First Nation Child and Family Services

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
PROGRAM AREA: First Nation Child and Family Services
POSITION TITLE: Facilities Coordinator
DURATION: Full-Time Permanent
CLOSING: Open Until Filled

Position Summary:
Wasauksing First Nation is accepting applications for a Team Coordinator reporting to the Supervisor of the Child Wellbeing Team.
The Child Wellbeing Team Coordinator provides professional, confidential, and high-level multi-service, family-centered support and services to the Child Wellbeing Team. This includes tracking, reporting, legal documentation, current trends within the Child Welfare Systems, and superior organizational skills.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual stats as requested.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Child Welfare System and structures, related documentation, and organizational strategies.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of dealing with sensitive and confidential information.
• Experience in a Legal or Child Welfare Administrative role is considered an asset.
• Organize data and case notes into an established record-keeping system.
• Organize and support the Child Wellbeing Team in completing court-related documents, filings and in-person or virtual court appearances.
• Support and organize financial systems used for the team, including Beanworks or other financial tracking and reporting systems.
• Excellent knowledge of office procedures and familiarity with the management of office systems
• Good judgment and strong interpersonal, organizational and time management skills
• Attentive to details and accuracy in clerical skills, including confidential and high-paced meetings, typing and filing.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Working collaboratively with area service providers, vendors, and staff
• Establishes and maintains professional working relationships with staff, clients, resource families, volunteers, and community members.
• Assist in the organization of program assets and materials.
• Participate and organize staff meetings, seminars, training courses, and provide accurate and detailed notes as required.
• Complete the required casework to support the Child Wellbeing Team

Education & Experience:

• College Diploma in Office Administration
• Minimum three (3) years experience in a related role
• Direct experience working and supporting Indigenous Families, youth, and children.

Other Requirements: 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, the internet, the web-based and collaborative software Google Apps, as well as various other word processing software, database software and computer applications
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and time management
• Ability to work well independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff, community members and various agencies.
• Detail-oriented and highly observant.
• Pleasant, courteous, and professional personality
• Maintains strict confidentiality as per the policies and procedures.
• Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation
• Available to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Office environment, extended periods of sitting.
• This position requires the individual to work with various families, youth, and children. To protect youth and other vulnerable persons, Wasauksing First Nation requires the individual to provide a vulnerable sector check.

This position will remain open until filled.
Please send your resume with a cover letter, contact information and two recent
employment references to:
Amanda Worm, HR Manager
Email: hrmanager@wasauksing.ca

Or package may be dropped off at the following physical address:
Administration Office
1508 Geewadin Road Lane G
Wasauksing First Nation

Preference may be given to Indigenous candidates with relevant on reserve employment experience and/or those with knowledge and understanding of the Wasauksing First Nation History and
Community.
“Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We wish to thank everyone for their application."