Prevention Services Worker -Washagamis Bay

Prevention Services Worker

Contract Position until March 31, 2024, with possible extension

Location – Washagamis Bay

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Prevention Services Worker (PSW) shall, based on need provide, varying levels of Prevention Services to the community, children and families. Outcomes of service provision will ensure the well-being of children, reduce incidences of abuse and neglect, support and strengthen family units, and reduce the number of children requiring alternative placements or admission to care by increasing family and community awareness, establishing community education programs, developing partnerships and coordinating services with community service providers and other local resources.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Community College Diploma with a minimum one (1) year direct experience is preferred; however a combination of related education, experience and skills may be considered;
• Knowledge of Customary Care and the practice of Prevention and Family Preservation, service development, social casework management, member First Nation Communities and social structures, Anishinaabe family systems, as well as local customs and traditions;
• Familiarity of the Child, Youth and Family Services Act and Regulations;
• Knowledge of the administrative structure and operations of Anishinaabe Abinoojii Family Services including policies, procedures, guidelines, and protocols;
• Knowledge of family dynamics, child development, mental health, addictions, crisis intervention, parenting skills, life skills, budget strategies, and family support systems;
• Ability to encourage and provide culturally safe and culturally competent prevention programs that are primary, secondary, and tertiary with traditional or conventional services
• Ability to empower families to become their own best advocates;
• Ability to consult with and take direction from the Resource Manager and to work in collaboration with the First Nation Liaison
• Ability to establish and maintain purposeful relationships with children, youth and families, community staff, and all relevant others within AAFS and the community;
• Ability to prepare comprehensive case recordings, case notes, reports, and statistical information within timelines as set out by standard;
• Excellent communication, time management, organizational, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills;
• Committed to ensure the highest level of confidentiality at all times;
• Must possess a valid Ontario G Drivers License and be willing to travel;
• Must provide a current Vulnerable Sector Check and Drivers Abstract;
• Preference will be given to Washagamis Bay community members, and;
• Ability to speak Anishinaabemowin is preferred and a definite asset.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Include, but not limited to, working in high stress social settings, working with potential aggressive clientele, volatile sociopolitical environments, being called out with no notice to emergency situations, prolonged sitting and driving to semi-remote Anishinaabe communities on rough and winding class “C” roadways and in various weather conditions, exposure to diverse living conditions and community environments and different sociocultural milieus.

AAFS requires all employees, contractors, students, and volunteers to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, absent of a valid medical exemption or other reasonable consideration pursuant to the Human Rights Code of Ontario.

Salary Range: $55,445- $68,000 per annum

We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the First Nations communities that we serve. Preference will be given to Internal and/or Indigenous applicants. Please self-identify upon applying.

AAFS welcomes and encourages applications from peoples with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request.

Applicants resumes may be used to create a qualified candidates list for recruitment of other positions within our organization.

IF THIS EXCITING OPPORTUNITY INTERESTS YOU, PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR RESUME WITH COVER LETTER QUOTING FILE # PSW20230725 to:Human Resources Managerc/o 20 Main Street South, Kenora, Ontario P9N 1S7

Fax: (807) 548-1345 or by Email: AAFS.HumanResources@aafs.ca

DEADLINE TO SUBMIT APPLICATION IS: TUESDAY JULY 25, 2023 @ 4:30PM

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $55,445.00-$68,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Kenora, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Work Location: In person