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Applicants from Six Nations and other First Nations will be given preference to deliver programs and services in a First Nations community.

JOB SUMMARY
:

The

POSITION** reports to and works under the direction and supervision of the Director of Social Services, or Designate, Six Nations of the Grand River Elected Council (SNGREC).
Type
Full Time

Closing Date
August 16th, 2023

Hours of Work
35 / week

Wage
$65,520.00/year

*A competitive compensation package will be offered commensurate with qualifications.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor of Social Work Degree; orBSW equivalency;

- or a Bachelor's Degree in a Human Services or Health related field;
- a minimum of three (3) years relevant experience working with First Nation children and families;

• Registered with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers are preferred;
• Or an acceptable level of formal education and extensive direct service experience working with First Nations children and families with a plan for obtaining any necessary additional qualifications or training to be formalized in writing as part of the offer and acceptance of employment.
• Knowledge of community services, family dynamics and community culture and teachings
• A solid understanding of and sensitivity to the experiences of First Nations and Indigenous peoples and the impact of the legacy of Residential Schools and the Sixties Scoop from a trauma informed lens.
• Will be Native in preference to other applicants; Willingness to maintain ongoing professional and cultural and traditional ways of healing.
• Will have an Ontario class "G" driver's license and own vehicle with valid insurance; Must pass a criminal record check.
• Understand the importance of confidentiality and the ability to work with tact and discretion and compassion.
• Mediation/conflict resolution/family group decisionmaking training is considered an asset;
• Good knowledge of the Six Nations Community, sensitive and respectful of Six Nations culture.
• Certificate in counselling, group dynamics, and/or crisis counselling will be considered an asset.

SUBMISSION PROCEDURE:
(Choose one
method ONLY
):

Method #1:
Online

• Cover letter including your band name and number (if applicable). Please indicate in your letter how your education and experience qualify you for this position.
• Recent resume clearly identifying that you meet the Basic Qualifications of this position as stipulated above.
• Copy of your education diploma/degree/certificate and transcript.

Method #2:
GREAT - Applications must include
all of the following**:

• Printed, filled in, and authorized Six Nations of the Grand River Application for Employment Form.
• Cover letter including your band name and number (if applicable). Please indicate in your letter how your education and experience qualify you for this position.
• Recent resume clearly identifying that you meet the Basic Qualifications of this position as stipulated above.
• Photocopy of your education diploma/degree/certificate and transcript.
• Place all documents listed above in a sealed envelope and mail to or drop off at:

Position - Type - Number
c/o Reception Desk

Grand River Employment & Training (GREAT)

P.O. Box 69, 16 Sunrise Court

Ohsweken, Ontario N0A 1M0

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