Family Well Being Worker

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  • CompanyEelŭnaapéewi Lahkéewiit (Delaware Nation)
  • 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 Deadline07/26/2024

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Job Description

Family Well Being Worker

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, well-being 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. l:l Land-based youth and family programs.
. Develop proposals for additional Family Well-Being funding.
. Prepares reports for special projects initiated outside of normal responsibilities
. Collects reports and data for a roll-up that is comprehensive, accurate and systematic.
. Provide activity reports, timesheets, 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.

Location:
1,4BLl School House Line
Family Well-Being Centre
R.R.3 Thamesville,
Ontario
NOP 1CO

Job Status:
Full-time, 1 year Contract

Wages:
Based on qualifications

Hours of Work:
8:30 am to 4:30 pm Flexible hours may be required including some evenings and weekends

CLOSING DATE:
luly 26,2024 4;00 p.m.

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 0ntario Driver’s License and access to a reliable vehicle.

How to Apply

All interested candidates, please submit a Cover Letter (Outlining 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 W0RKER’

Deadline date to apply: July 26,2024 @4pm

LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED

Eelŭnaapéewi Lahkéewiit gives preference to First Nation applications as permitted by Section 16(1-) of the Canadian Human Rights Act.

While we sincerely appreciate all applicants, only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted.

Please note the selected candidate will be required to submit a current CPE/Vulnerable Sector Search and consent to a background reference check.