk and their families in collaboration with community workers on issues such as self-care, healthy lifestyles, assertiveness training, and anger management;

Engage in outreach to schools and other community organizations as needed to support culturally safe care.

Qualifications:

Ability to work independently and in a team setting;

Excellent skills in the following areas: computer, organization, networking, interpersonal, presentation and communication (written & oral);

Experience working with and knowledge of Indian Residential School survivors;

Knowledge of the Anishinaabe culture and language and experience in working in First Nation communities;

University degree or college diploma from a recognized post secondary institution (Psychology or social work)

Several years of presentation/public speaking experience;

Valid driver’s license and vehicle;

Willing to travel (when required) to all Treaty #3 First Nation communities;

Current satisfactory criminal reference check with vulnerable sector search;

Please forward resume cover letter and 3 references by Friday, February 9, 2018at 4:30 p.m. to:

Allyson Rheault, MHA Director

Kenora Chiefs Advisory

PO Box 349 –240 Veterans Drive

Kenora ON, P9N 3X4

Fax: 807-467-2656

We thank all that apply, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.