Engagement Support Worker/Nookmis Role

MUST BE WILLING TO TRAVEL TO GEORGINA ISLAND ON AIR BOAT DURING THE WINTER MONTHS

Duties:

· Trauma informed supports and referrals

· Traditional supports

· Provide information on federal programs and services offered in response to The Residential Schools Missing Children Community Support Project is to support Indigenous partners and communities in designing and implementing community-led and Survivor-focused initiatives.

· Provide Cultural appropriate responses to emotional crisis support.

· Interview families and survivors impacted and memorialize burial sites of Georgina Island’s children associated with former residential schools, and honour families.

Qualifications:

· Certificate or University Degree in Social Service/Social Work sector or acceptable equivalent combination of education, knowledge, and experience

· Direct experience working with Indigenous families and familiar with cultural-based services, social work, or in crisis intervention, child welfare, justice or other health settings.

· Minimum of 5 years’ experience with case management

· Awareness of Health and Wellness issues pertaining to Indigenous People

Please note that this is a general job description for a Support Worker position. The specific duties and required skills may vary depending on the organization and industry.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Salary: $18.61-$28.55 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Sutton West, ON L0E 1R0 (required)

Work Location: In person