SAGKEENG CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES (SCFS) is looking for a FULL-TIME MENTAL HEALTH INTAKE SPECIALIST. This role requires empathy, understanding and patience. You will be joining a creative, initiative, and active multi-disciplinary team. You are knowledgeable of SCFS, Sagkeeng First Nation and Indigenous culture. This position reports to SCFS Biidaaziiway Gamik Unit Clinical Director. SCFS offers competitive salary and benefits

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary degree in social services (psychology, sociology, social work). Related field and experience will be considered.
• Three (3) years' recent, related experience working with children, youth and families or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge and practice in intake and screening assessments.
• Comprehensive knowledge and practice in prevention model, trauma-informed, strength-based perspective, systems theory, and attachment theory.
• Knowledgeable in cognitive behavioural models, therapeutic/treatment modalities, and crisis response.
• Experience in motivational interviewing, treatment planning and assessment completion.

Skills and Abilities:

• Understanding of Manitoba's health and social welfare system.
• Exceptional verbal and written skills.
• Experience in completing assessment tools.
• Exceptional computer skills including excel.
• Exceptional verbal and written skills.
• Strong ability in data collection, data analysis and client management database.
• Ability to manage time to work effectively and independently.
• Strong conflict-resolution skills.
• Flexible and creative problem-solver.
• Self-directed and independent.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a wide range of individuals/groups.
• Willingness to adapt to new techniques and best practices.
• Strong team work ethic.
• Ability to work flexible hours to meet productivity goals.

This position is subject to a Criminal Record Check, including Vulnerable Sector Search, an Adult Abuse Registry Check, and a Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred.