Jordan’s Principle Initiative

SERDC Health is accredited by the Canadian Accreditation Council to provide exceptional 2nd level services to eight or more First Nations communities in Manitoba. We are community-driven and are looking for motivated individuals who are willing to learn and make a difference in First Nations health.

**Full-Time Position**

Jordan’s Principle - Child First Initiative is intended to ensure First Nations children do not experience denials, delays or disruptions of public services ordinarily available to other children due to jurisdictional disputes.

**Responsibilities**:

- Advocate and be a liaison for those in need of specific services and resources.
- Provides one to one support when requested.
- Consult with other Mental Health Professionals, Nurse(s), Physician(s), Psychologist/Psychiatrist for integrated treatment plan(s) as well as culturally appropriate holistic plan(s) of care.
- Develop and oversee client care plans and ensure aftercare plans are followed-up.
- Assist in making referrals to other agencies.
- Collaborate and network with other community resources, social service agencies and health care providers involved with clients to provide information and obtain feedback on clients' overall progress.
- Review and approve engagement materials including PowerPoint presentations and written material specific to Jordan’s Principle and related topic(s) of interest.
- Provide specialized case management and community outreach with Jordan’s Principle staff and partners ensuring all children identified with health needs receive services when off reserve.
- Prepare and provide reports to meet deadlines as requested.
- Record information gathered for reporting & quality improvement purposes.
- Establish and nurture partnerships, to ensure a comprehensive referral network for community resources and clients.

**Qualifications/Requirements**:

- Degree or Diploma in Social Services, Health, Social Work, Social Science, Human Services or equivalent.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience working with First Nation families and communities.
- Knowledge of community resources on and off reserve available to clients and their families.
- Strong conflict resolution skills, an understanding, sensitivity, and cultural safety and awareness of the social and cultural history of Indigenous peoples.
- Valid Emergency First Aid/CPR certification.
- Strong advocacy skills to advocate on behalf of families/clients.
- Ability to use tact and good judgment in dealing with sensitive and complex issues.
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi service team.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential.
- Expertise with case management and the development of integrated case plans.
- Knowledge and experience working with children with special needs.
- Must have a valid class 5 driver’s license and reliable vehicle.
- Ability to travel.
- Individuals must be double vaccinated and provide proof of vaccination

**Desired**:

- Ability to communicate/speak in a First Nations language(s) (i.e., Ojibway/Cree/Oji-Cree, etc.) and/or previous exposure to First Nations communities and cultures would be a definite asset.

**Conditions of Employment**:

- Must produce a satisfactory Criminal Record Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search).
- Must produce a satisfactory Child Abuse Registry Check.
- Must produce a satisfactory Adult Abuse Registry Check

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**Reasonable accommodation is available upon applicant request.**

**We offer**:

- A competitive salary.
- A full and unique benefit plan.
- An opportunity to become part of a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, inclusive, respectful, and high-performing team.
- Available Parking.

**Open until filled**

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This is a full-time position located in our Winnipeg office. Salary is based on the SERDC Health Pay Scale.