First Nations/metis/inuit Candidates - Greater Sudbury, Canada - Niijaansinaanik Child and Family Services

Niijaansinaanik Child and Family Services

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Greater Sudbury, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Reporting to the Prevention Services Supervisor, the Prevention Services Worker is responsible for providing prevention services support to children, youth and families who are identified at risk.

The Prevention Services Worker will participate in case planning and wrap around service delivery to children, youth, and families. This position functions as a member of the Circle of Care supporting children, youth, and families.

Role Support Functions:

Providing a respectful, safe, culturally relevant environment that respects each child, youth, and adult as an individual.
Engaging with individuals in a way that empowers them to move towards a more holistic lifestyle.
Advocating for all individuals' needs for First Nation services, offreserve services, and other local service providers.
Working in collaboration with Niijaansinaanik's staff through peer consultations and participating in Agency delivered workshops that would help provide prevention services support to children, youth, and families.

**Total Compensation includes: - OMERS pension plan

Comprehensive Health Benefits plan
15 recognized statutory holidays
Competitive vacation
Employee Assistance Program

Work Locations:
Wahnapitae, Henvey Inlet, and Magnetawan.

Application Deadline:
March 8th, 2024.

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Preference will be given to applicants of Native ancestry, please self-identify. _
_We thank all those applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

_REQUIREMENTS**:

Self-Identify as First Nations, Metis, or Inuit
Strong oral/written communication skills
Child & Youth Worker or Social Services Diploma
Two (2) years of direct experience in a Social Services Agency would be an asset
Respect for, sensitivity towards as well as knowledge and understanding of Anishnawbek culture, traditions, and the Seven Grandfather Teachings
Basic knowledge of the Child, Youth and Family Services Act
Knowledge of First Nation service delivery, customs, and traditions in responding to child welfare
Knowledge of traditional practices, ceremonies, and teachings
Knowledge of Niijaansinaanik Child and Family Services programs and services
Provide a clear Police Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Check
Provide a Class 'G' Ontario Driver's License, have access to a vehicle and ability to travel
Have $1M auto insurance liability coverage
Provide threeyear uncertified Driver's Abstract
Niijaansinaanik Child and Family Services is a provincially designated Child Well-Being Agency that provides Prevention and Protection, Child and Family services that reflect values, beliefs and principles rooted within the Anishinabek culture. We serve the communities of Wahnapitae, Dokis, Henvey, Magnetawan, Shawanaga, and Wasauksing First Nations._