Crisis Interventionist Worker

TITLE:                        Crisis Interventionist Worker   

FTE:                             Casual On-Call

PROGRAM:               Wellness Program

REPORTING TO:      Director of Wellness Program 

SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Director of Wellness Program, the Crisis Interventionist Worker is responsible to provide a quick coordinated response, in coordination with Blood Tribe Police Services, to community members who need assistance in the areas of family violence, sexual abuse, suicide, over dose and sudden death. The CIW will collaborate with on- and off-reserve services and will assist in delivering quality services to meet the community member’s needs relating to crisis situations. 

PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Computer literacy skills.
• Sound knowledge of the following techniques is required: crisis intervention, anger diffusion, conflict intervention and resolution, and use of chemical dependency diagnostic tools.
• Knowledge of the Mental Health Act, the Child and Family Services Act and adherence to ethical and professional standards of conduct is required.
• Demonstrated ability to assist patients, family members or other clients with concern and empathy; respecting their confidentiality and privacy and communicating in a courteous and respectful manner.
• Strong morals and ethics, along with a commitment to privacy.
• Minimum one-year experience. 
• Trained in crisis intervention techniques.
• Trained in First-Aid and CPR.
• Knowledgeable of cause and effect of alcohol and drugs.
• Knowledgeable in grief and loss.
• Diploma in social work and/or professional training in Crisis Intervention/Prevention with a recognized college. 
• Class 4 Drivers License. 

SALARY RANGE: 

• Salary Grid as established by BTDH. 

DEADLINE FORAPPLICATION: April 24, 2025

Please forward a Resume, Drivers Abstract, Current Criminal Record Check-including vulnerable sector, and three (3) updated references to:

Blood Tribe Department of Health Inc.

FAX: 403-737-3985

Email: recruitment@btdh.ca

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED