Family Violence Prevention Worker

ATIKAMEKSHENG ANISHNAWBEK

Atikameksheng Anishnawbek will thrive together as astrong and proud Nationby honouring our gifts of Anishinabemowin and the Life of the Land.

Competition Number: 2024-025

Position: Family Violence Prevention Worker

Department: Health and Community Wellness

Employment Status: Full Time

Salary: $30.49 - $36.44/HR - 35 Hours per Week

Location: Naughton, ON

Closing Date: April 16, 2024, at 4:00pm

POSITION SCOPE:

Through the Atikameksheng Anishnawbek Community Support Hub the Family Violence Prevention Worker will provide inclusive supports to empower Indigenous women, men, children, youth, families, 2SLGBTQQIA+ by receiving wholistic approached counselling, addiction assessments, mental health and addiction services and after-care services and prevention and promotion programming.

The Family Violence Prevention Worker will be part of the Outreach Team who will invite members to the Atikameksheng Anishnawbek Hub to improve/enhance access to cultural, health and social services in or outside the community.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Mandatory Requirements

• Bachelor of Arts Degree in a Social Work
• College Diploma in Social/Health Sciences and/or
• 5 years' work experience in social/health settings
• Possess experience and/or understand the impacts of violence within the family unit.
• CPIC (Vulnerable Sector) - must be provided at the time of employment offer

Additional Requirements

• Excellent computer and technology knowledge and skills
• Knowledge of Electronic Medical Record technology
• Excellent written and verbal communications
• Ability to provide basic Counselling services
• Excellent Facilitation skills
• Efficient Time management skills and organizational skills in an office setting
• Excellent Customer service skills
• Strong organizational, analytical, administration and oral communication skills
• Ability to handle stressful situations and positive use of conflict management
• Ability to exercise discretion in handling confidential subject matter
• Knowledge and experience in case management
• Knowledge of health promotions and education

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide assistance to individual(s) or families through the case management model
• Provide intakes and assessments and develop plans of care for clients,
• Provide one to one supportive counseling using a Holistic Approach: combination of Traditional and conventional support,
• Topics will include Boundaries, Self-esteem & Compassion, Relationships, Forgiveness & Feelings and more,
• Greet visitors, ascertain nature of business and direct visitors to the CAO and/or appropriate person(s)
• Greet telephone and electronic inquiries; and relay telephone calls and messages
• Exchange information about ongoing work with co-workers and colleagues
• Interact with the Chief Administrative Officer on a regular basis; clarify tasks, schedule appointments, discuss work processes
• Develop and facilitate therapeutic support groups The Family Violence Prevention Worker will facilitate and/or partner with an outside organization to provide sessions for a group of participants to provide Information, support, and guidance (# of groups to be determined),
• Complete referrals & provide Advocacy Services to improve access to Community Services. Work together with Community Services and Women to better service their needs,
• Report to the Health Programs Manager
• Complete annual workplan and budget
• Complete monthly and annual reporting requirements of program and agreement(s)
• Participate in health staff meetings, organizational meetings, program planning meetings, etc.

We offer attractive benefits, opportunities for advancement and an engaging work environment. We offer a RRSP with a matched contribution at a rate 5%, EFAP program, and health and insurance coverage and benefits.

Please refer to our website: https://atikamekshenganishnawbek.ca/ for posting details. A detailed job description is available upon request. Please quote the Competition No. in your cover letter and resume, and submit by email to employment@wlfn.com, by fax to 705.222.7731or by mail to:

Human Resources,

25 Reserve Rd,

Naughton, ON

P0M 2M0

Please note that preference will be given to qualified Indigenous applicants. Please self-identify.

Only those considered for an interview will be contacted.