Post Majority Support Services Worker - Fort Mcmurray
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 direction of the Post Majority Support Services Supervisor, the Post Majority Support Worker will be responsible for empowering our young community members who are aging out of care and/or are young adults formerly in care. The Post Majority Support Services Worker will develop and implement effective strategies to support the youth and young adults to reach self sufficiency within their communities.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop support programs that would aid the out of care young adult to easily access culturally appropriate supports and services that meet their needs.
Coordinate, schedule, and attend case conferences and appointments with community providers.
Collect and document data to track our members successes.
Assist in goal setting based on individual needs assessments.
Maintain regular contact with a network of service providers.
Participate in weekly staff meetings with the management team to evaluate the program and the community members’ progress.
Complete appropriate paperwork for program reporting and communication.
Coordinate family reconnection of out of care young adults.
Adhere to all ATC’s policies and procedures.
Maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Completion of a Degree or Diploma in Human Services, Social Work, or related field.
2 years experience in the human service or related field.
Experience working with individuals with complex needs.
Understanding of community resources within the communities ATC serves.
Knowledge of local Indigenous cultures and ceremonies will be an asset.
Professional/mature demeanor under stressful situations.
Demonstrates strong oral and written communication abilities.
Exceptional organizational skills with task prioritization, multi-tasking, use of timelines and time management techniques.
Must be able to work in a confidential and fast-paced environment.
Ability to speak Cree or Dene is an asset.
Requirements:
Clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector.
Clear Child and Family Services Intervention Check.
Class 5 Drivers License and Drivers Abstract.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
Company events
Dental care
Employee assistance program
Extended health care
Life insurance
On-site parking
Paid time off
RRSP match
Vision care
Wellness program
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
On call
Supplemental pay types:
Overtime pay
Work location: In person
Experience: Human Services: 2 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification: Class 5 Licence (preferred)
Application question(s):
Do you have experience working with Indigenous Organizations and/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?
Do you hold a Degree or Diploma in Human Services, Social Work, or related field?