Biidaaban Case Worker

**JOB PURPOSE/SUMMARY**

Assist with the Restorative Justice Program and Community Healing Model. Educate the courts and community on process. Development and implementation of programs. Provide counselling to clients and families.

**QUALIFICATIONS**

**Education**:

- College Diploma in related field.

**Skills and Abilities**:

- Knowledge of 7 Grandfather Teachings, Anishnaabe culture and language.
- Knowledge of restorative justice practices and community healing processes.
- Compassion/understanding of the unique social challenges of First Nations people.
- Ability to establish therapeutic relationships with individuals accessing the program.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Group facilitation skills.
- Class G Driver's license.
- Microsoft Office training and ability to use electronic file management systems.
- First Aid/CPR to be obtain within first 3 months of employment.

**Experience**:

- 1-3 years experience in practical counselling.
- Experience planning and implementing therapeutic programs.

**Other: A Vulnerable Sector Screening is required for this position.**

**JOB PURPOSE/SUMMARY**

Assist with the Restorative Justice Program and Community Healing Model. Educate the courts and community on process. Development and implementation of programs. Provide counselling to clients and families.

**KEY JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Able to affirm to the vision, mission, and guiding values of Wewena Minodoodawin Health & Social Services, and the Chippewas of Rama First Nation by demonstrating commitment to personal growth and wellbeing and the ability to develop healthy relationships that encompass compassion and dignity with sensitivity to issues related to poverty, homelessness, mental illness, addictions, developmental disabilities, ensuring a strength based, trauma informed approach to care.
- Provide assistance and support to the community members involved in criminal court matters and attend court when required.
- Assist with the coordination of admission, intake, assessment and programming for clients to meet treatment plan goals
- Attend court with clients and provide treatment plans/progress reports when required.
- Assist in the development, planning and implementation of appropriate therapeutic programs to meet the needs of Biidaaban clients.
- Provide support and counselling to clients and families and oversee client wellness plans.
- Meet regularly with Biidaaban participants and their families to prepare for community gatherings.
- Assist with the coordination and facilitation of client circles and community gatherings.
- Attend case management meetings/staff meetings and work as a team with Social Services staff.
- Visit clients who are incarcerated to develop reintegration plans of care.
- Liaise with police, crown attorneys, duty council, probation.
- Provide direction and linkages to other services both within and outside the community as it relates to their needs.
- Planning and coordinating services in conjunction with the Social Services team.
- Attend file reviews meetings with management.
- Assist and participate in ongoing Biidaaban training sessions for staff and community.
- Referrals as necessary.
- Attend Biidaaban advisory circle meetings and provide client and program updates.
- Document statistics and provide quarterly reports and annual reports.
- Utilize software database EMH-Ware for client documentation.
- Facilitate the communication between the clients to other Counsellors and Health professionals within the Social Services Department.

**The Chippewas of Rama First Nation - A Proud, Progressive First Nation Community**

**Job Type**: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

**Salary**: $29.65 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Employee assistance program

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Rama, ON L3V 6H6: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- DCS / DEC (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-04-02
Expected start date: 2024-04-23