Mino Obigiwasin was established to provide child and family services to its population as a result of an agreement signed with CISSSAT about the management of the youth protection services for the 4 Anicinape communities: Kitcisakik, Lac Simon, Pikogan (Abitibiwini) and Long Point (Winneway). Mino Obigiwasin’s vision is to ensure that all Anicinape children and families have a stable, safe, happy and culturally rooted environment.

JOB SUMMARY

In accordance with the mission, guidelines, values, and general policies of Mino Obigiwasin Services Enfance et Famille Anicinape, the person holding the position is responsible for the education and rehabilitation of users according to intervention programs established in collaboration with the team of professionals in place, with a view to the rehabilitation and/or reintegration of the individual. They apply educational techniques using everyday activities, organizing, coordinating, and leading the activities planned in the program to ensure learning and the acquisition of appropriate attitudes and behaviors.

ROLE & RESPONSABILITIES

The child and family support worker provides quality support to clients experiencing problems, and to their close family and friends, by:

• Helping individuals who have difficulty adapting and/or have behaviour problems;
• Observing, assessing, and analyzing the youth’s behaviours in their daily activities with the intention of identifying their needs and abilities;
• Implementing intervention methods in collaboration with the family and other caseworkers;
• Working with clients who are living in a high-conflict and difficult family environment;
• Taking note of their progress by writing up proper documents and providing the activities program;
• Developing intervention plans, following up on the plans and keeping them up to date;
• Collaborating with the caseworker for the application of measures in accordance with the provisions under the Youth Protection Act;
• Collaborating with the Health Centre’s workers (mental health, front-line) during crisis or emergency situation interventions;
• Taking part in developing and improving the services provided by his team;
• Following training programs required for continual practice improvement.

REQUIREMENTS

• School background: Social service work, Child and youth Care, juvenile delinquency intervention, or equivalent;
• Relevant experience in youth protection intervention;
• Class 5 driver's license;
• Knowledge and experience in the First Nations community, an asset;
• Bilingualism in English and French, an asset;
• Ability to promote cultural safety and consider cultural issues and community values.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Full time permanent position 35 hours per week;

• Full range of benefits including group insurance with employer contribution after 3 months and pension fund (RBA) after 6 months with employer contribution at 182%;
• 1 cultural week per year after 1 year of service for Native employee;
• Flexible schedule and 10 sick leaves and 5 wellness leaves per year;

Dynamic and creative team.

Starting date

Start date: immediatly.

Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter to the attention of:

Ressources humaines / Human Resources

Bureau régional/Regional office

1399, chemin Sullivan

Val-d'Or (Quebec) J9P 6V6

Tel : (819) 975-5535 x 1040 ext 1040

mikamowin@mino-obigiwasin.ca

Hiring priority

Priority is given to the First Nations and Inuit of Quebec. Only pre-selected candidates will be contacted.