Iskatewizaagegan No. 39 Independent First
Nation is seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic person to be a Family Therapist
in the community with a Masters in Social Work (MSW). The Family Therapist will
provide a key role in delivering supports for families. The Family Therapist will provide outreach to
community members to support program implementation and uptake. They will use social work knowledge, skills,
intervention and strategies in a strength based manner to support children,
youth, women and families whose lives are disrupted by violence.
This will include developing and implement
culturally appropriate community-based programming, and to support strong,
happy and healthy families in Iskatewizaagegan No. 39 Independent First Nation.
OVERVIEW
Iskatewizaagegan No. 39 Independent First
Nation’s Minweyaanigoziwin Family Well-Being program is a community based
program with front-line services and safe places where children, youth and
families can access and receive culturally responsive supports that address the
root causes of family violence and over-representation of indigenous children
in care.
KEY
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES
● This work will include (but not
limited to): working with children, youth, mothers and family members who feel
at-risk of violence in their homes; Family Wellness Planning to provide family
support including counselling; system navigation, care coordination, advocacy,
family action circles; Peer Support groups and healing circles; community information
and engagement; To identify and implement “safe places” in the community for
children and families who feel at-risk of violence in their homes; monthly case
management with identified team members.
● Maintain
strict confidentiality and promote an atmosphere in which parents/guardians are
provided encouragement and support in
meeting the needs of their children.
● Support
families in developing partnerships with professionals, which promotes children’s
learning and development.
● Facilitate
family and group culture-based workshops and life skills development
● Actively
collaborate with co-workers in other areas of Health and Social Services, based
on community need.
● Assist and support the planning and
delivery of programming for children in Iskatewizaagegan No. 39 Independent
First Nation
● Provide activity reports and
complete necessary reporting requirements.
ESSENTIAL
CRITERIA:
● Master
of Social Work (MSW) Degree and OCSWSSW (Registered Social Worker).
● Additional
training specific to First Nation clients considered an asset
● Training in facilitating group work
and First Nation cultural or land based activities is considered an asset.
● Trained as a counsellor
● Current driver’s license and access
to a vehicle.
SELECTION CRITERIA:
● Understanding of the needs of and
experience working with First Nation clients and families.
● Facilitate, design and deliver
educational groups to clients.
● Excellent
oral, written and interpersonal skills.
● Willingness to be mentored by
experienced members of Iskatewizaagegan No. 39 Independent First Nation Health
Care team and partner service providers.
PLACE
OF WORK:
Isobel Pinesse Memorial Health Centre,
Iskatewizaagegan No. 39 Independent First Nation
SALARY
RANGE: $70,000 – $90,000
Closing
Date: July 24, 2020 12:00 noon
Interview
Date: July 28, 2020
Start
Date: Negotiable
The successful applicant will need to provide
a Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check
Please submit resume,
cover letter along with two (2) written references to the attention of:
Shona Wapioke – Human
Resources Manager
Iskatewizaagegan No.
39 Independent First Nation
Kejick Post Office,
Box 1
Kejick, Ontario P0X
1E0
Email: swapioke@iifn39.ca Fax: (807) 733-3106
Miigwetch to all who
apply. Only those selected for an
interview will be contacted.