Competition #: 24-37R
Department : YouthTransition Department
Location : AllDistricts
Job type : Full Time – 35 hours per week
Closing Date : July 2, 2024 @ 4:30 PM
· Engage, empower, and mentor youth/young adults bypromoting ongoing maintenance of an optimal level of health, well-being, andself-esteem.
· Build an inclusive, inspirational, supportive rapportwith youth/young adults in a safe and accessible environment.
· Ensure cultural needs are met by providing access totraditional medicines, land-based activities, teachings, ceremonies, Elders,Knowledge Keepers, and/or other resources and supports.
· Provide culturally relevant and respectful service tocommunity members and/or providers in accordance with the mission, vision, andvalues of Kunuwanimano Child and Family Services
· Develop individualized plans for youth/young adultsthat support their transition to adulthood.
· Research, coordinate, plan, and/or facilitate wraparound services/programming that includes, but is not limited to, life skillworkshops, leisure activities, job preparation/readiness training, financialliteracy, and/or cultural and land-based activities, etc.
· Maintain confidential, case management for PMSSyouth/young adults assigned by ensuring accurate communication and reportsthrough timely submission of prescribed documentation (ex: statistics, logs,attendance, observations, etc.) in accordance with agency and program standard practices.
· Provide one-to one support and assistance toyouth/young adults (ex: navigation through programs, applications,transportation to appointments, shopping, activities, etc.)
· Assist with connection to current and/or formeryouth/young adults in care who meet PMSS eligibility and support voluntaryenrolment into the PMSS Program
· Opportunity to work with a dynamic team withcareer growth across multipledepartments.
· KCFS prides itself in providing its employees with jobsecurity, competitive wages, and a safe working environment.
· Training opportunities to supportyour success in the role.
· Comprehensive Health Plan including Medical,Dental, Vision, Life and Disability insurance.
· Post-secondary degree/diploma in social services field(alternatively, an equivalent of education and
experience may be considered)
· A minimum of two (2) years of related work experience.
· Knowledge and awareness of Indigenous culture,history, and understanding of the relevance of child welfare, residualimplications of trauma, family violence, mental health, addiction, etc.
· Understanding and appreciation of diverse Indigenouscultural beliefs, values, norms, ceremonies, traditions, and/or teachings, etc.
· Strong leadership, mentoring, and inspiring learningjourneys with ability to relate to youth/young adults.
· Produce a satisfactory vulnerability sector screeningpolice reference check.
· Valid Ontario driver’s licence, satisfactory driver’sabstract, and proof of $2M liability insurance
· Proficient in understanding and implementinginstructions, policies, and procedures.
· Exemplary problem solving, collaboration,organization, and time management skills.
· Strong oral and written communication skills inconjunction with effective case/file management skills
· Knowledge of computer technology and proficiency withvarious software packages, including but not limited to, work processing,database and/or spreadsheet applications.
· Regular travel within Agency jurisdiction with abilityto work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, to support program andcommunity needs.
Please refer to our website: www.kunuwanimano.com for posting details. A detailed job description is available upon request.Please quote the Competition No.in your cover letter and resume and submit by email to: HR@kunuwanimano.com orby fax to 705-266-9122.
We welcome and encourageapplications from people withdisabilities. Accommodation is availableon request from candidates taking part in all aspects of theselection process. Please note thatpreference will be given to qualifiedIndigenous applicants. Please self-identify.
Meegwetch to all applicants,however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Kirkland Lake Kirkland Lake, ON P2N 2E1, Canada
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