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Family Support Worker
Sagamok
Social Services
POSTED:
2 months ago
Employer:
Sagamok Anishnawbek First Nation
ES Job ID:
5014
Closing Date:
December 06, 2024
Salary:
25.35
Duration:
Temporary
Job Description:
Built on the foundation of Mino-Biimaadiziwn (Living a Good Life), enriched by our culture, and empowered by the voices of
past, present and future generations.
CONTRACT (20 Months) - EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER - Child & Family Advocacy Unit
Salary Range: $25.35/ Hour
Will service clients in Sagamok, Sudbury & Surrounding Area
JOB SUMMARY:
Family Support Workers work closely with Sagamok Anishnawbek families to empower them to make choices that will keep their children safe and strengthen family functioning. The Family Support Worker is responsible for engaging and partnering with families to strengthen the parents' confidence and competence. Staff work to get to know the families' strengths and challenges to connect families to relevant services, tools, supports and skill building opportunities.
The Family Support Worker works out of the Child and Family Advocacy Unit and reports directly to the Child and Family Advocacy Unit Manager for their daily job duties. The Family Support Worker is expected to conduct their responsibilities in a way that promotes the culture and aspirations of Sagamok Anishnawbek.
past, present and future generations.
CONTRACT (20 Months) - EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER - Child & Family Advocacy Unit
Salary Range: $25.35/ Hour
Will service clients in Sagamok, Sudbury & Surrounding Area
JOB SUMMARY:
Family Support Workers work closely with Sagamok Anishnawbek families to empower them to make choices that will keep their children safe and strengthen family functioning. The Family Support Worker is responsible for engaging and partnering with families to strengthen the parents' confidence and competence. Staff work to get to know the families' strengths and challenges to connect families to relevant services, tools, supports and skill building opportunities.
The Family Support Worker works out of the Child and Family Advocacy Unit and reports directly to the Child and Family Advocacy Unit Manager for their daily job duties. The Family Support Worker is expected to conduct their responsibilities in a way that promotes the culture and aspirations of Sagamok Anishnawbek.
Required Skills:
QUALIFICATIONS / TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- Preference for university degree in human services.
- Minimum of 2 years' experience providing direct services to children and families.
- Knowledge of effective strategies, programs, and services for strengthening family functioning.
- Understanding of the CYFSA, and processes and guidelines for protection investigations.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, internet, and electronic email.
- Life Skills Coaching Certificate will be considered an asset.
- Ability to understand and speak Ojibwe will be considered a definite asset.
- Local knowledge and understanding of Sagamok Anishnawbek's services will be considered an asset.
- Preference will be given to a member or resident of Sagamok Anishnawbek.
- Hold or willing to secure, CPR and First Aid Certificate.
- Valid driver's license and vehicle for on-the-job use.
- Able to travel on short notice.
- Able to work flexible hours on short notice and including afterhours.
- Sign and comply with an annual Oath of Confidentiality.
- Must provide a Criminal Records Check prior to commencing employment.
- Incumbent is subject to six months' probation.
- Preference for university degree in human services.
- Minimum of 2 years' experience providing direct services to children and families.
- Knowledge of effective strategies, programs, and services for strengthening family functioning.
- Understanding of the CYFSA, and processes and guidelines for protection investigations.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, internet, and electronic email.
- Life Skills Coaching Certificate will be considered an asset.
- Ability to understand and speak Ojibwe will be considered a definite asset.
- Local knowledge and understanding of Sagamok Anishnawbek's services will be considered an asset.
- Preference will be given to a member or resident of Sagamok Anishnawbek.
- Hold or willing to secure, CPR and First Aid Certificate.
- Valid driver's license and vehicle for on-the-job use.
- Able to travel on short notice.
- Able to work flexible hours on short notice and including afterhours.
- Sign and comply with an annual Oath of Confidentiality.
- Must provide a Criminal Records Check prior to commencing employment.
- Incumbent is subject to six months' probation.
Requirements:
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- The physical requirements for EA positions vary greatly. Elementary, kindergarten and preschool EAs are required to escort the class throughout lunchtimes, to different classrooms, to recess and to field trips, in addition to managing the activity level of the children.
- The physical requirements for EA positions vary greatly. Elementary, kindergarten and preschool EAs are required to escort the class throughout lunchtimes, to different classrooms, to recess and to field trips, in addition to managing the activity level of the children.
How to Apply:
Qualified candidates are invited to submit their cover letter, resumé, credentials, and three work related References (email addresses) through the Online BambooHR process or mail to:
Attn: Human Resources
Sagamok Anishnawbek, P.O. Box 2230, Sagamok, Ontario, P0P 2L0
Fax: (705) 865-3307
By: Until Filled.
BambooHR Link: https://sagamokanishnawbek.bamboohr.com/careers/136
FOR A FULL JOB DESCRIPTION PLEASE CONTACT: [email protected]
Preference will be given to Indigenous applicants. Self-Identification is encouraged.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Attn: Human Resources
Sagamok Anishnawbek, P.O. Box 2230, Sagamok, Ontario, P0P 2L0
Fax: (705) 865-3307
By: Until Filled.
BambooHR Link: https://sagamokanishnawbek.bamboohr.com/careers/136
FOR A FULL JOB DESCRIPTION PLEASE CONTACT: [email protected]
Preference will be given to Indigenous applicants. Self-Identification is encouraged.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.