Community Support Worker

**_Department: Family Resources_**

Salary Range: CS - 2 ($45,396 - $55,484) + Group Pension and Benefits

Employment Status: Full-Time Regular

**Position Summary**:
Under the supervision of the Family Resources Manager, the Community Support Worker will provide short
- and long-term prevention and early intervention services and programs for children, parents, and families of M’Chigeeng First Nation (MFN).

The CSW will develop, assist, and support after-hours programming in the community, which is primarily the objective of this position, and may require transport of youth, children, and families. The successful CSW will be knowledgeable of M’Chigeeng’s values and traditions. In addition, positive teamwork and inter-department communication is crucial, as the CSW will be making necessary outside referrals, as well as connecting clients to services within the community. Establishing and maintaining cooperative and collaborative working relationships with co-workers and community members is crucial. CSW’s promote healthy lifestyles and healthy child parenting, while also recognizing and reporting child abuse or neglect in the community.

**Essential Functions**
- Delivery of advocacy and referral services to and for M’Chigeeng First Nation Band members.
- Delivery of education programs and services in relation to short and long-term prevention services for band members.
- Delivery of counselling services when required, life skills training and coaching.
- Delivery of proactive workshops and/or training in relation to parenting and children’s services.
- Development and implementation of parenting programs for community members.
- Development and implementation of cultural awareness activities.
- Ensure effective and efficient operation of program through monthly reports, staff consultations and meetings, case conferences and community meetings.
- Maintain community linkages as it relates to the delivery of prevention services and programs.
- Ensure high level of confidentiality in all areas of prevention services.
- Understand and able to implement knowledge of family systems.
- Maintain linkages internal and external to the organization to ensure effective and efficient operation of preventive services to community members.
- Work closely with the employees working directly with youth.

**Qualifications & Requirements**:

- Diploma in or related to the field of Social Worker equivalent education and experience.
- Good understanding of conflict resolution and mediation processes.
- Ability to engage children, relate with youth with understanding and in a strength-based approach and promote strong healthy family values.

**Other**:

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong decision making, analytical and problem-solving skills for the unpredictable nature of work.
- Knowledge and experience in involving families, community, community supports and other systems in case planning.
- Have excellent time management skills and ability to multitask and prioritize to meet deadlines.
- Must have knowledge of Anishinaabe culture, traditions, and customs.
- Ability to speak and understand the Ojibwe language would be a strong asset or the willingness to learn.
- Self-motivated, ability to work independently with mínimal supervision and is a team player.
- Willing to work flexible hours and weekends and ability to work under stressful situations.
- Must have or be willing to obtain First Aid /CPR, Mental Health First Aid; Applied Suicide Intervention Skills.
- Certification in ASIST and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI).
- Must have a valid G License with access to own vehicle.

**Interested applicants must submit COVER LETTER, RESUME, THREE (3) CURRENT REFERENCES (2 Work-Related references from a direct supervisor/manager and 1-character reference that will be contacted upon a successful interview) and education certifications **to**:
**Community Support Worker**

Human Resources

M’Chigeeng FN, P.O. Box 333

M’CHIGEENG, ON P0P 1G0 (Fax 705-377-4980)

**_ Miigwetch to all interested applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted._