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The Canadian Mental Health Association (SK) is seeking a passionate and innovative individual for the role of Justice Community Support Worker in North Battleford. JCSW works as part of a multi-disciplinary team, within the Serious Violent Offender Response, to combine efforts, information and resources that address the full spectrum of crime reduction. As part of the initiative, the JCSW requires

The Canadian Mental Health Association (SK) is seeking a passionate and innovative individual for the role of Justice Community Support Worker in North Battleford. JCSW works as part of a multi-disciplinary team, within the Serious Violent Offender Response, to combine efforts, information and resources that address the full spectrum of crime reduction. As part of the initiative, the JCSW requires quick thinking skills to address risk and provide strength-based interventions, that contribute towards a solution-focused team environment. Collaborate with partners in Community Corrections, RCMP and Clinical Directors to implement a wrap-around approach that supports client risk and community safety. Travel locally and to surrounding communities, providing trauma-informed care to clients. Help in developing and enhancing initiatives aimed at skill development, mental health and addiction psychoeducation and reinforcing prevention strategies.
Capable of establishing professional networks with community resources to deliver services/supports to clients. Possess strong team skills as well as the ability to work independently. Develop, plan and promote programing and activities that respond to the identified needs of clients. Understand the principles of adult learning and demonstrate strong verbal and written communications skills. Facilitate mental health and addiction learning modules. Develop treatment plans that consistent of long and short-term goals and objectives that promote the well-being of the client. Demonstrate the ability to deliver culturally responsive services. Capacity to exercise judgement and sensitivity working with complex, confidential and sensitive issues.
Qualifications:
    Post-secondary education in a human service-related field.
    Experience working in client-centered services.
    A combination of other relevant education and experience may also be considered

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