YOUTH INTERVENTION WORKER
To provide for the well-being of Mississaugi First Nation youth ages 13-30 through crisis intervention and conflict resolution techniques associated with prevention and post intervention of youth suicide, self harm, risk-taking behaviours, and conflict resolution.
Contact Information:
Ashley Dabybutch
Telephone: (705) 356-1621 extension: 2226.
Fax: (705) 356-1740
Committee:
Police Advisory Committee
Education Committee (Youth Representative)
Crisis Response Team
At Risk Committee
Service Delivery:
Ensure effective client service by providing intervention strategies and follow-up of a supportive, educational, and skills building nature to youth, groups, and families.
To obtain consent and accept referrals from community workers, to coordinate appropriate and preferred counselling referral services for all youth, groups, and families.
To ensure that services are presented in a professional manner using the wholistic teachings when responding to a crises situation.
Access a traditional helper or preferred denomination when required for spiritual guidance/healing for community youth members and for consultation
Provide culturally appropriate information/education and training concerning crisis intervention to community members and caregivers.
Develop and implement a plan for ongoing professional development with traditional Elders/teachers.
To work in conjunction with the Community Wellness Worker to ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of community crisis response systems including such programs as: crisis hot lines, volunteer crisis teams, and on-call systems for First Nation’s employees.
Seek direction and consultation from Program Supervisor with regards to developmental, implementation, and revision stages of policies, procedures, assessments and referrals as required by youth.
To develop and coordinate workshops for the youth regarding youth suicide, self esteem, and culture awareness
To establish a positive working relationship with colleagues and community members.
If you have any futher questions or would like to know more about our services, please feel free to contact us.
