Family Support Worker

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  • CompanyOneida Nation of the Thames
  • Job TypeHuman/Social Services
  • Required ExperienceCase management experience, knowledge and awareness of Oneida culture and history, experience working with Indigenous children, youth, and families
  • Job TypeFull Time
  • ResumeRequired
  • Cover LetterRequired
  • Application Deadline06/21/2024

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Job Description

Position: Family Support Worker                                                                     Term: Permanent Full-Time          Department: Band RepresentativesDivision: Community and Social Services                                       Salary: Competitive salary rangeHours: 35 hours per week, 8:30a.m. to 4:30p.m., Monday to Friday, flexible to work some evenings and weekends Posting Date: June 10, 2024                                                                                             Closing Date: June 21, 2024 at 4:30p.m. JOB SUMMARY:   Reporting to the Band Representative Manager, the Family Support Worker is responsible for providing child and family support to families within the Oneida Nation of the Thames, London and local surrounding area.The Family Support Worker will provide community-based services that support Oneida children and youth and families, who are seeking supportive services and or/may be at risk of CAS intervention and/or who are involved with CAS, to live safely within their families of origin. Thereby keeping children with family and/or in the community.The Family Support Worker will also support any person who is seeking family support services based on the programming offered and the needs of the service seeker.

Experience and Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:Post-Secondary Degree or Diploma in Social Work, Human Services or related field of study.Case management experience is preferred.Must have demonstrated knowledge and awareness of Oneida culture and history.Must have demonstrated experience working with indigenous children, youth, and families.Must have strong knowledge of Bill C–92: An Act Respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis Children, Youth and Families.Valid Class “G” driver’s license and use of company vehicle required.

How to Apply

MANDATORY DOCUMENTATION WITH APPLICATION: A cover letter must be included with your application addressing the qualifications outlined above.Resume.  REQUIREMENTS PRIOR TO STARTING EMPLOYMENT:The successful candidate must submit a recent Vulnerable Sector CPIC/VSC (completed within a 30-day timeframe), at their own expense.The successful candidate must submit a copy of a valid Class “G” Ontario driver’s license and recent driver’s abstract (completed within a 30-day timeframe), at their own expense.The successful candidate must submit a copy of applicable educational qualifications (certificates, diplomas, degrees, etc.). Submit all mandatory documentation to hr.recruitment@oneida.on.ca.  Late applications will not be accepted.All applications will be screened according to the above qualifications, including a full and complete application as requested.Only those selected for interview will be contacted.A registered member of a First Nation as per Section 16(1) of the Human Rights Act, is preferred.Oneida Nation is committed to workplace diversity and provides accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout our hiring process. If you require accommodations, please contact Human Resources. To request a full job profile, contact the Human Resources Department at 519-652-3244 ext. 827 or by email hr.recruitment@oneida.on.ca.