Competition #2024-47

Closing Date: May 10, 2024

Shawenim Abinoojii is a non-profit service provider and Southeast First Nations-led organization. We offer a rewarding work environment, and opportunities to challenge yourself, apply your skillset and be a part of a unique First nations-led service model. Shawenim Abinoojii is dedicated to the sacred duty of loving, protecting, and nurturing First Nation children and their families.

OVERVIEW: Reporting to the Sacred Care Case Manager, the Sacred Care Shkabeh will be responsible for providing direct in-home support services. The Sacred Care Shkabeh will work within a team that provides comprehensive case management services and supports a holistic circle of care.

KEY RESPONSIBILITES:

• Supports youth in the development of their daily living skills, based on their needs and goals.
• Access community resources in the fields of mental health, addictions, and related social services.
• Collaborate with community resources focused on wellness services and supports.
• Fostering a safe and supportive environment that empowers youth to explore and respond to their emotional and psychological needs.
• Complete and submit required service documentation.
• Utilize a relationship-based approach to deescalating and responding to emergencies as they arise.
• Maintain timely and effective communication with the holistic circle of care to support the care of youth.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong understanding of approaches to supporting life skills development.
• Knowledge of community-based resources.
• Knowledge in the areas of Addictions, Attachment, Mental Health & Trauma and how it impacts young people.
• Knowledge of the Child and Family Services (CFS) sector & foster care legislation.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of First Nations experiences, culture and philosophies.
• Demonstrated skills and competence to establish supportive relationships.
• Knowledge of assessment and crisis intervention.
• Ability to work flexible schedule in order to accommodate the needs of the youth.
• Satisfactory Child Abuse, Adult Abuse, Vulnerable Person Check and Criminal Record Check.
• Excellent communication, organization, problem solving, and team skills.
• Ability to speak Anishinaabe preferred.

For the best results please apply directly through bamboohr.com using the following link: https://saihr.bamboohr.com/jobs/?source=shawenim-abinoojii

You are also welcome to apply to [email protected] or drop your resume off at our main office located at 865 Main Street.

WE THANK ALL WHO APPLY HOWEVER ONLY THOSE CANDIDATES SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED. PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO INTERNAL CANDIDATES, SOUTHEAST COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND SELF-DECLARED CANDIDATES (FIRST NATIONS, INUIT OR METIS).