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Youth Representative - Board of Directors
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POSTED:
2 days ago
Employer:
Nogdawindamin Family and Community Services
ES Job ID:
16149
Closing Date:
January 21, 2025
Job Description:
NOGDAWINDAMIN Family and Community Services, a designated Indigenous Child Welfare Agency under the Child Youth and Family Services Act serving member First Nations situated between Sault Ste. Marie and Sudbury is seeking a:
YOUTH REPRESENTATIVE - BOARD OF DIRECTORS
LOCATION: North Shore First Nation Territory (Batchewana First Nation to Atikameksheng Anishnawbek)
Summary
As a member of the Board of Directors, the Youth Representative is accountable for providing strategic leadership and supporting governance decision-making for the Agency. The Youth Representative is intended to support cultural inclusivity within the Board of Directors, and the role is intended to maintain the prescience of the cycle of life and how children and youth are gifts of the Creator. The Youth Representative will take part in Board of Director proceedings and events, providing cultural and experiential knowledge relevant to discussion. The Youth Representative may
suggest direction in terms of the course of action of the Board of Directors as a body entity. The Youth Representative is also intended to represent the issues and concerns of the life stage as understood within the Anishinaabe worldview. Youth Representative term is one (1) year subject to annual renewal but can be resigned at any point without penalty.
YOUTH REPRESENTATIVE - BOARD OF DIRECTORS
LOCATION: North Shore First Nation Territory (Batchewana First Nation to Atikameksheng Anishnawbek)
Summary
As a member of the Board of Directors, the Youth Representative is accountable for providing strategic leadership and supporting governance decision-making for the Agency. The Youth Representative is intended to support cultural inclusivity within the Board of Directors, and the role is intended to maintain the prescience of the cycle of life and how children and youth are gifts of the Creator. The Youth Representative will take part in Board of Director proceedings and events, providing cultural and experiential knowledge relevant to discussion. The Youth Representative may
suggest direction in terms of the course of action of the Board of Directors as a body entity. The Youth Representative is also intended to represent the issues and concerns of the life stage as understood within the Anishinaabe worldview. Youth Representative term is one (1) year subject to annual renewal but can be resigned at any point without penalty.
Required Skills:
- Must be eighteen (18) years of age or older.
- Understanding of the diversity of Anishinaabe cultural practice.
- Understanding or experience within social service delivery or of the child welfare sector. Experience and knowledge of the Agency's journey is an asset.
- An ability to demonstrate respect and consideration for all perspectives across the spectrum of cultural diversity and life circumstances.
- Must be knowledgeable of the seven North Shore First Nations.
- Experience working with culturally grounded service models within First Nations is an asset.
- Experience working with Elders, Healers, and contemporary helpers is required.
- Ability to commit to an ongoing schedule of director and sub-committee meetings.
- Understanding of the diversity of Anishinaabe cultural practice.
- Understanding or experience within social service delivery or of the child welfare sector. Experience and knowledge of the Agency's journey is an asset.
- An ability to demonstrate respect and consideration for all perspectives across the spectrum of cultural diversity and life circumstances.
- Must be knowledgeable of the seven North Shore First Nations.
- Experience working with culturally grounded service models within First Nations is an asset.
- Experience working with Elders, Healers, and contemporary helpers is required.
- Ability to commit to an ongoing schedule of director and sub-committee meetings.
Requirements:
- Respect for, sensitivity towards as well as knowledge and understanding of Anishnawbek culture, traditions and the Seven Grandfather Teachings.
- Ability to understand and speak Anishnawbemowin is an asset.
- Must provide a Criminal Records Check deemed satisfactory by the employer.
- Must have a Class 'G' Ontario Driver's License, access to a vehicle and the ability to travel.
- Must have $1M automobile insurance coverage.
- Ability to understand and speak Anishnawbemowin is an asset.
- Must provide a Criminal Records Check deemed satisfactory by the employer.
- Must have a Class 'G' Ontario Driver's License, access to a vehicle and the ability to travel.
- Must have $1M automobile insurance coverage.
How to Apply:
Nogdawindamin Family and Community Services 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. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in the recruitment process. Please submit a job-related resume and cover letter along with three work related references by:
Tuesday, January 21, 2025 - 4:00 pm
Hiring Committee
Nogdawindamin Family and Community Services
210B Gran Street, Batchewana First Nation, ON P6A 0C4
Email: [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.
A full copy of the Terms of Reference is located on our website at www.nog.ca
Tuesday, January 21, 2025 - 4:00 pm
Hiring Committee
Nogdawindamin Family and Community Services
210B Gran Street, Batchewana First Nation, ON P6A 0C4
Email: [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.
A full copy of the Terms of Reference is located on our website at www.nog.ca