Title: Elsipogtog Child and Youth team Social Worker/Clinical Interventionist

Location: Elsipogtog First Nation

Type of contract: Full-time term contract position until March 30th, 2026.

Compensation: The salary offered will be based on experience and will follow the provincial salary scale for the incumbent's position.

Overview: Under the supervision of the Cultural Clinical Lead and the Coordinator, the incumbent will be part of Elsipogtog's Child and Youth Team and work with Elsipogtog students directly in the schools. As part of the EYWC the position responsibilities include offering culturally based support with mental health and behavioral concerns, addiction, academic and classroom support. The successful candidate will also provide individual intervention and group counseling/therapy.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in social work or equivalent competency to fulfill role of clinical interventionist. (LCT, OT, Behavioral Interventionist, etc.)
• Member in good standing with the New-Brunswick Association of Social Workers and/or any other professional association related to their field of practice.
• Skilled professional judgement and ability to solve problems and conflicts;
• Ability to be well organized, to manage one's time and to set priorities;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
• Excellent work history (performance and attendance);
• Ability to speak Mi'kmaq is an asset
• Experience working in a Mi'kmaw community
• Experience working with indigenous and clinical staff in areas of child and youth mental health
• Demonstrated skills in leadership, resource management and decision-making;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
• Criminal Record check and vulnerable sector check

Anticipated start date: As soon as possible.

To apply for this position, please send a cover letter outlining how you meet the requirements for this position as well as your resume to Melinda Levi, [email protected] ca by July 28th, 2024.

We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.