Youth Mental Health Navigator at Saskatoon Tribal Council

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Jun, 26

Salary

40.94

Posted On

30 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Crisis Intervention, Advocacy, Interpersonal Skills, Counseling, Cultural Competency, Data Collection, Report Writing, Confidentiality, Presentation Delivery, Suicide Risk Assessment, Harm Reduction, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint

Industry

Political Organizations

Description

There are two full-time positions available and two casual positions available in this role. Position Summary: The Youth Mental Health Navigator, under the direction of the STC Mental Health Program Manager, will be primarily responsible to lead the Mental Health Youth Initiative in our Member Nations to provide prevention, assessment, referrals, and support to children and youth. The Youth Mental Health Navigator will work collaboratively alongside our Integrated Wellness Team as well our Member Nation Staff. The Youth Mental Health Navigator will build healthy relationships with children, youth and families, as well as provide education to youth with a focus on mental wellness, such as suicide prevention, substance use, anxiety, depression, pregnancy, and homelessness. This position is placed under the Integrated Wellness Services Portfolio with a direct reporting line to Wellness. Responsibilities: * Organize Wellness Events in our Member Nations that bring the community together and promotes inclusivity, healthy coping strategies and available resources; * Being able to provide support to youth at times of crisis; * Provide students, families, and school teams with a list of services and/or referrals that are available through Saskatoon Tribal Council; * Establishes and maintains knowledge of community resources and builds strong relationships with external agencies and partners; * Be knowledgeable about services and programs available in the community to support wellness; * Support school teams with the following: * Accessing outside agencies support: Saskatoon Tribal Council programs/supports, NIHB, SHA Services; * Providing mental wellness and cultural education in the classroom; * Supporting students to connect with ceremony and cultural competencies; * Land based education activities; * Provide prevention, assessment, and support to youth and families; * Provide crisis intervention and outreach stabilization support; * Act as an advocate for the youth and families; * Collect data and complete reports; * Maintain a high level of confidentiality standards; * Demonstrate behaviours and attitudes that align with STC strategic priorities and values as a place that is judgment-free, accepting, compassionate and empathetic regardless of race, nationality or economic standing; * Perform other related duties as defined and assigned by the reporting Director or designate on an as and when required basis. Education and Experience: * Degree in Social Work or Mental Health and Additions Counselling Diploma, Mental Health and Wellness Diploma; * Two (2) years of experience working with individuals living with mental health and addictions; * Strong interpersonal, counseling, and advocacy skills; * Experience working effectively with culturally, economically, and socially diverse clients; * Familiarity with social service and health programs, services, and systems in Saskatoon; * Experience in working with clients with mental health and addiction issues; * Demonstrated ability to work independently and as an effective member of an interdisciplinary team; * Excellent English written and oral communication skills; * Experience working with individuals with mental health and addiction issues. * Knowledge of political, social, economic objectives of the Saskatoon Tribal Council and of the Dakota, Cree, and Saulteaux cultures will be considered an asset. Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities: * Ability to build healthy relationships with children, youth and families; * Knowledge of responsibilities regarding Duty to Report; * Knowledge of cultural practices and sensitivities; * Familiarity to challenges and barriers encountered by First Nation people; * Ability to complete suicide risk assessments; * Ability to develop and deliver presentations; * Ability to provide compassionate, respectful, non-judgmental, and culturally competent care to children and youth; * Understanding of harm reduction strategies and of the determinants of health; * Familiarity with resources available by Saskatoon Tribal Council; * Demonstrated ability to work independently and as an effective member of an interdisciplinary team; * Excellent verbal and written communication skills; * Ability to adapt to unpredictable workloads and changing conditions; * Maintain strict confidentiality at all times; * Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint with an ability to easily learn new software applications; Other: * Must possess a valid Saskatchewan driver’s license, a reliable vehicle, and meet STC’s insurance requirements; * Must provide a current, original, Canadian Criminal Record Check (CCRC) with vulnerable sector search as a condition of employment

Responsibilities

The Youth Mental Health Navigator will lead the Mental Health Youth Initiative, focusing on prevention, assessment, referrals, and support for children and youth within Member Nations. Key duties include organizing wellness events, providing crisis support, offering education on mental wellness topics, and connecting families with available community resources.