nstc
Street Outreach Worker
Sault Ste Marie, Ontario · Full-time
Sponsorship not specified$50k-$55kDetected 20 days ago
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About the role
- Only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted. ***Miigwech***
Responsibilities
- We are looking an individual to join our Niigaaniin team as a street outreach worker to support our community members experiencing homelessness.
- This position will also work to develop and monitor community member Service/Action Plans and they will conduct self- administered assessments of individuals' dimensions to determine their pathways through services.
- They will collaborate with external services to ensure access to culturally appropriate supports and internal services as requested.
Requirements
- Must have a valid Class "G" Driver's License with a reliable vehicle.
- Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge and understanding of Anishnaabemowin, culture and traditions of Indigenous people of the Robinson Huron Treaty,
- All candidates must be able to work with a diverse population,
- Ability to travel, and
- 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,
- Will have a thorough knowledge of the range of relevant community-based and external programs and services available to community members,
- Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook,
- Requirements
- It is preferred for the applicant 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,
- Must maintain First Aid and CPR certification,
- Must provide a Criminal Reference Check and Vulnerable Peoples Sector Check applicable to the responsibilities of this position,
- Must provide a Drivers Abstract,
- Will be knowledgeable about the culture and the significant characteristics of the social structure and relevant human services needs of Anishnawbe,
- Familiar with Employment Ontario Programs and Services,
Nice to have
- Do you want to join a dynamic team?
- 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!
- The Street Outreach Worker will work to actively bridges community members experiencing homelessness with relevant Anishnabe services and programs as necessitated by service plans.
- The Street Outreach Worker will assist community members in achieving life stabilization and employability goals by facilitating Mino Bimaadizidaa curriculum in group and individual settings.
- 2-5 years employment experience working with indigenous people and facilitating groups of diverse clients facing multiple barriers to employment is preferred,
Compensation
- $50,000 - $55,000
- Do you want to join a dynamic team?
- We are looking an individual to join our Niigaaniin team as a street outreach worker to support our community members experiencing homelessness.
- 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!
- The Street Outreach Worker will work to actively bridges community members experiencing homelessness with relevant Anishnabe services and programs as necessitated by service plans.
Benefits
- A signing bonus will be offered to the successful candidate upon hire.
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