Social Services Intake and Navigator
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$ 50000 - 55000
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Mamaweswen The North Shore Tribal Council
NIIGAANIIN SERVICES EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
SOCIAL SERVICES INTAKE AND NAVIGATOR
Job Type: Full Time
Vacancies: 1
Location: City of Sault Ste Marie
Hours of Work: Standard Days; includes occasional evenings and weekends (37.5 hours/ wk.)
Annual Salary Range: $50000 - $55000
Signing Bonus: A signing bonus will be offered to the successful candidate upon hire.
Do you want to join a dynamic team We are looking an individual to join our Niigaaniin team as a Social Services Intake and Navigator to support our community members in accessing community supports.
If you are an out of the box thinker with a proven track record of working with Indigenous people in social services
Then you need to apply and join our Niigaaniin Team!
PURPOSE
The goal of the Netam eni-wiijgaabitaak is to be the first access person for the community members. The Netam eni-wiijgaabitaak assist in the navigation through services to support community members in their developmental social spiritual and educational needs by creating and monitoring referral pathways and coordinating integrated services care plans.
The Netam eni-wiijgaabitaak is responsible for the screening information sessions needed assigns and intake process of the programs provided by Niigaaniin Services under Mamaweswen The North Shore Tribal Council Seven First Nation Communities and Robinson Huron Treaty Area.
The Netam eni-wiigaabitaak will be responsible for planning and facilitating case management meetings amongst all services.
QUALIFICATIONS
Requirements:
- It is preferred for the applicant to be a registered band member of the First Nations serviced by Niigaaniin Services including Batchewana First Nation Garden River First Nation Thessalon First Nation Mississauga First Nation Serpent River First Nation Sagamok Anishnawbek Atikameksheng Anishnawbek and Wahnapitae First Nation.
- University Degree in Social Sciences or Social Work and/or Diploma in Social Services or Career and Work Counselling and/or equivalent work experience
- 2-5 years employment experience dealing with individuals and facilitating groups of diverse clients (harder to employ) facing multiple barriers to employment
- Must maintain First Aid and CPR certification
- Will have a valid class G drivers license and a vehicle
- Ability to travel
- Must have a clear Criminal Reference Check and Vulnerable Peoples Sector Check applicable to the responsibilities of this position.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge and understanding of Anishnaabemowin culture and traditions of Indigenous people of the Robinson Huron Treaty
- Will be knowledgeable about the culture and the significant characteristics of the social structure and relevant human services needs of Anishnawbe
- All candidates must be able to work with a diverse population
- Employment Ontario Programs and Services
- Solid knowledge of the Employment Ontario Programs Canadian/Ontario labour market Canadian/Ontario workplace practices job search strategies and techniques
- Familiar with return-to-work strategies life skills employment training and counselling
- Familiar with community services networks and knowledge the Niigaaniin Services would be an asset
- Ability to balance target outcomes with quality client care
- Knowledge of federal and provincial policies and legislation regulations and/or guidelines that are relevant to the funding and delivery of Niigaaniin services
- Knowledge of the local labour market is essential; knowledge of broader labour market conditions and how to obtain information is also necessary
- Will have a thorough knowledge of the range of relevant community-based and external programs and services available to community members
- Ability to build rapport with surrounding agencies
- Will be knowledgeable of the range of both contemporary and traditional methods of intervention assessment counselling support training and healing that are effective in promoting community family and individual development and well-being
- Solid understanding of Personal Protective Equipment related to the role of Mental Health and Addictions
- Ability to navigate and bridge service pathways back to first nation community based supports for eligible members based on individual need
- Ability to use Microsoft Word Excel PowerPoint and Outlook
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
- Excellent communication (verbal/written)
- Excellent stress management skills
- Efficient time management skills with adherence to timelines and deadline and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to learn new skills and be flexible to adapt to changing workload
- Able to work independently and maintains a supportive and cooperative environment with colleagues and the communities and
- Able to work with minimal supervision.
Application Deadline Open until filled.
Apply Online: Tarini Human Resource Manager H.B Comm CHRP CIHRP
Mamaweswen The North Shore Tribal Council; Niigaaniin Services
A full job description is available upon requestPlease email
Mamaweswen The North Shore Tribal Council would like to say Miigwech to all that apply.
Only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.
***Miigwech***
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
