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Batchewana First Nation

Program Support Worker

By Batchewana First Nation

Dead Line: January 19, 2022

The Program Support Worker is responsible for relevant program development and facilitation. The Program Support Worker provides counseling activities including crisis intervention with clients and traditional methods of support. The Program Support Worker will oversee the content of prevention activities within the shelter and the BFN communities, acting as a liaison to and advocating with outside agencies. The Program Support Worker will provide input for or completing statistical reports as needed, assisting in designing and conducting training/presentations and developing resources for Crisis and Relief Crisis Workers and BFN community on Domestic Violence as needed.
 
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
 
• Conducts residential and outreach services such as counselling, referrals, advocacy and group sessions based on an understanding of intergenerational trauma and colonial violence in order to help clients connect and make change in their lives.
• Develops, delivers and evaluates educational group sessions/workshops in order to build healthy coping mechanisms and provide an opportunity to reflect and make healthier choices
 
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
 
• Post-secondary degree in social work field or related field, or relevant education and two years’ work social service experience, preferably frontline with families
 
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
 
• Knowledge of various forms of domestic violence and impacts on women/families
• Previous experience or willingness to learn to implement and deliver programming related to clients’ needs on a one-to-one basis or in a group setting
• Knowledgeable about the culture and the significant characteristics of the social structure and relevant human services needs of Batchewana First Nation.
• Knowledgeable of the range of both contemporary and traditional methods of intervention, support and healing that are effective in promoting community, family and individual well-being.
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills. Proficient advocacy skills an asset.
• Possesses experience with documentation and report writing.
 
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
 
• Class "G" driver’s license and access to insured vehicle required; favourable driver’s abstract upon hire
• Must be able to provide a favourable CPIC upon hire with Vulnerable Sector Screening
 
Based on the current COVID-19 Pandemic restrictions please forward your cover letter and resume to email:
humanresources@batchewana.ca
 

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