Job Description

Ni jaansinaanik Child and Family Services is a provincially designated Child Wel -Being Agency that
provides Prevention and Protection, 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.

PREVENTION SERVICES WORKER
PERMANENT FULL-TIME

Reporting to the Prevention Services Supervisor, the Prevention Services Worker is responsible for providing prevention
services support to children, youth and families who are identified at risk. The Prevention Services Worker wil participate in
case planning and wrap around service delivery to children, youth, and families. The Prevention Services Worker functions
as a member of the Circle of Care supporting children, youth, and families.
Support Functions

• Providing a respectful, safe, cultural y relevant environment that respects each child, youth, and adult as an individual.
• Engaging with individuals in a way that empowers them to move towards a more holistic lifestyle.
• Advocating for al individuals\' needs for First Nation services, off-reserve services, and other local service providers.
• Working in collaboration with Ni jaansinaanik\'s staff through peer consultations and participating in Agency delivered

workshops that would help provide prevention services support to children, youth, and families.
Relationship and Team Building

• Fostering and maintaining positive and collaborative relationships by engaging our families and extended families in

all aspect of service delivery

• Reinforcing positive and respectful interaction among peers, with their families, their communities and themselves as

it relates to the Prevention Services program.
Administration and Reporting
To complete administrative functions, reports and adhere to Agency policies, procedures, and relevant practices.

• Maintain case notes and document in the Agency\'s case management system.
• Participate in case conferencing in order to minimize duplication and ensure coordination of services.
• Maintaining working files that are accurate, concise, and up to date.

Qualifications

Minimum Education & Experience

• Child & Youth Worker or Social Services Diploma
• Two (2) years of direct experience in a Social Services Agency

Knowledge Requirements

• Knowledge of Ni jaansinaanik Child and Family Services programs and services
• Respect for, sensitivity towards as wel as knowledge and understanding of Anishnawbek culture, traditions,

and the Seven Grandfather Teachings

• Basic knowledge of the Child, Youth and Family Services Act
• Knowledge of First Nation service delivery, customs, and traditions in responding to child welfare
• Knowledge of traditional practices, ceremonies, and teachings

Other Requirements

• 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

Work Site Location:
Wahnapitae First Nation

Ni jaansinaanik 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:

Joanne Koehler, Executive Director
Ni jaansinaanik Child and Family Services
940A Main Street, Dokis First Nation, ON P0M 2N1
Email to:

Application deadline is: OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Preference wil 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 wil be contacted.

Ontario Association of Children\'s Aid Societies