Income Assistance and Membership Coordinator - North Saanich, Canada - Pauquachin First Nation

Pauquachin First Nation

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North Saanich, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Social Development and Membership Coordinator

Salary:
$27-33

Job type:
Full-Time 35hrs/wk

Job location:9010 West Saanich Road, North Saanich BC.

Closing Date:
Open until filled

The Organization:

Pauquachin First Nation is an Indigenous community on the west side of the Saanich Peninsula.

We are a strong independent nation that takes pride in Nuts'a'maat (working together).

Through unity, BOḰEĆEN (Pauquachin) will thrive as a safe, healthy and successful nation taking an active role to protect our lands and resources for our SELISET (family).

The opportunity:

Working under the Health and Community Services Director and team, the Social Development and Membership Coordinator acts on behalf of Pauquachin First Nation to manage the intake of new income assistance clients utilizing the policy and procedures for the income assistance program as per Indigenous Services Canada (ISC).

Additionally, they will manage the membership list and coordinate all membership services for Pauquachin First Nation acting as our Indigenous Registry Administrator.

The role requires empathy, problem solving, and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of Indigenous history, culture, language, and traditions is an asset.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Provides excellent service and respect while processing Income Assistance Applications
Maintain an up to date, confidential file on each applicant to include all required documentation.
Refer employable applicants to resources for enhancing employability and securing employment.
Other related duties as required

Who would be a great fit for this opportunity:

Knowledge of:

Policies and procedures surrounding social development
Impacts unconscious biases
Pauquachin First Nation culture and traditions
Intergenerational impacts of colonialism on Indigenous communities
Traditional Healing Practices
Family systems
Community health promotion and determinants of health
Hul'q'umi'num language an asset

Skilled in:

Conflict Resolution
File management, organization, and maintenance
Computer skills (Outlook, Word, Teams, Powerpoint)
Problem solving
Data entry

Ability to:

Administer the social assistance and membership programs independently
Create and maintain a confidential, welcoming, and safe environment for community members
Establish and maintain professional relationships with a variety of individuals and groups within community and externally
Work collaboratively with the health services team
Create a personal wellness plan
Be a positive role model
Write and submit funding proposals and reports

What we require from you:

Valid class 5 Drivers License
2yr Diploma in Social Services and Work Experience
First Nation Social Development Level 1 and 2 training an asset
Band Social Development Worker Level 1 an asset
Satisfactory completion of a vulnerable sector criminal record check
Relevant work experience and/or a combination of education and experience
Knowledge of Membership and Indian Registry an asset

Why work with Pauquachin First Nations:

Your work is valued and will have an impact in the lives of families in a local First Nations community
You will meet a wonderful, friendly community
This position offers flexible working hours
We invite as much creativity and positive energy into our workplace as possible
We continually learn and grow to support the needs of our community

*Preference will be given to applicants of Aboriginal Ancestry

Please send your resume and cover letter to:

Samuel Saunders