CULTURAL SERVICES HELPER

CULTURAL SERVICES HELPER PERMANENT FULL-TIME

Niijaansinaanik Child and Family Services

Niijaansinaanik Child and Family Services is a provincially designated Child Well-Being Agency that provides Prevention, Protection, and Child and Family services that reflect values, beliefs and principles rooted within the Anishinabek culture. We serve the communities of Wahnapitae, Dokis, Henvey, Magnetawan, Shawanaga, and Wasauksing First Nations

Reporting to the Cultural Services Supervisor, the Cultural Services Helper is responsible for assisting in providing direct and indirect cultural services to the Agency, Board of Directors and staff in order to develop and enhance the cultural service practice of the Agency. The Cultural Services Helper will assist at developing and delivering locally accepted cultural practices for the Agency in consultation with community Elders and cultural practitioners to facilitate preservation and promotion of traditional practices within member First Nations to enhance positive and strong cultural identity.

Qualifications

Minimum Education

§ College Diploma in Social Services or Native Studies is an asset, however, equivalent Work experience will also be considered

§ Bachelor of Social Work, Native Studies degree is preferred

Minimum Experience

· Three (3) years’ experience in a social services organization developing and delivering cultural programs and services

· Experience working with Aboriginal people, organizations and communities

Knowledge Requirements

· Knowledge of Niijaansinaanik Child and Family Services programs and services

· Respect for, sensitivity towards as well as knowledge and understanding of Anishnawbek culture, traditions and the Seven Grandfather Teachings

· Knowledge of First Nation service delivery, customs and traditions in responding to child welfare

Other Requirements

· Must be willing to provide own vehicle for use on the job, and have the ability to travel

· Must provide a clear Police Records Check – Vulnerable Sector

· Must provide a Class ‘G’ Ontario Driver’s Licence

· Must have $1M auto insurance liability coverage

· Must provide an acceptable three-year uncertified Driver’s Abstract

· Physically able to work outdoors, performing some manual labour

Work Site Location:

· Wasauksing First Nation Office

Niijaansinaanik is committed to providing a barrier-free work environment in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in the recruitment process. Please submit your resume and cover letter along with three work related references to:

Bonnie Reid, Director of Human Resources

Niijaansinaanik Child and Family Services

940A Main Street, Dokis First Nation, ON P0M 2N1 Email to: careers@niijcfs.com or fax to (705) 223-7439

Application deadline is:

March 20th at 4:00 pm

Preference will be given to applicants of Native ancestry, please self-identify.

We thank all those applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

For a more detailed job description, please contact Human Resources at careers@niijcfs.com

or call (705) 923-8400

ATTENTION JOB SEEKERS • The job description presented in this posting is solely that of the employer. The YMCA Employment Service is not responsible for the accuracy, reliability or currency of this information and does not accept any liability for the conduct and/or practices of employer.