Responsibilities
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- Promote positive mental health by developing and implementing programming and services around child & youth mental health.
- Collaborate with Child & Youth Mental Health Team to create programming to include psychoeducation of mental health topics.
- Collaborate with Child & Youth Mental Health Team in the delivery of workshops and trainings at the regional, provincial, and national level for Inuit child & youth mental health.
- Under the supervision of the Child & Youth Mental Health Clinical Lead, provide supportive counselling mental health services to children & youth, in individual, family and/or group contexts.
- Incorporate holistic wellness approaches such as: expressive arts, mindfulness, sand tray, land-based/cultural activities, Elders, etc. into supportive counselling.
- Collaborate with and support community and regional service providers in delivery of programs and services for child and youth mental health.
- Advocate and coordinate mental health services for children and youth in Nunatsiavut in collaboration with community and regional supports to ensure the delivery of recommended care plans.
- Provide support during crisis and/or traumatic events as needed, such as offering grief support, home visits, school visits and outreach to those identified needing support.
- Work collaboratively with divisions within the Department of Health & Social Development, to plan and deliver a variety of child & youth mental health promotion, prevention, and educational programming.
- Work flexible hours which may include evenings and weekends
- Travel as required
- Training and in-servicing as required
- Other duties as required
Qualifications
- 2-year diploma in Community Studies, Social Work, Early Childhood Education, Child & Youth Studies and 3-5 years of relevant experience. A combination of relevant education and experience will be considered.
- Self-directed with strong interpersonal, writing and communication skills
- Strong understanding of social, cultural and community issues facing Inuit communities
- Demonstrated experience working with child & youth mental health, preferably in an Indigenous context
Assets
- Bilingual in English and Inuktitut
Benefits
- Competitive Paid Leave Package
- Travel Benefit
- Labrador Allowance
- Group insurance including health and dental
- Group pension
Department: Health and Social Development
Location: Nain, NL
Term: Temporary Full-time (3 years)
Closing Date: September 18, 2025
How to Apply:
Please submit your resume to careers@nunatsiavut.com.
Applications should be submitted before 4:30 pm on closing day.