Community Liaison – Pauingassi, Poplar River, Bloodvein

COMPETITION #   2024-126 – Pauingassi

                               2024-127 – Poplar River

                                2024-128 – Bloodvein

NATIONAL OCCUPATION CODE         42201

POSITION TYPE                           PERMANENT, FULL-TIME

KEY RESPONSIBILITES:

• Recruit local community members for House Parent, Respite, and Support Worker roles.
• Serve as the first point of contact for homes and House Parents, providing ongoing support.
• Work closely with the Northern Care Program Support Work Coordinator and Case Managers.
• Provide transportation to and from the airport, community store, and Northern Care Program office/accommodations.
• Conduct weekly home visits to maintain awareness and provide support to the homes.
• Supervise children in the home for short periods when necessary.
• Conduct unannounced home visits at the request of Case Managers, Supervisors, or Program Managers.
• Assist Respite and Support Workers with time sheet completion and submission to the Support Work Coordinator.
• Participate in training sessions and staff meetings in Winnipeg.
• Ensure timely submission of monthly individual reports from House Parents.
• Manage accommodation by cleaning, organizing, preparing, and submitting Work Orders for any needed repairs, and ensure homes are stocked with essentials through communication with the Visiting Home Coordinator.
• Maintain positive and consistent communication with Southeast Child and Family Services (SECFS).
• Other duties as assigned by supervisors or management.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Grade 12 education or equivalent.
• Familiarity with community-based resources and programs.
• Demonstrated knowledge and/or understanding of Indigenous perspectives, First Nations cultures, and traditional values.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with a high level of attention to detail and the ability to work in a community-based environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with proficiency in Ojibway considered an asset.
• Valid Manitoba driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle, with the ability to provide a clear driver’s abstract.
• Satisfactory Child Abuse Registry Check, Adult Abuse Registry Check, Criminal Record Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), and Prior Contact Check as conditions of employment. (Note: These checks do not automatically disqualify candidates from employment.)

Please send a cover letter and a resume to employerrep@abcentre.org.

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