CFS Prevention Coordinator - Fort Chipewyan

CHILD & FAMILY SERVICESPREVENTION
Written By Nathalie Gauthier

Athabasca Tribal Council

Athabasca Tribal Council serves five First Nations communities by providing innovative programs and services that enrich the well-being, health, and prosperity of children and families. ATC is committed to ensuring the protection of Indigenous rights, Treaty Rights, and Traditional Territories. In collaboration with our various departments and five Nations, we provide multi-service delivery to support a thriving, healthy, and self-reliant future for Cree and Dene people.

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Prevention Supervisor, the Prevention Coordinator is responsible for leading the design and implementation of programming that promotes language, cultural development, and family preservation. This role will develop effective strategies to meet the emotional, psychological, physical, and social support needs of the First Nation’s communities. The vision of prevention programming is to decrease the number of children and families requiring intervention services.

LOCATION: FORT CHIPEWYAN

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Develop and deliver services that promote culture, participation, safety and wellbeing for community members.

  • Develop and implement workshops, cultural and youth summer camps, and group programming through land-based activities, language development, and community programming.

  • Work directly with individuals, families and the community to support and build resiliency.

  • Create programming designed to promote Cree and Dene cultures, traditions, language, and values.

  • Submit bi-weekly reports and statistics to supervisor.

  • Model effective community engagement, conflict resolution, facilitation, and crisis intervention.

  • Other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • 1-3 years direct experience working within a similar role.

  • Minimum High School Diploma or equivalency is required.

  • Certificate and/or Diploma in Social Sciences, Child, Youth or Family Studies and/or any Indigenous Studies Certificates is an asset.

  • An equivalent combination of training and lived experience may be considered.

  • Trauma informed training considered an asset.

  • Understanding of Children’s Services and Prevention Programming is an asset.

  • Situational awareness knowledge.

  • Proficient with computer systems and/or database programs.

  • Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work.

  • Strong organizational and planning skills.

  • Active listening and reflection skills.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • Problem-solving and conflict resolution abilities.

  • Demonstrates active self care practices and awareness.

  • Knowledge of a Cree or Dene language or culture an asset.

  • Experience working with Indigenous communities is considered an asset.

REQUIREMENTS

  • Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check.

  • Child Intervention Record Check.

  • Class 5 Drivers License with a clear Drivers abstract.

  • Provide after-hours and/or on call response is required.

  • Travel required when necessary.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

  • Company events

  • Dental care

  • Employee assistance program

  • Extended health care

  • Life insurance

  • Paid time off

  • RRSP match

  • Vision care

  • Wellness program

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

  • Weekends as needed

Work Location: In-person

Education: Secondary School (preferred)

Experience: Community support: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification: Class 5 Licence (preferred)

Application question(s):

  • Do you have experience working with Indigenous organizations or communities?

  • We encourage applicants to self-identify to support our efforts to broaden the diversity of applications; however, responses are voluntary and are not necessary to have your application considered by ATC. For the purposes of employment equity, an Indigenous person is someone who identifies as First Nation, Inuit, or Métis. Based on this definition, are you an Indigenous person?

  • We encourage applicants to self-identify to support our efforts to broaden the diversity of applications; however, responses are voluntary and are not necessary to have your application considered by ATC. For the purpose of employment equity, members of visible minorities mean persons, other than Indigenous peoples, who are non-Caucasian in race or non-white in colour. Based on this definition, are you a member of a visible minority?

Nathalie Gauthier
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