Aboriginal child & youth mental health liaison 

Location: administration department, band office, mount currie 
Status: 30-35 hours per week 
Wage: dependent on experience 
Closing date: january 30th, 2015 
Job summary: 
The aboriginal child & youth mental health liaison (acymh) provides support for children/youth and their families in addressing their emotional, psychological and/or behavioral needs. The acymh liaison works closely with the sshs frontline staff, mcfd and cymh in assisting with meeting the needs of the children/ youth and their families of the samahquam, skatin, douglas and n'quatqua communities. The acymh reports directly to the sshs health director. 
Skills & qualifications: 
Post-secondary education in the mental health field or other human services areas (social work, nursing, etc) 
Specific duties include: 
- supports children/youth & families by providing assistance in accessing appropriate services 
- liaise with sshs staff and mcfd-cymh team and other community service providers & schools 
- provides emotional support and feedback to children/youth and their families to help them deal with identified problems, risks and needs 
- maintains related records and reports required for contract reporting 
- criminal record check 
- familiarize with stl'atl'imx culture and promote culturally appropriate support and service child/ youth and their families 
- driver's license and reliable vehicle 
Salary rage: 
Based on experience 
Scope: 
Part-time position at 24 hours per week 
Closing: 
Feb1-2015