Information Officer and Facilitator Mediation

Mino Obigiwasin Anicinape Child & Family Services was established to provide child and family services to its population. This initiative follows an agreement signed with the CISSSAT for the management of youth protection services for the four Anicinape communities: Kitcisakik, Lac Simon, Abitibiwinni (Pikogan), and Long Point (Winneway). Mino Obigiwasin's vision is to ensure that all Anicinape children and families have a stable, safe, happy living environment that is deeply rooted in their culture.

JOB SUMMARY

In alignment with the mission, orientations, values, and general policies of the organization, the Information Officer and Facilitator, under the supervision of the AIF and ADSP Coordinator, works in collaboration with Mino Obigiwasin practitioners and community members. They facilitate communication between service providers and the population, raise awareness, and inform Anicinape parents about their rights and the youth protection system—all while demonstrating respect and compassion. They also guide families toward appropriate care and services.

ROLE AND RESPONSABILITY

Act as a mediator in cases of dissatisfaction or conflict between parent(s) or child(ren) and youth protection services, including families caring for a child under the Youth Protection Act (YPA)

  • Ensure compliance with the Complaint Processing Policy and applicable legislative provisions in collaboration with the CISSSAT Commissioner for Complaints and Quality of Services
  • Promote partnerships between various services by participating in the development or revision of collaboration protocols
  • Inform parents and children whose situation has been or may be reported to the Director of Youth Protection (DYP) about their rights under the YPA, their roles and responsibilities as Anicinape parents, and the services available to support and guide them
  • Participate in community activities to inform and raise awareness about:
  • Youth protection
  • Frontline preventive services
  • Other services available within the communities
  • Respond to questions from community members regarding social services
  • Plan and facilitate Wawiya gatherings or other family conferences. The role of the Wawiya facilitator is like that of a group intervention facilitator
  • Provide information about available support resources within and outside the community
  • Provide information about the laws surrounding youth protection services, including the principles of the Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, youth and families (Bill C-92)

Act as a liaison and support for referrals to the CISSSAT Commissioner for Complaints, the Commission des droits de la personne et des droits de la jeunesse (CDPDJ), and the Québec Ombudsman, as needed.

REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychoeducation, or a related field
  • Training in mediation is an asset
  • Knowledge of Anicinape communities
  • Understanding of the youth protection system and its enabling legislation (Youth Protection Act)
  • Comfortable with intervention and group facilitation
  • Knowledge of Anicinapemowin is an asset
  • Availability to provide support in member communities
  • Willingness to travel frequently to communities
  • Class 5 driver’s license
  • Bilingualism in French and English (Winneway community)

WORKING CONDITIONS

  • Permanent full-time position, 35 hours per week
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including employer-contributed group insurance after 3 months and a pension plan (RBA) after 6 months, with an employer contribution of 182%
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and telemedicine services fully covered by the employer
  • Flexible schedule, 10 sick days and 5 wellness days per year
  • Ongoing professional development
  • A dynamic and creative team.

Start date: immediately

Ressources humaines / Human Resources

Bureau administratif/Administrative office

1399, chemin Sullivan

Val-d’Or (Québec) J9P 6V6

Tel : (819) 975-5535 x 1045

mikamowin@mino-obigiwasin.ca

Hiring priority :Priority is given to First Nations and Inuit of Quebec. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.