Family Support Connectors

Island Lake FN Family Services

Posted: 10 months ago Closes: Jul 17, 2024

Job Location: Winnipeg

Job Type: Full Time

How To Apply: [email protected]

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Island Lake First Nations Family Services
is seeking applicants for a
Family Support Connectors – Winnipeg Sub Office
2 FULL TIME POSITIONS



BACKGROUND


Island Lake First Nation Family Services was originally established and operated under the auspices of the Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba on April 30, 1983. On April 21, 1997, Island Lake First Nation Family Services was incorporated as its own agency.
Island Lake First Nations Family Services consists of four communities: Garden Hill First Nation, St. Theresa Point First Nation, Wasagamack First Nation, and Red Sucker Lake First Nation with the total population of well over 10,000 people.


SUMMARY:


Reporting to the Transitional Planning Coordinator, the Family Support Connector will provide appropriate resources to meet the needs of the children, youth, and parent(s).

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Recruit Family Support Workers.
  • Maintain updated filing systems, databases, and documentation for all Family Support Workers.
  • Ensure all Family Support Workers have satisfactory Child Abuse Registry, Prior Contact, and Criminal Record checks and driver’s abstract are completed.
  • Identify suitable Family support Workers for families and children.
  • Assist and participate with the implementation of care plans for families with CFS Workers and Family Support Workers.
  • Assess Family Support Workers for training needs.
  • Monitor service agreements and renewals for all Family Support Workers.
  • Ensure regular reporting procedures are completed.
  • Review accuracy of Family Support Worker timesheets prior to submission for payment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Graduate of a recognized business/office skills program, post-Secondary education in a related field will be considered.
  • Minimum 3 years’ experience in child welfare.
  • Experience utilizing a variety of computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and database systems with demonstrated accuracy.
  • Strong organizational, problem solving, time management and communication skills (written and oral).
  • Demonstrates confidential and ethical behavior in the performance of all duties.
  • Ability to function effectively as a team member, demonstrating emotional stability and objectivity when dealing with challenging/changing work environments.
  • Ability to balance and prioritize multiple responsibilities while maintaining a keen sense of accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Customer service focus with strong problem-solving abilities.
  • Knowledge of and respecting the values and traditional philosophy of the Island Lake region.
  • Ability to speak Oji-Cree would be an asset.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

  • Must possess a satisfactory criminal record check (Vulnerable Sector), child abuse registry check, and prior contact check.
  • Must possess a valid MB Drivers Licence & reliable vehicle.
  • Maintain absolute confidentiality.

SALARY:   Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The range for the classification is $49,287 – 55,718 annually.
COMPETITION #:   00037 - 24
APPLICATION DEADLINE:   July 17, 2024

Island Lake First Nations Family Services provides competitive compensation, excellent benefits including matching pension plan.

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested applicants are encouraged to forward their cover letter, resume, and include the competition #, along with three (3) professional references. One (1) reference must be from a direct supervisor with your most recent employer. All applicants must possess and submit with their application a current Criminal Record Check (with Vulnerable Sector), Child Abuse Registry Check, and will be screened and subject to a Prior Contact Check as a condition of employment.

Human Resources
Island Lake First Nations Family Services
Email: [email protected]
Fax: 204-783-3088


WE THANK ALL WHO APPLY AND ADVISE THAT ONLY THOSE SELECTED FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION WILL BE CONTACTED.

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