Band Representative Support Worker - Curve Lake, Canada - Curve Lake First Nation

Curve Lake First Nation
Curve Lake First Nation
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Curve Lake, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Under the direction of the Band Representative Manager, the Prevention Services Worker is responsible for providing primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention services and family supports to Curve Lake First Nation families primarily within the Curve Lake First Nation, Haliburton Kawartha Haliburton Peterborough region and local surrounding area.

The Prevention Services Worker will provide community-based prevention services that support Curve Lake First Nation children and youth, who may be at risk of Child Welfare Protection intervention and/or who are involved with Child Welfare Protection Services and are referred to the support worker by Curve Lake Band Representatives to ensure the support of families, children and youth who are experiencing a range of social, emotional, behavioural challenges through a goal focused service.

The Prevention Services Worker provides a variety of services in support of case management including but not limited to monitoring/ supervising court ordered access visits, providing educational assistance, assisting family units in better understanding and implementing approaches to the tasks of daily living that may alleviate household stress, ensuring knowledge and support in accessing services, programs and other supports (such as foodbanks, recreational opportunities, funding opportunities, etc.)


Duties:

The duties and responsibilities of this position are categorized into three main functions:

  • General Activities
  • Liaise and advocate with other Agencies, Services, Organizations and Legal Counsel (when necessary) in unison with the client's assigned Band Representative
  • Assess needs and make appropriate referrals as required
  • Provide written activity reports to the Director of Health and Family Services and Band Representatives
  • Provide and access resource materials (pamphlets, newsletters, presentations, appropriate agencies, counseling and support service agencies) to be available to community members
  • Coordinate, plan and develop community and clientbased programs including but not limited to educational/ awareness workshops and events
  • Solicit the assistance of community health staff and other departments to coordinate, organize and implement programs focused on healthy lifestyle alternative choices, positive selfimage, life skills, etc.
  • Cultural Support
  • Will connect Curve Lake families to communitybased and culturally appropriate prevention resources and services
  • Develop an appropriate assistance program, and routinely monitor clients progress and keep the family apprised of any development regarding the intervention
  • Conduct needs assessment of clients before establishing the best form of intervention; including client focused goal setting, client focused work plans, providing motivational supports, working with clients to identify social/ capital support systems
  • Actively participate in Rapid Response, Mediation and/or Aboriginal Alternative Dispute Resolution Meetings
  • Develop and facilitate individual and/or group presentations to address and promote awareness and education
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of interventions and/or treatment and care plans as identified in the family service plan
  • Ensure the effective coordination and integration of culturally appropriate services to address Child Welfare involvement, concerns, the needs of the children, youth, family and alternative caregivers
  • Oversee the provision of services to children, youth, family and alternative care families, ensuring that the physical, familial, emotional, cultural, spiritual, educational and social needs are met

Program Delivery:

  • Arrange workshops/sessions, facilitate programs, (make appropriate referrals and attend where appropriate) that pertain to program client needs, such as:
  • Parenting Classes
  • Infant Massage
  • Healthy Child Development, Prenatal Classes
  • Parent/Child Groups
  • Child/Infant Health Sessions
  • Traditional/Cultural Teachings
  • Literacy Activities
  • Safety Awareness ie. Car Seat Safety, Crib Safety, CPR, Home Alone Course
  • Life Skills Education
  • Aboriginal Dispute Resolution Circles
  • Linking children/families to diagnostic services
  • Case management to improve access to services
  • Coordination with other communitybased support services within the First Nation ie. Health Centre, Cultural Centre
  • Coordination with other communitybased support services outside of the First Nation ie. Peterborough County City Health Unit, Peterborough Family Resource Centre, Five Counties, Child Protection Agencies
  • Linkages with other community based early childhood related services ie. School and Day

QUALIFICATIONS:
Basic Requirements
:(APPLICANTS MUST SHOW NECESSARY PROOF WITH APPLICATION OR WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY SCREENED OUT)

Education & Experience:

The incumbent to this position will meet the minimum requirements that include:

  • Post-Secondary Diploma in Native Community Care, Social Service Worker or Human Services REQUIRED;
  • M
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