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Community Support Services Worker
Blind River
Social Services
POSTED:
6 days ago
Employer:
Mississauga First Nation
ES Job ID:
5355
Closing Date:
March 20, 2025
Duration:
Full Time
,
Temporary
Job Description:
Position: Community Support Services Worker
Accountability: Social Service Manager
Salary: $49,753 - $56,542
Employment Status: full Time 2 years contract
Hours of Work: 32 hrs
Preferences: MFN Band Members
Circulation Level: Level I
The Community Support Services Worker will:
- Develop and deliver programs and workshops to address the needs of the community. Develop and maintain confidential record keeping system for the program.
- Coordinate logistics of program projects, workshops, and events.
- Develop, organize, and facilitate parenting, budgeting and other workshops as required.
- Promote programs, workshops, community events.
- Develop participation tracking system for statistical purposes.
- Assist with the coordination, planning and organization of cultural activities for the program.
- Assist with the development, planning and coordination of healthy lifestyles activities for the community.
- Actively participate on team meetings
- Coordinate community events such as Family Swim, Fishing Derby, Seasonal Feasts, Christmas Food Baskets, etc.
- Coordinate and implement Breakfast Programs.
- Develop annual program budget with assistance from Social Services Manager.
- Monitor program budgets to ensure expenditures are within budgetary limits.
- Ensure completion of administrative tasks as required.
- Prepare reports and correspondence as required.
- Prepare an annual work plan and quarterly reports to funders.
- Prepare and submit updates to the community on program activities.
- Establish work priorities, ensure deadlines are met and procedures are followed.
Accountability: Social Service Manager
Salary: $49,753 - $56,542
Employment Status: full Time 2 years contract
Hours of Work: 32 hrs
Preferences: MFN Band Members
Circulation Level: Level I
The Community Support Services Worker will:
- Develop and deliver programs and workshops to address the needs of the community. Develop and maintain confidential record keeping system for the program.
- Coordinate logistics of program projects, workshops, and events.
- Develop, organize, and facilitate parenting, budgeting and other workshops as required.
- Promote programs, workshops, community events.
- Develop participation tracking system for statistical purposes.
- Assist with the coordination, planning and organization of cultural activities for the program.
- Assist with the development, planning and coordination of healthy lifestyles activities for the community.
- Actively participate on team meetings
- Coordinate community events such as Family Swim, Fishing Derby, Seasonal Feasts, Christmas Food Baskets, etc.
- Coordinate and implement Breakfast Programs.
- Develop annual program budget with assistance from Social Services Manager.
- Monitor program budgets to ensure expenditures are within budgetary limits.
- Ensure completion of administrative tasks as required.
- Prepare reports and correspondence as required.
- Prepare an annual work plan and quarterly reports to funders.
- Prepare and submit updates to the community on program activities.
- Establish work priorities, ensure deadlines are met and procedures are followed.
Required Skills:
The Community Support Services Worker will possess the following education, experience, and skill qualifications:
- Post-Secondary Diploma in Social Services field.
- Two (2) year experience in the Social Services field working with families.
- Experience working with indigenous people, organizations, and communities.
- Experience developing programs and activity events planning.
- Must provide a clear Vulnerable Sector Check from the Canadian Police Information Center.
- Must have Class \"G\" Ontario Driver's License in good standing and be able to travel.
- Knowledge of Mississauga First Nation programs and services.
- Knowledge of surrounding community agencies, services, and workers.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent facilitation skills and organizational skills.
- Demonstrated conflict resolution and mediation skills.
- Excellent time management skills
- Excellent computer skills with MS Office software and social media.
- Post-Secondary Diploma in Social Services field.
- Two (2) year experience in the Social Services field working with families.
- Experience working with indigenous people, organizations, and communities.
- Experience developing programs and activity events planning.
- Must provide a clear Vulnerable Sector Check from the Canadian Police Information Center.
- Must have Class \"G\" Ontario Driver's License in good standing and be able to travel.
- Knowledge of Mississauga First Nation programs and services.
- Knowledge of surrounding community agencies, services, and workers.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent facilitation skills and organizational skills.
- Demonstrated conflict resolution and mediation skills.
- Excellent time management skills
- Excellent computer skills with MS Office software and social media.
How to Apply:
TO APPLY: Customize your cover letter and resume to the duties, experience, expectations, and qualification listed on the job posting. If you are a member of MFN or of Indigenous descent, please include this information in your cover letter. We rely on the information you provide to us in your application during screening. Successful candidates who receive interviews must provide copies of their education qualifications and certifications at the time of interview. Please note that all interviews will be in person. If you would like a copy of the full job description and/or are interested in applying you may submit your covering letter, resume and three (3) work related references to:
Mississauga First Nation / Attention: Human Resources Department
P.O. Box 1299 Blind River, Ontario P0R1B0
EMAIL: [email protected] FAX: 705-356-1740
Deadline: March 20, 2025
Thank you to all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
WALKING IN BALANCE
A socially and culturally healthy community where individuals have the opportunity to prosper and to achieve their full potential spiritually, emotionally, mentally, and physically through generous and unselfish support for one another, while pursuing balance and harmony within, with each other, and with Mother Earth.
Mississauga First Nation / Attention: Human Resources Department
P.O. Box 1299 Blind River, Ontario P0R1B0
EMAIL: [email protected] FAX: 705-356-1740
Deadline: March 20, 2025
Thank you to all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
WALKING IN BALANCE
A socially and culturally healthy community where individuals have the opportunity to prosper and to achieve their full potential spiritually, emotionally, mentally, and physically through generous and unselfish support for one another, while pursuing balance and harmony within, with each other, and with Mother Earth.