PERSONNEL REQUIRED

One (1) Full-Time Position

LOCATION

Kawawachikamach, Wellness Centre

WORK SCHEDULE

35 hours a week, Monday to Friday

WAGE

Based on Salary Scale

DATE POSTED

April 11, 2024

START DATE

April 22, 2024- urgent

OVERVIEW

To coordinate and act as a knowledgeable resource in assisting Naskapi children and families, allowing them access to existing federal, provincial, and local services. Such as social services and educational programs that address a child’s needs.

REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; otherwise a Certificate or Diploma in a relevant field with two (2) years’ experience; otherwise a Community-based worker or Cultural Worker;
  • Knowledge of health and social services and educational supports available to Naskapi Beneficiaries;
  • Effective advocacy and communication skills. Including Naskapi, Innu, English and French;
  • Comfortable in public speaking and facilitating information sessions;
  • Strong organizational, critical thinking, multitasking, and decision-making skills;
  • Computer literate;
  • Openminded to feedback from clientele;
  • Committed to a healthy lifestyle and willing to undergo drug testing.

JOB DESCRIPTION

  • Develop and maintain relationships with community resources, including collaboration with existing community-based organizations;
  • Proactively identify and support children with unmet needs, facilitating timely access to services;
  • Create and implement case management policies and procedures, ensuring effective service planning and evaluation;
  • Liaise with health and social services, fostering collaborative relationships to enhance service accessibility;
  • Facilitate access to professionals for assessments and follow-ups with clients to ensure continuous care for children;
  • Promote cultural competency in care, treating First Nations Peoples with respect and compassion.
  • Coordinate with Jordan’s Principle focal points for complex cases, ensuring seamless service transition;
  • Establish networks with the CLSC, Wellness Team and other services;
  • Process service requests, liaising with Health Canada for approvals and follow-ups;
  • Inform sectors about the initiative, maintain records for reporting, and facilitate consultation meetings.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Resumes, including a cover letter, must be submitted by April 18, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. Please give your documents to Ms. Mary Shanookt Guanish, Secretary for the Nation Office. A hiring committee will conduct interviews.

FURTHER INFORMATION

Should you have any questions concerning this position, please get in touch with Ms. Nancy Shecanapish at the Wellness Centre. Phone: 1-833-585-1952 or E-mail: nancyshecanapish@naskapi.ca

PERSONNEL POLICY

The successful candidate will be subject to the Personnel Policy with the Naskapi Nation Office and will have to sign and accept the terms and conditions of employment upon hiring.