Prevention Worker

Prevention Worker

Join our dynamic and dedicated team as we continue to develop capacity within the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation and the greater unceded Algonquin territory. With our child well-being law, Nigig Nibi Ki-win, now fully in force, the community embraces a step in reconciliation by reclaiming jurisdiction over the safety and well-being of our children, youth and families.

We are recruiting for a Prevention Worker. This is a full-time position.

Position Summary

The Prevention Worker is responsible for providing preventative services to Nigig Gamik clients in a collaborative and ongoing manner, or from time to time in crisis situations. This role ensures support to children, youth and families with flexibility and a prompt response. This role includes participating in culturally appropriate programming with a holistic approach that promotes and supports a healthy family lifestyle.

Responsibilities:

• Works closely with children, youth, their families and community in facilitating connection to resources and assistance with participation in activities promoting well-being
• Provides opportunities for the enhancement and development of a positive cultural identity
• Completes incident reports
• Acknowledges and implements best practices based on trauma informed care
• Participates on relevant boards, committees and community development projects
• Participates actively in task or work groups, staff and care plan meetings
• Collaborates with emergency services to stabilize crisis issues of individuals
• Provides intensive short-term crisis support services and follow-up
• Provide linkages to longer term resources
• Identifies, assesses, and prioritizes family and child prevention needs
• Participates in developing strategic plans and annualized work plans.
• Participates and coordinates new prevention strategies and initiatives
• Provides education and support to key stakeholders
• Completes all administrative reporting requirements
• Maintains client files

• Post-secondary education in mental health or social work
• A minimum of one year of experience working with children, youth and families, preferably in a First Nation setting
• Expertise in mental health, mental illness , mental health difficulties and treatment modalities
• Willing to be coached
• Able to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends
• A valid class G driver’s license, clear driver’s abstract and access to a dependable vehicle
• A clear criminal record check with vulnerable sector screening
• Certification in CPR and First Aid or willingness to obtain
• Experience with computer operations and software programs, preferably Microsoft 365 Suite
• An understanding of intergenerational violence and trauma in Indigenous communities
• Can coordinate, plan and facilitate sessions, clinics, presentations, workshops and activities
• Excellent interpersonal skills, tact, discretion, assessment and evaluation skills, organizational and critical thinking skills

We offer:

• Competitive salary
• Employment benefits and pension plan
• Paid sick, vacation and special day leave
• 14 provincial and federal statutory holidays

Nigig promotes equal employment opportunities for all applicants. Persons who identify as indigenous will be given preference as this role serves the needs of members of Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation. Provided the candidate meets the basic requirements of the position and is deemed qualified following the interview process, preference will be given to a) the qualified indigenous person who is a member of Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation; then to, b) the qualified indigenous person; then to, c) the qualified non-indigenous candidate.