Family Well-being Wutanm Support Worker - Indian Brook , Canada - Sipekne'katik Band Council

Sipekne'katik Band Council
Sipekne'katik Band Council
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Indian Brook , Canada

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Exciting Career Opportunity

Family Well-Being Wutanm Support Worker

Closing Date:
February 8, 2024

General Description:

Under the Sipekne'katik Family Being Director and Program the role of the Sipekne'katik


Responsibilities:


  • Provide family well being services to Sipekne'katik community members with supports information, and guidance.
  • Design and implement assessment and individual/group counseling program, maintain confidential records, documentation, and data.
  • Create community interest and awareness in family well being program which incorporate traditional and existing healthy relationship.
  • Combination of knowledge in traditional and conventional family teaching models that is community based.
  • Facilitate workshops for community members and program by using a holistic approach and encouragement in sharing circles and programs.
  • Evaluate workshops and programs making sure that they are meeting the needs of participants and community.
  • Create, maintain, and strengthen relationships with community members and resources.
  • Work closely with band designate, police, social services, education, health, and other community supports.
  • Maybe required to work after hours and some weekends for programs/events.
  • Other related duties

Qualifications:


  • Human Services diploma/degree or relevant work experience and training in community service will be accepted.
  • Experience in facilitation skills and group presentations.
  • Endorsement in various program development such as wellness, life skills, culturally appropriate activities, and knowledge of traditional values.
  • Experience working in Mi'kmaw communities and knowledge of the Mi'kmaw ways on knowing and being.
  • Experience with Medicine wheel, smudging, seven grandfather teachings and creating safe spaces to facilitated sharing circles.
  • Able to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Preference will be given to applicants who Mi'kmaw.
  • Strong interpersonal, communicational, and conflict resolution skill.
  • Criminal, Vulnerable and Child Abuse Record check required.
  • Must be in good standing with child welfare for at least five years.
  • Must possess a valid driver's license and have access to a vehicle.

Salary Annually:
$ 55,000- $65,000


Benefits:


This position comes with a variety of benefits including health, dental, disability and life insurances, an employee & family assistance program and employer pension plan.

Indigenous are to state their community ties in their cover letter) and criminal records check to:
Human Resources Manager

  • We are an equal opportunity employer; however, qualified Aboriginal applicants will be given priority in accordance with the Aboriginal Employment Preference Policy of the Canadian Human Rights _
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This competition may be used to staff future job vacancies. _


Salary:
$55,000.00-$65,000.00 per year


Benefits:


  • Casual dress
  • Company events
  • Company pension
  • Dental care
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Extended health care
  • Life insurance
  • Onsite parking
  • RRSP match
  • Vision care

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

  • Do you have experience working in Mi'kmaw communities and knowledge of the Mi'kmaw ways on knowing and being?
  • If you identify as First Nations, what community are you from?

Education:


  • Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Experience:

- facilitating and group presentations: 1 year (preferred)


Licence/Certification:

  • Bachelor of Social Work (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

  • Indian Brook 14, NS B0N 2H0 (required)

Work Location:
In person
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