Prevention Services Worker

**OVERVIEW**:
Under the direct supervision of the Social Services Director the Prevention Services Worker will assist the Band Representatives in prevention, intervention awareness, and administrative services to the community members of Wahnapitae First Nation. This position is a permanent full-time position.

**SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Work alongside the Band Representatives in the delivery of support programs and services
- Provide administrative duties for the Band Representatives
- Must be reliable and ensure confidentiality
- Coordinate and present prevention programs/workshops to the public
- Interacts with clients on a continuous basis
- Maintains up-to-date documentation for client contact consistent with agency policies and standards.
- Perform other duties as required by the Band Representatives

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Post-Secondary Diploma in Social Work, Native Community Care, or Human Services discipline
- Minimum of 2 years of experience with First Nation children, youth, and families
- Must have experience in case management and counseling
- Excellent interpersonal and communications skills when working with clients
- Ability to work independently with limited supervision
- Must have a valid G-class driver’s license

**WORKING CONDITIONS**
- Work is performed in-person, and work environments include office settings, client homes, and other support and service locations
- Travel to provide transportation to supports and services is required

**LOCATION**: Wahnapitae First Nation

**TERM**:Full-Time, Permanent

**REPORTS TO**:Social Services Director

**STARTING SALARY**: $29.79 per hour
- Anishinabek and First Nation members are encouraged to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those interviewed will be contacted._

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: From $29.79 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Capreol, ON P0M 1H0: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Licence/Certification:

- valid G-Class Driver's License (required)

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 2023-04-27