Family Well Being Worker

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  • CompanyEelŭnaapéewi Lahkéewiit Early Learning Centre
  • Job TypeHuman/Social Services
  • Required ExperienceTwo (2) years' experience in the health or social services sectors.
  • Job TypeContract, Full Time
  • Education / CredentialsSocial work/Social services Degree/Diploma/Certification from a recognized Community College/University and/or a combination of education and experience.
  • ResumeRequired
  • Cover LetterRequired
  • Application Deadline07/05/2024

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Job Description

Department: Health Centre

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Health Director, The Family Well-Being Worker will provide a key role in planning, developing and implementing family well-being education and activities and engaging community members to participate in health and social programs.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (Shall include but not limited to)

  • Prepares and delivers family well-being promotion, education and prevention clinics, presentations and workshops to the Community.
  • Works closely and supports the Health, Social and Education Team with the delivery of Family Well-Being promotion and prevention activities.
  • Delivers individual and family sessions on family violence and well-being.
  • Provides systems navigation and advocacy, when necessary.
  • Facilitates family group culture-based workshops and life skills supports.
  • Coordinates family action circles.
  • Completes family wellness planning.
  • Delivers programs for children and youth who have been exposed to or witnessed violence and programs to promote the health, wellbeing and integration of individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual,
    transgendered, queer, two-spirited and other sexual orientations within the context of the greater community.
  • Facilitates peer support groups.
  • Delivers workshops and supports for children, young adults, adults, elders, men, women and those who identify with a non-binary gender.
    • Land-based youth and family programs.
  • Develops proposals for additional Family Well-Being funding.
  • Prepares reports for special projects initiated outside of normal responsibilities
  • Collects reports and data for rollup that is comprehensive, accurate and systematic.
  • Provide activity reports, time sheets, written reports and other requests as required
  • Completes reports and statistics as required and those required by the funders.
  • Liaise and interact with external governments, agencies and native organizations on health matters impacting Delaware Nation.
  • Assists in conducting research, compiling data and preparing reports.

Experience and Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Social work/Social services Degree/Diploma/Certification from a recognized Community College/University and/or a combination of education and experience.
  • Two (2) years’ experience in the health or social services sectors.
  • Must have current Infant/Child Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation [CPR), advanced First Aid
  • Knowledgeable of a holistic approach to individual and Family Well-Being legislation, theories, practices and procedures as well as Traditional Medicine and medical terminology
  • Well-developed organizational, communication (verbal and written), listening and interpersonal skills.
  • Knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Internet search engines and email.
  • Demonstrated leadership qualities and work independently
  • Ability to multi-task within respective deadlines.
  • Must be reliable, punctual and committed in maintaining confidentiality.
  • Friendly, helpful and enthusiastic attitude.
  • Must be able to work effectively in a variety of settings and in a cross-cultural situation and be knowledgeable of the services available in the community.
  • Ability to work in a team environment and independently depending on the circumstance.
  • Valid Ontario Driver’s License and access to a reliable vehicle,

How to Apply

All interested candidates, please submit a Cover Letter (0utlining your qualifications as per job posting), Resume and 3 Current References (names & contact numbers) (2 work related and 1 character) to:

Cathy Stonefish, Interim Director of Operations
Delaware Nation Administration Office
I4760 School House Line
R.R.3 Thamesville, Ontario N0P 2K0

Marked: “Confidential: FAMILY WELL-BEING WORKER”

Deadline date to apply: July 05, 2024 @4pm

LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.