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Batchewana First Nation

Education- Wellness Lead

Batchewana First Nation
Social Services
POSTED: 4 months ago
Employer:
Batchewana First Nation
ES Job ID:
15846
Closing Date:
September 20, 2024
Salary:
87939
Duration:
Temporary
Job Description:
Education- Wellness Lead
Contract ending March 27, 2026
Batchewana First Nation
Range: $87,939- $98,133

Who We Are
The Ojibways of Batchewana First Nation (BFN) are a progressive and vibrant Indigenous community situated on the north-eastern shore of Lake Superior adjacent to the City of Sault Ste Marie, Ontario. The First Nation Is comprised of four land bases: Rankin, Goulais Bay, Obadjiwon, and Whitefish Island.
Batchewana First Nation has the charm of small-town life with access to urban areas and proximity to the international bridge. As part of the Association of Iroquois and Allied Indians and signatories to the Robinson Huron Treaty, Batchewana First Nation assert their sovereignty, jurisdiction, and expressions of nationhood through a multitude of approaches each and everyday.

Position Summary
The Bamitoon (s/he takes care of, protect, keep) is the Wellness Lead for the Education Wellness Team. The Education Wellness Team is a multi-disciplinary team which provides assessment, counselling, and group work with Batchewana First Nation education children and youth. The Bamitoon is responsible for supervising the Education Wellness Team to ensure the welfare of students and their families are protected through the integrity of clinical services through supervision to maintain clinical and ethical standards. The Bamitoon monitors, observers, mentors, coaches, evaluates, inspires, and creates an atmosphere that promotes self-motivation, learning, and professional development. The Bamitoon reports directly to the Education Director.

Key Duties & Responsibilities
Responsible for the overall supervision of the Wellness Team employees including but not limited to setting employee goals, objectives and deadlines, monitoring employee productivity, responding to complaints or concerns, performance management, and progressive discipline.
Monitor Education Wellness Team members to ensure consistent application of organizational policies and procedures, standard operating procedures, clinical procedures, performance expectations, productivity benchmarks, and standards of their position.
Assess clinical records (i.e. session notes, assessments, intervention, treatment plans) to ensure clients receive the necessary level of care.
Ensure documentation meets requirements; provide feedback and address any issues.
Ensure Education Wellness Team are sufficiently providing case management.
Ensure there is timely response, active involvement, and thorough documentation for all high-risk cases.
Ensure accountability for case files and any legal/ethical issues are dealt with in a timely manner.
Maintain a tracking system of high-risk clients to ensure service is being provided.
Conduct weekly individual supervision meetings to review referrals and all cases for accountability, discussion, planning, and direction.
Enter clinical direction provided to staff into electronic mental health records.
Promote the development of counselling skills/approaches through evaluations and feedback.
Guide Education Wellness Team to use best practices and develop creative interventions to help clients.
Create and implement program processes, such as referrals (in and out), work schedules (consistent community visits, out-patient coverage, follow-up activities), etc.
Develop and recommend the program's priorities, policies and procedures, and communicate to members of the organization, community, families, and external organizations.
Collect data and analyze against productivity and quality benchmarks.
Accomplish financial objectives by forecasting requirements, preparing the annual budget for the Wellness Team, scheduling expenditures, analyzing variances, and initiating corrective actions.

Why BFN?
Developing diverse and unique partnerships, Batchewana is an ambitious First Nation with an entrepreneurial spirit. BFN is seeking employees that can compliment their thriving professional landscape while continuing to promote Indigenous culture and their long history of protecting and upholding inherent obligations.

Guided by the 7 Grandfather Teachings, Batchewana First Nation is seeking driven individuals who can work together to uphold self-determination efforts of the Anishinaabe Peoples and communities. Keeping in mind the wisdom of our Elders, and the future for our youth, BFN encourages employees to continue to create a path forward in building our Nations as strong, healthy Peoples respectful of ourselves, each other, and all creation.

How We Operate
Batchewana First Nation is Governed by an elected Chief and Council and operates under a Senior Management team comprised of Program Directors and the Chief Executive Officer. Both Political and Administrative leadership value the efforts and hard work of the BFN workforce and foster an environment of collaboration and respect.

Required Skills:
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:
Master of Social Work
5 years of progressively related responsible management experience and clinical supervision preferably within an Indigenous organization
Member in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Knowledge and understanding of BFN's policies and procedures.
Knowledge of financial processes including planning, monitoring and administering budgets, financial reporting and financial management.
Knowledge of the human resources policies and processes, and how to best support employees on personnel related matters.
Knowledge of the culture and traditions of BFN.
Knowledgeable of federal and provincial legislation, regulations and programs as they relate to First Nation operations.
Must have a sound understanding of the underlying theoretical principles and concepts associated with the area of mental health.
Proficiency in clinical assessment and treatment.
Excellent interpersonal, relationship, and leadership skills.
Effective negotiation and mediation, conflict resolution, and advisory skills.
Requirements:
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Favorable Canadian Police Information Check (CPIC) with Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) as set out by local school board partners
Valid G Driver's License and/or access to a reliable vehicle.
How to Apply:
How to Apply & Deadline: Please forward your cover letter and resume to email:
[email protected] Subject Line: Education Wellness Lead

ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY September 20, 2024, AT 12:00 PM (Noon).

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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