Indigenous Outreach Worker

Position Summary:

The Indigenous Outreach Worker is responsible for planning and delivering education and awareness programs and activities that promote mental, physical, spiritual and emotional health to the citizenship of Hiawatha First Nation. The Indigenous Outreach Worker will support, advocate and provide referral services and resources to individuals, groups, and families. The incumbent will work closely with the L.I.F.E. Services Centre Staff to assess, develop, plan and deliver programming activities, including those that are culturally based, according to the mental, physical, spiritual and emotional health needs of the citizenship. The incumbent must follow the strategic plans of the organization, adhering to the HFN vision and values.

Reporting:

This position will report to the Health and Social Services Manager. This position will have no direct reports.

Main Responsibilities:

Being responsible for developing and delivering health education and awareness activities, that promote wellbeing through sessions that are one-on-one, in group settings or family settings

Proactively engaging, assessing and providing programming for citizens to identify and assist with their needs and goals

Support the establishment of and actively participate as a leader in the ongoing success of the crisis support team

Developing and maintaining a work plan, with detailed goals and objectives to successfully assist the citizens with mental, physical, spiritual and emotional health needs

Following all policies and practices of Hiawatha First Nation and relevant legislation

Coordinating supports, advocacy, resource and referral services related to mental, physical, spiritual and emotional health

Responsible for the creating and maintaining of solid linkages to First Nation and mainstream agencies that offer mental and emotional health services and supports and maintaining a database of the same

Participating in case management planning and case conferencing as a resource to the Family Wellbeing Coordinator and L.I.F.E Services Centre Program Staff

Responsible for initial liaising with individuals

Following all policies and practices of Hiawatha First Nation and relevant legislation

Creating, maintaining and protecting case files on clients, progress and completion in accordance with the Personal Health and Information Protection Act and Personal Information and Protection of Electronic Data Act

Completing and updating monthly written and statistical reporting as per funding requirements

Other reporting as requested by funders or manager

Following all policies and practices of Hiawatha First Nation and relevant legislation

Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

Post-Secondary Diploma in Social Services Worker, Child and Youth Care, Counselling or another relevant diploma and a minimum two years’ relevant experience; or

A combination of education, training or work experience which Hiawatha deems to be equivalent

Must provide a clear CPIC and Vulnerable Sector Check

Valid Driver’s License and a minimum of $2 million personal liability insurance and own transportation

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Strong and developed skill set to engage work all ages

Experience with computer programs (i.e. Microsoft Office, email and internet, etc.)

Experience with budget and financial management is preferred

Experience with researching, successful writing and reporting is preferred

Excellent liaison, networking and advocacy skills

Well developed interpersonal, public relations and relationship building skills

Good listening skills with ability to empathize and establish rapport with clients

Working knowledge of legislation, policies and procedures of First Nation Governments as it relates to the health and wellbeing services

Excellent communication (oral, electronic and written)

Excellent organizational, time management and file management skills

Behavioural Competencies:

Must be an empathetic and non-judgemental person

Must maintain strict confidentiality

Be honest, respectful and trustworthy

Be a team player

Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity

Be creative and flexible

Demonstrate sound work ethics

Demonstrate keen attention to detail

Proven ability to work with people of diverse education, cultural and language backgrounds

Working Conditions:

Working in a sensitive environment dealing with difficult and highly confidential issues

Extended periods of sitting

Interaction with employees, management and the community

Overtime or requirement to work evenings or weekends for citizens needs/programming

Job Type: Fixed term contract

Salary: $44,260.00-$49,160.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• On-site parking
• Paid time off

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person