Niijaansinaanik Child and Family Services is a culture based organization responsive to the holistic needs of all children, youth and families.
Niijaansinaanik provides services that reflect values, beliefs, and principles rooted within the Anishinabek culture. We believe the care of children and youth is the responsibility of an entire community.
While working in the present, we acknowledge history and its impacts on our people in relations to outside influences, and strive to build a strong, healthy future for all children, youth, families and communities.
Niijaansinaanik Child and Family Services is a provincially designated Child Well-Being Agency that provides Prevention, Protection and Child and Family services that reflect values, beliefs and principles rooted within the Anishinabek culture.
We serve the communities of Wahnapitae, Dokis, Henvey Inlet, Magnetawan, Shawanaga, and Wasauksing First Nations.
Reporting to the Prevention Services Supervisor, the Prevention Services Worker is responsible for providing prevention services support to children, youth and families who are identified at risk.
The Prevention Services Worker will participate in case planning and wrap around service delivery to children, youth, and families.
This position functions as a member of the Circle of Care supporting children, youth, and families.
Total Compensation includes :
- OMERS pension plan
- Comprehensive Health Benefits plan
- Statutory and agency holidays
- Competitive vacation
- Employee Assistance Program
Role Support Functions
- Providing a respectful, safe, culturally relevant environment that respects each child, youth, and adult as an individual.
- Engaging with individuals in a way that empowers them to move towards a more holistic lifestyle.
- Advocating for all individuals’ needs for First Nation services, off-reserve services, and other local service providers.
- Working in collaboration with Niijaansinaanik staff through peer consultations and participating in Agency delivered workshops that would help provide prevention services support to children, youth, and families.
Position Locations : Wahnapitae, Henvey Inlet and Magnetawan
Application Deadline : Open until Filled.
Niijaansinaanik is committed to providing a barrier-free work environment in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code.
Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in the recruitment process.
Preference will be given to applicants of First Nation ancestry, please self-identify. We thank all those applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
For a more detailed job description, please contact. Human Resources at [email protected]
Self-Identify as First Nations, Metis, or Inuit
- Strong oral / written communication skills
- Child & Youth Worker or Social Services Diploma
- Two (2) years of direct experience in a Social Services Agency would be an asset
- Respect for, sensitivity towards as well as knowledge and understanding of Anishinabek culture, traditions, and the Seven Grandfather Teachings
- Basic knowledge of the Child, Youth and Family Services Act
- Knowledge of First Nation service delivery, customs, and traditions in responding to child welfare
- Knowledge of traditional practices, ceremonies, and teachings
- Knowledge of Niijaansinaanik Child and Family Services programs and services
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