Off Reserve Jordan's Principle Worker

Chapleau

Social Services

POSTED: 16 months ago

Brunswick House First Nation

14789

September 28, 2023

Full Time

POSITION: Off Reserve Jordan's Principle Worker - FULL TIME
STARTING SALARY: TBD
REPORTS TO: Band Manager
LOCATION: BRUNSWICK HOUSE FIRST NATION ADMINISTRATION
*Brunswick House First Nation Band Members are encouraged to apply*

Job Purpose
Reporting to the Support Services Supervisor the Jordan's Principal Coordinator is responsible to coordinate services for children and families within Brunswick House First Nation Membership who require services in accordance with Jordan's Principle funded by the Department of Indigenous Services Canada. The Jordan's Principal Coordinator will work collaboratively with the First Nation and external services to ensure First Nation
children are funded for appropriate services in a way that is reflective of their distinct cultural, education, health and any other needs that meets the children's complex needs.

Key Job Functions
Program Support:
- To evaluate the services children are receiving
- Identify and document the needs and services for children who require services
- Assist families off reserve to complete and submit applications for funding to the Department of Indigenous Services Canada
- Ensure the program model is implemented in a cultural way
- Travel to see members and families living off reserve
- Advocate for families and off reserve members

Administration:
- Work collaboratively with the Jordan's Principle coordinator, band rep and finance department to ensure that all financial claims related to Jordan's principle are processed and managed according to agency policy and procedures
- Ensure confidentiality and safe keeping of all documents and records

Minimum Education
- Minimum requirement of a college diploma in Human Services
- Bachelor of Social Work Degree preferred

Minimum Experience
- Two (2) years of experience coordinating and/or managing social programs and services
- Two (2) years of experience working with First Nation children and families
- Experience working with aboriginal people, organizations, and communities

Special Skills
- Ability to work with confidential and sensitive information
- Ability to understand and speak Anishnaabemowin is a definite asset

- Must provide a clear Police Records Check - Vulnerable Sector
- Must provide a Class 'G' Ontario Driver's Licence
- Must have $1M auto insurance liability coverage
- Must provide an acceptable three-year uncertified Driver's Abstract