The suitable candidate will be able to perform the following duties:
• Conduct comprehensive assessment of referrals for participants treatment, triage referrals based on treatment appropriateness, and communicate effectively with referral agents and participants.
• Conduct pre-screening of all referrals, establish a waitlist, complete initial intakes, provide referrals as necessary and thorough assessment of participants.
• Provide consultation services to other agencies and community groups on treatment-related questions for the Woodland Wellness Centre.
• Develop intake packages for referral agents and participants, ensuring all necessary information is provided prior to intake dates.
• Utilize traditional practices to address mental health and addiction issues, and improve overall wellbeing of participants.
• Provide follow-up letters to referral agencies for participants upon treatment completion.
• Generate month-end reports and annual reports as required to track and evaluate intake processes and outcomes.
• Maintain collaborative relationships with healthcare professionals, service providers, Provincial health representatives of Aboriginal organizations, and referral agents to assess community health needs.
• Participate in regular meetings and maintain communication with WWC staff to share information on community needs, program changes and resource utilization.
• Maintain professional confidentiality within the limits of legal and child welfare reporting requirements and maintain liaison with Band Administration, community and other related agencies.
• Perform any other task as assigned by the P & R Manager /Director.
The suitable candidate will possess the following qualifications:
• High School Diploma plus one to two years college certificate (30 Credit Hours) and/or Diploma in Social Work or other health related field (60 Credit Hours)
• Administration assistant plus 2 years of experience in working with the public.
• 2 years of experience in providing intake and assessment are preferred.
• Combination of qualification and experience shall be considered.
• Training/Knowledge of Trauma-informed care approaches is preferred.
• Knowledge of SASSI, MAST and DAST screenings would be an asset.
• Ability to travel to outlying LLRIB communities, must have a valid Class 5 Driver's License.
• Experience working with First Nations communities would be an asset.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Ability to speak woodland Cree would be an asset.
• Must provide a satisfactory & recent; Criminal & Vulnerable Sector Check, SGI Driver's Abstract.