About This Role
This role involves creating connections between health and social resources for children and families in 13 affiliated First Nation communities. The Child and Youth Development Services Support Worker assists clients in proactively engaging with the community, family, and children, and helps individuals maintain resilient-focused wellness by offering various services and support.
Responsibilities
- Develop an Initial Intake Assessment and create an individualized Care Plan and referrals
- Provide counselling, information, education, and guidance to clients with regard to rehabilitation services
- Advocate and monitor clients’ needs and take appropriate action
- Participate in inter-disciplinary case conferences
- Keep accurate, timely client contact records in accordance with program requirements
- Facilitate linkages to needed services within the broader service community
- Develop networks and partnerships with community resources
- Advocate for client and coordinate case management meetings with relevant partners
- Facilitate access to Anishinaabe knowledge, traditions, and cultural beliefs in the healing process (if appropriate)
- Maintain statistics required by the Ministry and the Program with regard to qualitative and quantitative aspects of the Program
- Perform additional duties as required
Requirements
- University degree or college diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution (social work, early childhood education, social services)
- Ability to work independently and in a team setting
- Excellent skills in the following areas: computer, organization, networking, interpersonal, presentation, and communication (written & oral)
- Experience working with children and families
- Knowledge of the Anishinaabe culture and language and experience in working in First Nation communities
- Valid driver’s license and vehicle
- Willingness to travel when required
- Vulnerable Sector Criminal Records Search
Important Details
- Schedule: 5 days a week, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
- Contract: Full time, Permanent
Application Process
- Forward resume, cover letter, and 3 references to the Human Resource Department, Kenora Chiefs Advisory
Other Conditions
- Traditional practices involve burning sacred medicines including tobacco, sweetgrass, sage, and cedar within the work setting
About the Company
Kenora Chiefs Advisory is the employer for this role.