Prevention Services Worker (Child and Youth Supports)

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  • CompanyOneida Nation of the Thames
  • Job TypeHuman/Social Services
  • Required ExperienceExperience working with First Nation children, youth, and families.
  • Job TypeContract
  • ResumeRequired
  • Cover LetterRequired
  • Application Deadline06/28/2024

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Job Description

Position:                Prevention Services Worker (Child and Youth Supports)          Reporting to:       Prevention Services Supervisor or designate                                                                               Term:                     Temporary contract (Immediate – August 30, 2024) Division:                 Community and Social Services                       Salary:                    Competitive salary rangeHours:                    35 hours per week, 8:30a.m. to 4:30p.m., Monday to Friday, flexible to align work schedule with program requirements which will include some evenings, weekends, and statutory holidays Posting Date: June 17, 2024                                                                                             Closing Date: June 28, 2024 at 4:30p.m. JOB SUMMARY:   The Prevention Services Worker (Child and Youth Supports) is responsible for providing child and family support to First Nation families within Oneida Nation of the Thames, London and local surrounding area. The Prevention Services Worker (Child and Youth Supports) will provide community-based prevention services that support Oneida children and youth, 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. This position will also support any person who is seeking prevention services based on the programming offered and the needs of the service seeker. The Prevention Services Worker (Child and Youth Supports) will be instrumental in supporting the summer programming for children and youth in Oneida Nation of the Thames.  This will include planning, and supporting summer programming, attending and supervising field trips, summer camp and working collaboratively with other service providers and vendors under Oneida Nation of the Thames.

Experience and Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:Post-secondary degree or diploma in Social Work, Human Services, Child and Youth Worker, or related field of study.Consideration will be given to applicants that are currently enrolled in a related degree or diploma program.Experience working with First Nation children, youth, and families.Valid Class “G” Ontario driver’s license is preferred.

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 [email protected].  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 [email protected].