Position: Social Worker - Full Time Permanent

Location: Sheshatshiu, NL

The Innu Round Table Secretariat is dedicated to the collective well-being of the Sheshatshiu and Mushuau Innu. Focused on the well-being of Innu children and families, the Sheshatshiu and Mushuau Innu First Nations have established Prevention Services as the agency responsible for developing and delivering child and family support services. These services aim to assist families involved or at risk of involvement in the formal child protection system. The Agency is Innu-led, utilizing a holistic approach to wellness, and working towards full Innu jurisdiction over child and family services.

The goal of the Prevention Services Agency, based on Innu knowledge and culture, is to reduce the involvement of Innu children and families in the current child protection system (CSSD) and mitigate its impacts, especially on children. The Agency also seeks to encourage and support family and community health.

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive Group Benefits Access to extended health, vision, dental, and disability insurance with additional options
• Retirement Plan A competitive Defined Contribution Pension Plan
• Paid Time Off Generous amount of paid time off and holidays
• Relocation Assistance Relocation benefits to ensure a smooth and stress-free transition
• Housing Allowance We provide a housing allowance when relocating to assist with living costs, making it easier to settle into your new environment
• Healthy Living Allowance A yearly allowance to support a healthy lifestyle, which can be used for fitness memberships, or other health-related activities
• Employee Assistance Program Access to confidential support for personal and family matters, mental health, and more

About the Position:

Working full time in Sheshatshiu and reporting to the Clinical Lead, this position requires an individual with a Social Work background. The incumbent will be part of the Social Worker Prevention Services Team, partnering directly with Indigenous Representatives and Community Workers who are Sheshatshiu Innu First Nation (SIFN) members. Working together, the team will develop and deliver prevention services for Innu children, youth and families who are members of SIFN. The Social Worker has direct responsibility to help oversee the ongoing implementation of the Innu-CSSD Protocol. The Protocol outlines the commitment by both Prevention Services and CSSD to share information and work collaboratively on the continual improvement of culturally meaningful services for Innu. The Social Worker is an ally to all Innu coworkers, directly partnering in the delivery of advocacy services and case management processes. The work will be undertaken consistent with the Innu Care Approach, reflecting Innu culture and values.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Continuously build knowledge about Innu culture by engaging in ongoing learning opportunities related to Innu history and the Innu vision for collective health, including but not limited to the Innu Healing Strategy, the Innu Care Approach and the Sheshatshiu Innu timeline
• Collaborate with other community health workers across the First Nation to strengthen connections between Innu health services and programs
• Foster productive working relationship with the provincial child protection staff (CSSD) in Sheshatshiu and other offices as needed
• Develop prevention activities and strategies reflecting Innu culture and the Innu Care Approach to meet community needs
• Support prevention staff in the development and coordination of intervention plans and services
• Work with families, community staff and other service providers to develop and coordinate case management plans for children returning home from care
• Collaborate on communication and outreach materials to raise community awareness of prevention activities
• Maintain thorough and accurate documentation in accordance with professional standards
• Participate in regular meetings with the prevention team for support and progress reviews
• Represent the IRT Secretariat and the community on specific groups or committees as required

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary degree in Social Work or near completion
• Registration with the NLCSW
• Clear Code of Conduct and Vulnerable Sector Checks
• A valid Drivers License

Personal Suitability:

• Strong professional ethics and a commitment to cross-cultural work
• Understanding of colonialism and the impacts of intergenerational trauma, especially on Indigenous children in child welfare systems
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• The ability to exercise good judgment, discretion, and confidentiality