Description
COMPETITION # 2024-021R
NATIONAL OCCUPATION CODE 42201
POSITION TYPE CONTRACT
The Post Majority Transitional Worker will ensure transitional homes are run in a collective, structured, positive and healthy environment so participants’ have many opportunities to thrive and build transitional independence from the Agency. This program runs 24 hours a day and schedules will include variations to cover operational hours.
RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:
- Support young adults in meeting their goals concerning sobriety/recovery, life skills, recreational activities, community building, social engagement, employment, education, and mental health.
- Support young adults to develop, monitor, and evaluate individualized and self-identified goals and life plans with timely and ongoing wrap around supports.
- Provide support for young adults to access financial supports, educational, and professional development opportunities; safe, stable, and comfortable housing; physical, mental, and social well-being; connection with land, culture, language, family, and community.
- Ensure transitional homes are clean, tidy, and maintained with participation from the young adults.
- May be required to plan and assist with outings, accompany young adults to appointments if required and assist with case management duties if needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Post-secondary degree/diploma in social services (an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered).
- Knowledge of The Child and Family Services Act; An Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Metis children, youth and families, The Adoption Act; and Indigenous child welfare practices.
- Demonstrated understanding and appreciation of Anishinaabe cultural beliefs, values, and norms.
- Lived experience with addiction and recovery considered an asset.
- Experience with providing supports and interventions for trauma/crisis, addictions, family violence, child abuse/neglect, grief, and loss issues.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (i.e., Word, Excel, and Outlook).
- Working knowledge or ability to learn CFSIS.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills (ability to speak Ojibwe is an asset).
- Valid driver’s license and a reliable vehicle.
- Satisfactory Criminal Record, Prior Contact; and Child Abuse Registry Checks.
- Must be willing and able to travel to designated First Nations communities and rural areas as required.
Please send a cover letter and a resume to employerrep@abcentre.org.
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