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Niigaaniin Case Worker
Blind River
Social Services
POSTED:
2 weeks ago
Employer:
Mississauga First Nation
ES Job ID:
5366
Closing Date:
April 02, 2025
Duration:
Full Time
Job Description:
Position: Niigaaniin Case Worker
Accountability: Niigaaniin Director
Salary: $51,034 - $57,990
Employment Status: 2 Years Contract
Hours of Work: 32 hrs
Preferences: MFN Band Members
Circulation Level: Level I
The Niigaaniin Case Worker will perform the following duties:
- Knowledge of the range of relevant community based and external programs and services available to community members.
- Knowledge of the range of both contemporary and traditional methods of intervention, assessment, counselling, support, training, and healing that are effective in promoting community, family and individual development and well-being.
- Assists in monitoring the need for financial and development assistance and opportunity development through interaction with community members and through information sharing/ liaison with staff of related community-based programs/ services, and relevant other native and non native agencies working with community members.
- Will be thoroughly familiar with the relevant Tribal, First Nation, federal and provincial policies and legislation, regulations and/or guidelines that are relevant to the funding and guidelines that are relevant to the funding and delivery of Niigaaniin program services.
- Acts as a role model to other staff and community members in the day-to-day execution of responsibilities of the position.
- Reviews relevant intake and subsequently submitted change of status information (financial and developmental assistance applicants, hostel resident applicants, applicants for homemakers services, applicants for funeral / burial assistance, temporary child care assistance applicants, applicants for emergency assistance etc.).
- Seeks/ obtains additional information as may be required in order to assess initial and continuing eligibility and entitlement for financial and developmental assistance.
- Relate effectively to program management and colleagues as a diplomatic and flexible team player.
- Maintain strict confidentiality and adhere to Personnel policies and procedures.
- Will manage several requests and situations at one time. Stress maybe caused due to complete tasks to meet tight deadlines.
- Maintains a log covering all direct and indirect services provided.
- Assists with the monitoring and evaluation of services offered; Assists with the preparation of reports as required, and a midyear and year-end review of services delivery against program service plan.
- Recommend payment of financial assistance entitlements and client participation costs offsets to their Immediate Supervisor.
- Recommend payment of fees and /or the transfer of entitlements to approved employment/ self-employment development agencies sponsor and/or transfer project proponents to their immediate supervisor
- Accept direction in the preparation of employment assistance reimbursement claims, are sent to the Regional Office.
- Performs other duties as assigned which are unplanned and of a transient nature and are consistent with the above job summary and duties.
Accountability: Niigaaniin Director
Salary: $51,034 - $57,990
Employment Status: 2 Years Contract
Hours of Work: 32 hrs
Preferences: MFN Band Members
Circulation Level: Level I
The Niigaaniin Case Worker will perform the following duties:
- Knowledge of the range of relevant community based and external programs and services available to community members.
- Knowledge of the range of both contemporary and traditional methods of intervention, assessment, counselling, support, training, and healing that are effective in promoting community, family and individual development and well-being.
- Assists in monitoring the need for financial and development assistance and opportunity development through interaction with community members and through information sharing/ liaison with staff of related community-based programs/ services, and relevant other native and non native agencies working with community members.
- Will be thoroughly familiar with the relevant Tribal, First Nation, federal and provincial policies and legislation, regulations and/or guidelines that are relevant to the funding and guidelines that are relevant to the funding and delivery of Niigaaniin program services.
- Acts as a role model to other staff and community members in the day-to-day execution of responsibilities of the position.
- Reviews relevant intake and subsequently submitted change of status information (financial and developmental assistance applicants, hostel resident applicants, applicants for homemakers services, applicants for funeral / burial assistance, temporary child care assistance applicants, applicants for emergency assistance etc.).
- Seeks/ obtains additional information as may be required in order to assess initial and continuing eligibility and entitlement for financial and developmental assistance.
- Relate effectively to program management and colleagues as a diplomatic and flexible team player.
- Maintain strict confidentiality and adhere to Personnel policies and procedures.
- Will manage several requests and situations at one time. Stress maybe caused due to complete tasks to meet tight deadlines.
- Maintains a log covering all direct and indirect services provided.
- Assists with the monitoring and evaluation of services offered; Assists with the preparation of reports as required, and a midyear and year-end review of services delivery against program service plan.
- Recommend payment of financial assistance entitlements and client participation costs offsets to their Immediate Supervisor.
- Recommend payment of fees and /or the transfer of entitlements to approved employment/ self-employment development agencies sponsor and/or transfer project proponents to their immediate supervisor
- Accept direction in the preparation of employment assistance reimbursement claims, are sent to the Regional Office.
- Performs other duties as assigned which are unplanned and of a transient nature and are consistent with the above job summary and duties.
Required Skills:
The Niigaaniin Case Worker will possess the following qualifications, skills, experiences, and attributes:
- Post-secondary Diploma in Social Services or relevant and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Maintain the level of job requirements by attending training, workshops, seminars, certified programs, and team meetings.
- Experience working with a First Nation or Aboriginal Organization preferred.
- Must provide clear Vulnerable Reference Check from the Canadian Police Information Center (CPIC).
- An effective leader.
- 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.
- Strong interpersonal and influencing/negotiation.
- Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity.
- Knowledge and sensitive to cultural practices and traditions in the workplace, i.e., smudging.
- Possess a calm demeanor in responding to customers.
- Demonstrate sound work ethics.
- Be honest and trustworthy.
- Be respectful and flexible.
- Post-secondary Diploma in Social Services or relevant and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Maintain the level of job requirements by attending training, workshops, seminars, certified programs, and team meetings.
- Experience working with a First Nation or Aboriginal Organization preferred.
- Must provide clear Vulnerable Reference Check from the Canadian Police Information Center (CPIC).
- An effective leader.
- 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.
- Strong interpersonal and influencing/negotiation.
- Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity.
- Knowledge and sensitive to cultural practices and traditions in the workplace, i.e., smudging.
- Possess a calm demeanor in responding to customers.
- Demonstrate sound work ethics.
- Be honest and trustworthy.
- Be respectful and flexible.
How to Apply:
TO APPLY: Customize your cover letter and resume to the duties, experience, expectations, and qualification listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. 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 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
Marked: CONFIDENTIAL
EMAIL: [email protected] FAX: 705-356-1740
Deadline: April 2, 2025
Thank you to all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Mississauga First Nation
Attention: Human Resources Department
P.O. Box 1299 Blind River, Ontario P0R1B0
Marked: CONFIDENTIAL
EMAIL: [email protected] FAX: 705-356-1740
Deadline: April 2, 2025
Thank you to all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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