ATIKAMEKSHENG ANISHNAWBEK
Atikameksheng Anishnawbek will thrive together as a strong and proud Nation by honouring our gifts of Anishinabemowin and the Life of the Land.
Competition Number: 2024-025
Position: Family Violence Prevention Worker
Department: Health and Community Wellness
Employment Status: Full Time
Salary: $30.49 - $36.44/HR – 35 Hours per Week
Location: Naughton, ON
Closing Date: April 16, 2024, at 4:00pm
POSITION SCOPE:
Through the Atikameksheng Anishnawbek Community Support Hub the Family Violence Prevention Worker will provide inclusive supports to empower Indigenous women, men, children, youth, families, 2SLGBTQQIA+ by receiving wholistic approached counselling, addiction assessments, mental health and addiction services and after-care services and prevention and promotion programming.
The Family Violence Prevention Worker will be part of the Outreach Team who will invite members to the Atikameksheng Anishnawbek Hub to improve/enhance access to cultural, health and social services in or outside the community.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Mandatory Requirements
- Bachelor of Arts Degree in a Social Work
- College Diploma in Social/Health Sciences and/or
- 5 years' work experience in social/health settings
- Possess experience and/or understand the impacts of violence within the family unit.
- CPIC (Vulnerable Sector) – must be provided at the time of employment offer
Additional Requirements
- Excellent computer and technology knowledge and skills
- Knowledge of Electronic Medical Record technology
- Excellent written and verbal communications
- Ability to provide basic Counselling services
- Excellent Facilitation skills
- Efficient Time management skills and organizational skills in an office setting
- Excellent Customer service skills
- Strong organizational, analytical, administration and oral communication skills
- Ability to handle stressful situations and positive use of conflict management
- Ability to exercise discretion in handling confidential subject matter
- Knowledge and experience in case management
- Knowledge of health promotions and education
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide assistance to individual(s) or families through the case management model
- Provide intakes and assessments and develop plans of care for clients,
- Provide one to one supportive counseling using a Holistic Approach: combination of Traditional and conventional support,
- Topics will include Boundaries, Self-esteem & Compassion, Relationships, Forgiveness & Feelings and more,
- Greet visitors, ascertain nature of business and direct visitors to the CAO and/or appropriate person(s)
- Greet telephone and electronic inquiries; and relay telephone calls and messages
- Exchange information about ongoing work with co-workers and colleagues
- Interact with the Chief Administrative Officer on a regular basis; clarify tasks, schedule appointments, discuss work processes
- Develop and facilitate therapeutic support groups The Family Violence Prevention Worker will facilitate and/or partner with an outside organization to provide sessions for a group of participants to provide Information, support, and guidance (# of groups to be determined),
- Complete referrals & provide Advocacy Services to improve access to Community Services. Work together with Community Services and Women to better service their needs,
- Report to the Health Programs Manager
- Complete annual workplan and budget
- Complete monthly and annual reporting requirements of program and agreement(s)
- Participate in health staff meetings, organizational meetings, program planning meetings, etc.
We offer attractive benefits, opportunities for advancement and an engaging work environment. We offer a RRSP with a matched contribution at a rate 5%, EFAP program, and health and insurance coverage and benefits.
Please refer to our website: https://atikamekshenganishnawbek.ca/ for posting details. A detailed job description is available upon request. Please quote the Competition No. in your cover letter and resume, and submit by email to [email protected], by fax to 705.222.7731or by mail to:
Human Resources,
25 Reserve Rd,
Naughton, ON
P0M 2M0
Please note that preference will be given to qualified Indigenous applicants. Please self-identify.
Only those considered for an interview will be contacted.