E'naadmaaget; Program and Service Facilitator

Mamaweswen, The North Shore Tribal Council

NIIGAANIIN SERVICES EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

E'NAADMAAGET - HELPER

PROGRAM AND SERVICE FACILITATOR

Job Type: Full Time

Vacancies: 1

Location:

Robinson Huron Treaty / North Shore

Hours of Work:
Standard Days; includes occasional evenings and weekends (37.5 hours/week)

Annual Salary Range: $50,000 - $55,000

Are you seeking a dynamic team and are passionate about enhancing community supports and resources? We are looking for multiple individuals to join our Niigaaniin Team to support our community members in achieving their goals!

If you are an out of the box thinker with a proven track record of working with Indigenous people in social services, then you need to apply and join our Niigaaniin Team!

Under the direction of the Niigaaniin Services Manager and the Director of Niigaaniin Services, the E’naadmaaget - Helper will work to develop and monitor community member Service/Action Plans. As partnerships are the key to the success of the Niigaaniin Services, the E’naadmaaget – Helper is required to cooperate and work with the participating First Nations and other community-based and external organizations.

They will conduct self-administered assessments of individuals’ dimensions to determine their pathways through services. They will collaborate with internal services as requested and make appropriate external referrals in crisis and exceptional circumstances to support successful Service/Action Plan completion.

The E’naadmaaget will assist clients in achieving life stabilization and employability goals by facilitating Mino Bimaadizidaa curriculum in group and individual settings.

What is the Mino Bimaadizidaa Curriculum? Check us out – Mino Bimaadizidaa | Niigaaniin.

• Preferred to be a registered band member of the First Nations serviced by Niigaaniin Services, including Batchewana First Nation, Garden River First Nation, Thessalon First Nation, Mississauga First Nation, Serpent River First Nation, Sagamok Anishnawbek, Atikameksheng Anishnawbek, and Wahnapitae First Nation.
• Career in Social Services Work and/or Diploma in Social Services Work and/or equivalent work experience.
• 2-5 years employment experience working with Indigenous people and facilitating groups of diverse clients facing multiple barriers to employment is preferred.
• Motivational interview skills.
• Must provide a Criminal Reference Check and Vulnerable Peoples Sector Check applicable to the responsibilities of this position.
• Must provide a Drivers Abstract.
• Ability to travel.
• Must have a valid Class "G" Driver’s License with a reliable vehicle.

• Knowledge and understanding of Anishnaabemowin, culture and traditions of Indigenous people of the Robinson Huron Treaty.
• Will be knowledgeable about the culture and the significant characteristics of the social structure and relevant human services needs of Anishnawbe.
• All candidates must be able to work with a diverse population.
• Familiar with Employment Ontario Programs and Services.
• Solid knowledge of the Employment Ontario Programs, Canadian/Ontario labour market, Canadian/Ontario workplace practices, job search strategies and techniques.
• Familiar with return-to-work strategies, life skills, employment training and counseling.
• Familiar with community services networks and knowledge of the Niigaaniin Services would be an asset.
• Ability to balance target outcomes with quality client care.
• Knowledge of federal and provincial policies and legislation, regulations and/or guidelines that are relevant to the funding and delivery of Niigaaniin services.
• Knowledge of the local labour market is essential; knowledge of broader labour market conditions and how to obtain information is also necessary.
• Will have a thorough knowledge of the range of relevant community-based and external programs and services available to community members.
• Will be knowledgeable of the range of both contemporary and traditional methods of intervention, assessment, counseling, support, training, and healing that are effective in promoting community, family and individual development and well-being.
• Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel,…