Social & Community ServicesCommunity Outreach & Programs
About the job
Requirements
A diploma in a closely related field is required.
Working knowledge of community resources and development is required.
Proven leadership and managerial skills and experience are required.
Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills are required.
A strong understanding of First Nations child and family matters is required.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to negotiate positive results while managing positive relationships, are required.
Knowledge of community and external resources available to families is required.
Proficient computer skills are required.
Strong relationship-building, partnering, and networking skills are required.
The ability to multitask, work under pressure, and prioritize workload is required.
A valid Class G driver's license and personal, reliable transportation are required.
Knowledge of First Nations issues, culture, traditions, customs, and practices is required.
Fluency in Anishinabemowin or willingness to learn is required.
A current Vulnerable Sector Screening certificate and Criminal Record Check are required.
Applicants must provide a cover letter, resume, three current references (two work-related references from a direct supervisor or manager and one character reference after a successful interview), and education certification.
Responsibilities
Deliver after-school programs, including circles, life-skills development, and training sessions.
Organize drop-in nights, homework nights, art nights, music jam nights, and summer programming.
Facilitate activities that incorporate culture and ceremonies.
Help coordinate and plan youth-led events within the community.
Develop and implement initiatives that support the holistic development of children and youth.
Collaborate with community leaders, parents, and other stakeholders to ensure program success.
Maintain accurate records and reports related to program activities and participant progress.
Ensure a safe and welcoming environment for all participants.
Develop and implement summer programs that engage children and youth during school break through activities fostering creativity, learning, and cultural connection.
Incorporate and promote Anishnabek cultural values, beliefs, and practices, and Anishinabemowin, in program delivery.
Use and implement the CaseWorks case-management system for program and service delivery.
Maintain strict confidentiality, privacy, and ethical, non-biased practices.
Engage with the community to promote program awareness and gather feedback to improve program delivery.
Monitor program effectiveness in collaboration with the Child & Youth Coordinator.
Provide input with department staff into annual professional development and training plans based on department needs.
Work with community resources and partners to create a coordinated community plan supporting healthy lifestyle changes and active involvement and participation.
Coordinate interdepartmental annual planning activities to develop a service-delivery process complementing the financial management of program needs.
Ensure development of a departmental work plan.
Review, prepare, and identify current and future annual program budget requirements with the Child & Youth Coordinator, and maintain funding levels for program sustainability.
Manage and monitor annual program budgets in consultation with the Child & Youth Coordinator.
Maintain program statistics and prepare and present quarterly narrative progress reports and monthly financial reports to the Child & Youth Coordinator.
Maintain monthly and quarterly program documentation and activity statistics for reporting and annual evaluations.
Use case-management software efficiently for the program.
Desired Qualifications
A two-year Social Services diploma or a two-year Child and Youth Worker diploma is preferred.
Experience working with children and youth in a community setting is preferred.
Knowledge of First Nations culture, traditions, and ceremonies is preferred.
Strong organizational and planning skills are preferred.
Experience in life-skills development and training is an asset.
Relevant certifications or education in youth work, social work, or a related field are preferred.
Department: Health & Wellness
Classification: CS- 2 ($45,396.00 -$55,484.00)
Employment Status: Full-Time- Term
Vision M’Chigeeng First Nation is committed to strengthening the well being of children, youth and their families. This will be accomplished through the development, delivery and service coordination of culturally appropriate prevention programming that will enable each to improve their well-being for attaining a healthy lifestyle that contributes to achieving a safe, caring and healthy community.
Reporting Relationship:
The Child & Youth Worker will report directly to the Child & Youth Coordinator and will ensure that internal working relationships are developed with all departments within M’Chigeeng First Nation.
Position Summary:
The Child & Youth Worker will be responsible for delivering programs for children and youth within the Community. This role involves organizing and executing a variety of activities aimed at promoting life skills, cultural awareness, and community engagement among young individuals.
The Child & Youth Worker will work closely with the Child & Youth Coordinator and Professional Services, and Youth Workers.
Essential Functions:
The Child & Youth Worker delivers the following programs and activities:
Delivery of after-school programs including circles, life skills development, and training sessions.
Organize drop-in nights, homework nights, art nights, music jam nights, and summer programming.
Facilitate activities that incorporate culture and ceremonies.
Help with coordinating and planning youth-led events within the community.
Develop and implement new initiatives that support the holistic development of children and youth.
Collaborate with community leaders, parents, and other stakeholders to ensure program success.
Maintain accurate records and reports related to program activities and participant progress.
Ensure a safe and welcoming environment for all participants.
The Child & Youth Worker will also be responsible for developing and implementing summer programs aimed at engaging children and youth during the school break. These programs offer a variety of activities designed to foster creativity, learning, and cultural connection.
Incorporate and promote Anishnabek cultural values, beliefs and practices and Anishinabemowin into program delivery.
Ensure the utilization and implementation of the caseworks case management system for program and service delivery.
Practice strict confidentiality, privacy and ethical non-bias approaches.
Engage with the Community to promote awareness of programs and gather feedback to improve program delivery.
Monitor program effectiveness and in collaboration with the Child & Youth Coordinator.
Planning & Development
In collaboration with department staff provide input into annual professional development and training plans based on department needs.
Work with community resources and partners to create a coordinated comprehensive community plan for establishing an environment that supports the maintenance of healthy lifestyle changes; to enable active involvement and participation.
Coordinate interdepartmental annual planning activities for the development of a service delivery process to complement the financial management of program needs.
Ensure the development of a departmental workplan.
Financial & Reporting
In collaboration with the Child & Youth Coordinator, review, prepare and identify current and future annual budget requirements for the program and ensure maintenance in the levels of funding for program sustainability.
Manage and monitor annual program budgets in consultation with the Child & Youth Coordinator.
Ensures program statistics and reporting is maintained and quarterly narrative progress reports and monthly financial reports are prepared and presented to the Child & Youth Coordinator.
Maintain program documentation and statistics of activities on a monthly and quarterly basis for reporting and annual evaluations.
Efficient utilization of caseworks case management software for the program.
Qualification & Requirements Preferred:
(2) year Social Services diploma or (2) year Child and Youth worker diploma.
Experience working with children and youth in a community setting.
Knowledge of First Nation culture, traditions, and ceremonies.
Strong organizational and planning skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Experience in life skills development and training is an asset.
Relevant certifications or education in youth work, social work, or a related field.
Minimum
Diploma in a closely related field
Working knowledge of community resources and development
Proven strong leadership with managerial skills and experience
Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills
Strong understanding of First Nations Child & Family matters
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; combined with the ability to negotiate positive results while managing positive relationships
Other Knowledge Skills & Abilities
Always maintains and promotes strict confidentiality.
Knowledge of community and external resources that are available to families.
Well, organized with ability to multi-task, work well under pressure, and to prioritize workload.
Valid Class “G” Driver’s License with personal and reliable transportation.
Knowledge of First Nation issues, culture, traditions, customs and practices.
Fluency in Anishinabemowin or a willingness to learn.
Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS) required (Current 30 days, original or certified copy)
CRC/VSS Rationale
M’Chigeeng First Nation and its agents are in a position of trust in services to band member children and/or vulnerable adults, so a safe and secure working environment is mandatory. Applicants must provide a clear VSS Certificate and the CRC must have a record clear and/or dated of any convictions relating to sexual interference, sexual assault or related charges. The VSS must be current (30 days) and must be an original.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: Cover letter, Resume, Three (3) Current references (2 work-related from direct supervisor/manager, 1 character reference up successful interview) & Education Certification.