Nutritional Support Worker

Blind River

Social Services

POSTED: 5 weeks ago

Mississauga First Nation

5166

December 10, 2024

Full Time

Position: Nutritional Support Worker
Accountability: Social Service Manager
Salary: $42,132 - $47,873
Employment Status: Full Time (2 years contract)
Hours of Work: 32 hours per week
Preferences: MFN Band Members
Circulation Level: Level I

The Nutritional Support Worker will perform the following duties:
- Deliver nutrition support services to families and children, including nutrition awareness and education, food preparation classes and events, healthy food and snack distribution, and other services delivered by the Nutrition Support Program.
- Deliver outreach and knowledge-sharing activities and events to raise awareness about healthy eating, access to healthy foods, and nutrition.
- Collaborate with regional and community service organizations, schools, and healthcare providers to identify and address food security and nutrition issues and develop sustainable solutions.
- Assist families and children in accessing nutrition support programming with dignity and respect, ensuring confidentiality and maintaining their privacy.
- Handling, sorting, and storing food for the nutrition support programming in accordance with safety and sanitation guidelines. Maintain clean and organized nutrition support facilities, adhering to health and safety regulations.
- Conduct regular inventory checks and maintain accurate records of food stock levels, expiration dates, and distribution activities.
- Coordinate with local food suppliers, community gardens and greenhouses, local food producers, and donors to procure a diverse range of nutritious food items for distribution to community members.
- Support data collection and reporting efforts to track nutrition support programming engagement, community needs, and outcomes to inform program evaluation and improvement.
- Prepare funding proposals, program reports, briefings to MFN management, and other program tasks related to the Nutrition Support Program

The Nutritional Support Worker will possess the following qualifications, skills, experiences, and attributes:
- Grade 12 or equivalent.
- Must provide clear Vulnerable Reference Check from the Canadian Police Information Center (CPIC).
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize responsibilities effectively.
- Valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation may be required for off-site activities or food pickups.
- Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act, as it applies to the worker.
- Knowledge of the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System.
- Knowledge and sensitive to cultural practices and traditions in the workplace, i.e., smudging.
- Ability to handle stressful situations; strong organizational, time management skills.
- Ability to take initiative and work independently; ability to meet deadlines and work flexible hours.
- Effective verbal and communication skills; good time management skills; ability to work with little or no supervision.