Suicide Prevention Worker

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Create, coordinate and conduct suicide prevention activities, workshops, to Secondary Students.
• Attending to emerge visits and advocating for students in a culturally competent way.
• Work in conjunction with mental health counsellors and contract psychologists to determine suicide prevention needs of the WFNC Communities.
• Some travel to Northern communities in the summer months will be required.
• Travel to the WFNC office in Sioux Lookout required on a occasional basis.
• Other duties as assigned.

 

Qualifications

• Must have experience working with First Nations Youth.
• Experience in working with youth who use substances, experienced trauma, experienced suicide ideation, etc.
• Knowledge of intervention strategies related to substance use, suicide prevention, use and neglect of children and youth, etc.
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Trained in SafeTalk, ASIST and Mental Health First AID.
• A valid drivers license and access to a vehicle to travel from school locations on a daily basis in Thunder Bay.

 

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Apply Today! Send your cover letter and resume to: smaxwell@windigo.on.ca