Prevention Services Worker (2)

Niijaansinaanik Child and Family Services is a provincially designated Child Well-Being Agency that provides Prevention, Protection, and Child and Family services that reflect values, beliefs and principles rooted within the Anishinabek culture. We serve the communities of Wahnapitae, Dokis, Henvey Inlet, Magnetawan, Shawanaga, and Wasauksing First Nations.

PREVENTION SERVICES WORKER (2)

PERMANENT FULL-TIME

Competition # 07-0002

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 as a member of the Circle of Care supporting children, youth, and families.

Salary: $57,576.00 to $70,050.00

Compensation Includes: OMERS Pension Plan, Health and Dental Insurance Benefits Plan, Statutory and Agency Holiday leave, Competitive Vacation, Employee Assistance Program, and more.

Qualifications

Minimum Education

• Child and Youth Worker or Social Services diploma

Minimum Experience

• Three (3) years’ experience in a Social Services Agency

Knowledge Requirements

• Knowledge of Niijaansinaanik Child and Family Services programs and services
• Respect, sensitivity, knowledge and understanding of the Anishinabek culture and the Seven Grandfather Teachings
• Knowledge of First Nation service delivery, customs, and traditions in responding to child welfare

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, off reserve services, and other local service providers
• Working in collaboration with Niijaansinaanik staff through peer consultations and participating in Agency delivered workshops that would help provide prevention services support to children, youth, and families

Other Requirements

• Satisfactory Police Records Check (as directed by agency)
• Class ‘G’ Ontario Drivers licence, access to a vehicle and ability to travel
• $1M auto insurance liability coverage
• Three year (3) uncertified Drivers Abstract

Work Site Location

• Wahnapitae First Nation NCFS Office Location
• Magnetawan First Nation NCFS Office Location

 Niijaansinaanik is committed to providing a barrier-free work environment in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates to take part in the recruitment process. Please self-identify, preference will be given to applicants of Indigenous ancestry.

*Detailed Job Description is available upon request*

Human Resources

Niijaansinaanik Child and Family Services

15 Charlie’s Bay Road, Dokis First Nation, ON P0M 2N1

careers@niijcfs.com

NIIJCFS.COM

Application deadline for this position’s vacancy is:

OPEN UNTIL FILLED