Prevention Services Worker

Position: Prevention Services Worker

Term: Permanent Full-Time

Division: Social Services/Prevention

Salary: Competitive salary range

Hours: 35 hours per week, 8:30a.m. - 4:30p.m., Monday - Friday, flexible to work some evenings and weekends

Posting Date: February 23, 2024

Closing Date: March 7, 2024 at 4:30p.m.

JOB SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Prevention Services Manager or designate, the Prevention Services Worker is responsible for providing child and family support to First Nation families within the Oneida Nation of the Thames, London, and local surrounding area. This position will provide community-based Prevention Services that support Oneida children and youth, who are seeking supportive services and or/may be at risk of CAS intervention and/or who are involved with CAS, to live safely within their families of origin. Thereby keeping children with family and/or in the community, regardless of where they reside.

The Prevention Services Worker will also support any person who is seeking Prevention Services based on the programming offered and the needs of the service seeker.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Post-secondary degree or diploma in Social Work, Human Services, or related field of study.

2. Two (2) years’ experience working with First Nation children, youth, and families.

3. Case management experience is preferred.

4. Valid Class “G” Ontario driver’s license and use of company vehicle required.

MANDATORY DOCUMENTATION WITH APPLICATION:

1. Cover Letter – must address the qualifications outlined;

2. Resume.

REQUIREMENTS PRIOR TO STARTING EMPLOYMENT:

1. The must submit a recent (completed within a 6-month timeframe) vulnerable sector CPIC, at their own expense.

2. The must submit a copy of a valid Class “G” Ontario driver’s license and recent (completed within a 6-month timeframe) driver’s abstract, at their own expense.

3. The must submit a copy of applicable educational qualifications (certificates, diplomas, degrees, etc.).

We are ONLY accepting electronic copies at this time.

• Late applications will not be accepted.
• All applications will be screened according to the above qualifications, including a full and complete application as requested.
• Only those selected for interview will be contacted.
• A registered member of a First Nation as per Section 16(1) of the Human Rights Act, is preferred.
• Oneida Nation is committed to workplace diversity and provides accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout our hiring process. If you require accommodations, please contact Human Resources.

To request a full job profile, contact the Human Resources Department at 519-652-3244 ext. 827.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• DCS / DEC (required)

Experience:

• First Nations children, youth, and families: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-03-07