Resolution Support Worker - IRS

Employment Opportunity
Thompson, MB
Resolution Support Worker (RSW)

Working under the general direction of the Director of Health, the Resolution Health Support Worker (RHSW) provides services and support to Indian Residential School Claimants who are involved in the Independent Assessment Process (IAP).   

The RHSW provides for the broad needs of a caseload of individuals through a process of direct contact, situational evaluations and needs assessments, and the formulation of remedial strategies to meet the overall constituent needs in an effective and respectful manner, and the objective monitoring of the overall effectiveness of these activities. 

THE (RHSW) shall take a leadership role in initiating and facilitating community outreach designed to increase awareness of the Independent Assessment Process in the Northern Manitoba region. The RHSW shall ensure that all activities are undertaken in a manner that is consistent with, and complementary to, the Vision Statement, the Principles and Values and the policies and procedures of Keewatin Tribal Council (KTC).
Qualifications:

·         Must have experience providing mental health services.

• Possess a current Province of Manitoba Driver’s License and a suitable vehicle for work-related transportation. Ability to travel extensively in the Province of Manitoba and nationally, as required. Must be willing to work a flexible schedule.
• Efficacy in the operation of a personal computer, including the use of word processing software and spreadsheet applications and other general office equipment. 
• Demonstrated proficiency in general program or project management, financial management and control.   
• Ability to write monthly and quarterly program activity reports.
• Excellent communication, both written and oral skills as well as interpersonal skills. 
• Demonstrated proficiency in conducting individual / group counseling, leading group presentations and dealing effectively with situations of conflict and stress. 
• Demonstrated capacity to function effectively in a working team environment as well as be self-directed and able to work independently.
• Demonstrated ability to develop a holistic personal wellness plan.
• Demonstrated experience and ability to plan, perform, and assess independent fieldwork development and maintenance of effective direct constituent relations and maintaining accurate case records.
• Demonstrated ability to perform multiple tasks concurrently within a fast-paced, high stress environment.  
• Ability to communicate in an Aboriginal language(s) and/or previous exposure to Aboriginal communities and cultures would be a definite asset. 

·         Position will be subject to a Child Abuse Registry Check and Criminal record Check

Posting will be closed once position is filled

Late applications will not be accepted

Please Forward Resumes to the Attention of:

Lisa Beardy, Office Manager

23 Nickel Road Thompson, Manitoba R8N OY4

Email: [email protected]Fax: View phone number on jobs.amik.ca

We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.