Job Order Detail

Description

The Waskoosis Safe Shelter is seeking energetic motivated individuals to replenish their casual pool of Waskoosis Safe Shelter Counselors.

Position Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assess client's physical, emotional and mental needs, and determine the client's needs.
- Plan, develop, support and implement a program specific to client's needs.
- Provide clients with support, crisis and distress counseling.
- Case Management: complete and maintain client forms, records and reports, etc.
- Ensure the security and protection of the clients and their families.
- Responsible for house management during shift.
- Provide support connection to services to assist the clients to progressive planning to include school, housing, transportation within the geographic perimeter of Meadow Lake.
- Liaise with:  Social Services Department, legal, medical and police departments, First Nation Health & Social Development and Health Services teams, housing authorities and real estate companies.
- Other duties as assigned by the Director of the Waskoosis Safe Shelter.

Qualifications:
- Minimum Grade 12 with a university degree in Social Work, or other related field and/or equivalent combination of training and human services experience.    
- Judgment and Initiative:  Must be able to use judgment when interviewing clients in an abused situation, identify elements of danger and take decisive steps to protect the clients.
- Must be in good physical condition and mentally stable to deal with clients who are emotionally exhausted and upset.
- Ability to work independently; proven problem solving and good organizational skills.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Be familiar with and understand First Nation barriers/issues/culture.
- Ability to speak Cree / Dene is considered a valuable asset.

For more information, please contact Cecile Mistickokat, Director of Waskoosis Safe Shelter @ (306)236-5570 or visit the MLTC Website @ www.mltc.ca