Prevention Worker

Prevention Worker

Nigig Nibi Ki-win Gamik Society is growing our team! 

Join our dynamic and dedicated team as we continue to develop capacity within the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation and the greater unceded Algonquin territory. With our child well-being law, Nigig Nibi Ki-win, now fully in force, the community embraces a step in reconciliation by reclaiming jurisdiction over the safety and well-being of our children, youth and families.

We are recruiting for a Prevention Worker. This is a full-time position.

Position Summary

The Prevention Worker is responsible for providing preventative services to Nigig Gamik clients in a collaborative and ongoing manner, or from time to time in crisis situations. This role ensures support to children, youth and families with flexibility and a prompt response. This role includes participating in culturally appropriate programming with a holistic approach that promotes and supports a healthy family lifestyle.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with emergency services to stabilize crisis issues of individuals
• Provides intensive short-term crisis support services
• Provides short-term follow-up and support to individuals following a crisis assessment
• Provides resources and supports to family members of individuals in crisis
• Assesses client needs and general well-being, prior to the development of appropriate recovery plans
• Facilitates and monitors crisis recovery plans
• Provide linkages to longer-term resources for those individuals in crisis
• Complete all administrative duties and responsibilities including notes on active files and incident reports
• Works with other departments to ensure quality service delivery and relevant programming is captured
• Participates on relevant boards, committees and community development projects
• Promotes and advertises relevant programs and activities to clients who may be interested in participating
• Participates in ongoing training and education
• Participates in cultural awareness and cultural sensitivity training

• Post-secondary education in mental health or social work
• A minimum of one year of successful experience working with children, youth and families, preferably in a First Nation setting
• Expertise in mental health or mental illness and treatment modalities, with a willingness to participate in additional training that is provided
• Willing to be coached
• Able to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends
• A minimum of a valid class G driver’s license and access to a dependable vehicle
• A clear criminal record check with vulnerable sector screening
• Certification in CPR and First Aid or willingness to obtain
• Experience with computer operations and software programs, preferably Microsoft 365 Suite
• An understanding of intergenerational violence and trauma in Indigenous communities
• Comprehensive knowledge of social service resources within the Renfrew County region
• Can coordinate, plan and facilitate sessions, clinics, presentations, workshops and activities
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Please submit a cover letter and resume.

We offer:

• Competitive salary
• Employment benefits and pension plan
• Paid sick, vacation and special day leave
• 14 provincial and federal statutory holidays

Nigig promotes equal employment opportunities for all applicants. Persons who identify as indigenous will be given preference as this role serves the needs of members of Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation. Provided the candidate meets the basic requirements of the position and is deemed qualified following the interview process, preference will be given to a) the qualified indigenous person who is a member of Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation; then to, b) the qualified indigenous person; then to, c) the qualified non-indigenous candidate.