Community Wellness Outreach Worker
Dead Line: January 19, 2022
- College Diploma in Social Services, Native Child and Family Worker, Native Studies, Child and Youth Worker, or equivalent field.
- Minimum three (3) years’ experience working with Indigenous people, organizations, and communities.
- Knowledge of BFN Heath Services and other BFN departments, programs, and services.
- Understanding, respect, and sensitivity of Anishinaabe culture, traditions, and Seven Grandfather Teachings.
- Knowledge of external service agencies.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Ability to establish positive rapport and foster valuable relationships and partnerships.
- Proficient in administrative skills. Ability to accurately and concisely document and complete required reporting practices.
- Ability work in a team environment independently, with or without supervision.
- Possess conflict resolution skills, de-escalation techniques, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to practice and respect confidentiality and manage sensitive information.
- Exceptional planning, organizational, and time management skills.
- Ability to demonstrate a high level of initiative.
- Favorable CPIC with Vulnerable Sector Check.
- Valid G Drivers Licence and access to insured vehicle.
- Travel required.
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The Community Wellness Outreach Worker is responsible for planning, coordinating, and, delivering community-based and community-driven programming and services in coordination with the National Native Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program (as part of the Community Wellness Program and team) in Rankin, Goulais and Obadjiwon communities.
The Home Care Coordinator is responsible to assist in assessing, coordinating, monitoring, and evaluating the delivery of multi- disciplinary services to clients that are aimed at allowing persons recovering from illness, injury, and treatment, the frail elderly and persons with disabilities to remain in their homes.
The Homemaker is responsible for the delivery of specific homemaker services that are aimed at allowing persons recovering from illness, injury and treatment, the frail elderly and persons with disabilities to remain in their own homes; with travel to all three communities.
The Traditional Health Coordinator assists in the development, coordination and delivery of a culturally appropriate traditional healing and Wellness programs to deliver services and programs that will strengthen traditional health and promote holistic balance to members living on and off reserve.
The Program Support Worker is responsible for relevant program development and facilitation.
The Membership Liaison is primarily responsible for fielding member complaints, concerns and issues; including administration, and directing them to the appropriate department and/or employee within Batchewana First Nation.
The Band Representative is responsible to act on behalf of the First Nation as a party in the court proceedings involving the First Nation’s children and youth under the CYSFA.
The Family Advocate is responsible to provide support/advocacy with child welfare involved families seeking support by providing help to clarify, understand and address issues, increase awareness, and access to internal and external resources, support community wellness initiatives and collaborate to identify gaps in services.
The Crisis Worker provides help, services and support to clients that are at-risk.