Sagamok Anishnawbek
Niigaaniin Ontario Works
Niigaaniin is the implementation of the Ontario Works legislation with culturally appropriate provisions. Rates, eligibility and program parameters are established by the Ontario Works program.
Niigaaniin offices are located at 575 Sagamok Road and operated between the hours of 8:30am and 4:30pm (but closed for lunch between 12:00 and 1:00pm).
Niigaaniin may be contact by phoning (705) 865-1395 or toll-free at 1 (800) 727-5503.
Faxes may be sent to (705) 865-3038.
Our primary services include Financial Support, Employment Assistance and Additional Services.
The Niigaaniin program is based on community specific needs, and programs are delivered through a client case management model within Sagamok Anishnawbek.
Employment Assistance
We want you to help you become job ready, find employment and stay employed.
Niigaaniin staff will work with you to determine what your employment needs are and help you develop a plan that is suited to your skills, experience and circumstances.
How can Niigaaniin help you obtain employment and financial independence?
- Job readiness workshops, like job searching, resume writing, preparing for an interview.
- Opportunities to build your skills through volunteering through the Community Placement Program
- Referrals to training programs to help build your skills and enhance your employability.
- Referrals to paid employment and training opportunities, such as the Enhanced Employment Placement Program
- Referrals to job counselling to help you make sense of your employment opportunities.
- Referrals to educational programs that will help you obtain your grade 12 diploma or Grade Equivalent Diploma (GED).
Use our Employment Resource Centre for all your job research and document preparation needs.
- Computer use with Internet connectivity and access to on-line job search tools
- Access to a fax machine, phone and photocopier
- Obtain assistance in performing job searches and researching job ad requirements, updating resumes and writing effective cover letters.
Financial Support
- Basic Needs, such as food and clothing for individuals and their families
- Shelter costs, based on the size of the family including rent, heat, hydro, gas, water, sewage, and house insurance
Eligibility for assistance is based upon a number of considerations, including:
- The size of your household family
- Your household’s total shelter costs, including energy use.
- The income of everyone in your household.
- Any assets owned by everyone in your household, including vehicles, properties, RRSPs, etc.
- That you and everyone in your household who is at least 18 years of age and employable participate in approved Employment Assistance activities
Additional Services
Transitional Support Funding (TSF) - Shelter Related
Niigaaniin provides financial assistance (up to $1,500 per 12 month period) to current Ontario Works and OSDP Clients as well as Low Income Applicants.
TSF assistance is intended for clients:
- to avoid evictions and disconnections by helping with rental and energy arrears.
- to obtain and retain housing by helping with rent and energy deposits and energy top-ups.
- to establish a new residence by helping with the purchase of essential furniture and appliance needs.
- to relocate to better or more suitable accommodations for educational or employment needs.
- to improve living circumstances or resolve health and safety needs, including home repairs.
Extended Health Benefits
Determined based upon need, Niigaaniin provides various health benefits (up to $400 per fiscal year) to individuals and families with high health costs, such as:
- basic dental care
- diabetic supplies
- eyeglasses
- prosthetic appliances, like hearing aids
- prescription drugs
- surgical supplies and dressings
- transportation for medical appointments
Funerals and Burials
Determined based upon need, Niigaaniin provides funeral and burial benefits (up to $2,250).
Non-Health-Related
Determined based upon need, Niigaaniin provides assistance (up to $200 per fiscal year) to help you receive training, travel for non-health-related reasons, moving expenses and any other special service authorized by the Ministry of Community and Social Services.
Source: https://sagamok.ca/programs-services/community-wellness/niigaaniin-ontario-works/
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Teacher
Responsible for the education of the students in his/her charge and for working with students, parents, other teachers and school staff towards achieving the goals set forth in BIIDAABAN KINOOMAAGEGAMIK School’s Mission Statement.
Educational Assistants
The Educational Assistant shall assist the assigned classroom teacher in providing instruction to the class and will assist in the implementation of individual student education plans (IEP’s).
Family Support Worker
The Family Support Worker will work collaboratively to provide support and advocacy for families during and following child welfare investigations.
Family Wellbeing Worker
Contribute to the development of secondary and tertiary prevention and case management policies and procedures in collaboration with Child and Family Unit Team and other relevant partners.