Post Majority Support Services Worker

Post Majority Support Services Worker

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 Post Majority Support Services (PMSS) Worker. This is a full-time position.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Provides direct support for youth and young adults who are aging out or have aged out of care up to the age of 26.
• Assist in supporting the safety and well-being of AoPFN youth and young adults in an approach that is culturally appropriate.
• Conducts initial assessments.
• Support Indigenous youth with self-identified goals, and by providing timely and ongoing services to support their mental health, well-being, and any addictions.
• Ensure youth and young adults have access to financial support, learning, educational, and professional development opportunities, safe, stable and comfortable housing,; physical, mental and social well-being, connect with land, culture, language, and community.
• Assist in the coordination of wrap-around support that meets indigenous youths’ distinct needs.
• Provide supports to family and extended family, and nurture positive relationships when the youth in care reaches the age of majority.
• Complete relevant administrative functions and reports.
• Ensure ongoing case management and follow-up.
• Prepare and submit monthly reports.

• A community college diploma in social services or a relevant human services field is preferred
• A minimum of one year of experience assisting with social programs and services
• Direct service experience with children
• Experience working with indigenous people, organizations, and communities is an asset
• Excellent range of clinical services and demonstrated practical work with a child and adolescent population presenting various clinically challenging issues
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Computer skills in MS Office Suite, particularly Excel and Outlook, and client management data system
• Ability to take initiative and work independently
• A combination of both related education and work experience in your community may be considered
• Able to meet deadlines and work flexible hours
• Excellent conflict resolution, mediation, and critical thinking skills
• Ability to understand and speak Algonquin is an asset
• Provide an acceptable vulnerable sector check
• CPR and First Aid certification
• A minimum of a class G driver’s license and a driver’s abstract

Note: A combination of both related education and work experience in your community may also be considered.

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.