MENTAL WELLNESS CRISIS TEAM SUPPORT WORKER
One (1) Permanent Full-Time
Wabasca, Alberta
The Bigstone Community Wellness department is seeking an experienced Mental Wellness Crisis Team Support Worker, to join our talented Health Team in Wabasca, Alberta. This is a rewarding opportunity if you have an appreciation for Indigenous culture, a desire for continuing professional development and enjoy the support and collaboration from our multidisciplinary team and various other professionals and agencies.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Provide immediate response to crisis situations in communities.
• Act as advocates for individuals, community members requesting mental health support.
• Assess crisis situations, provide follow up post crisis support, and connect to appropriate care.
• Provide program information, resources and assistance to service providers.
• Create and participate in working partnerships with mental health agencies / committees to ensure effective delivery of the crisis team program services in community.
• Willing to travel to provide program services in Wabasca, Calling Lake and Chipewyan Lake.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Strong organizational, communication and decision-making skills
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in completing tasks.
• Demonstrate ability to maintain privacy and confidentiality.
• Must possess excellent communication skills, both written and oral
Education and Experience:
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as requested
• Willing to take any necessary training that is required
• Ability to speak and understand Cree language and culture is an asset
• Willing to travel within Alberta
• Must be dependable and reliable
• Class 5 Drivers License
• Standard First Aid with CPR
Benefits:
– Competitive Salary
-Paid Vacation & Sick Time
– Employer Matching Retirement Savings Plan
-Extended Health, Dental & Vision Plan
Salary is dependent on qualifications
Please forward your Cover Letter, Resume (including 3 work related references), Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Check & Child & Youth Intervention Check to our:
Human Resources Department
PO Box 1020 Wabasca, Alberta T0G 2K0
Fax: 780-891-2623 | Email: bhcresumes@bigstonehealth.ca
CLOSING DATE: Wednesday April 9, 2025 @ 4:30 pm
POSTED: March 26, 2025
*Applicants are thanked in advance for their interest in our organization, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.