Mamaweswen, The North Shore Tribal Council
NIIGAANIIN SERVICES EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
LAND-BASE DETOX CULTURAL AND MAINTENANCE WORKER
Supporting the Robinson Huron Treaty Area
Hours: Two Weeks In / Two Weeks Out.
Want to join a dynamic team!? Niigaaniin is looking for a Cultural /Maintenance worker to support our Land-base Detox Camp!If you are an out of the box thinker with a proven track record of working with Indigenous people in social services, mental health and addictions...
Then you need to apply and join our Niigaaniin Team!
Under the direction of the Lead Counsellor and Facilitator, the Cultural and Maintenance support attends all land base detox and treatment camps under Niigaaniin Services. The Cultural/ Maintenance support provides support community members and employees (if required) during the duration of the land base camps.
The Cultural and Maintenance support is responsible for the land, teachings, facilitating, coordinating with the Aaniish Naa manager and other medical professionals to support ongoing care to community members through a wholistic, cultural and anishnawbe approach as the community members go through their individual journeys of detoxification on the land.
Requirements:
- It is preferred for the applicant to be a registered band member of the First Nations serviced by Niigaaniin Services, including Batchewana First Nation, Garden River First Nation, Thessalon First Nation, Mississauga First Nation, Serpent River First Nation, Sagamok Anishnawbek, Atikameksheng Anishnawbek, and Wahnapitae First Nation.
- College Diploma in Addictions Counselling and/or Social Work with a minimum of 3 years' work experience in the addictions field,
- Experience with GAIN SS and Q3, URICA and MMS is an asset,
- Experience using ADAT (Admissions and Discharge Criteria and Assessment Tools) is an asset,
- CPR level C & First Aid,
- Superior oral and written communication skills, excellent time management skills with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment,
- Must be Proficient in MS Office Applications, Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook and internet,
- Must have a clear Criminal Reference Check and Vulnerable Peoples Sector Check applicable to the responsibilities of this position, and
- Driver's license and access to a vehicle is required for transportation to and from camp sites.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge and ability to share and provide teachings of Anishnaabemowin, culture and traditions of Indigenous people of the Robinson Huron Treaty,
- Skills and abilities to build traditional structures for ceremonies and teachings,
- Knowledge, skills and abilities to medicine pick would be an asset,
- Knowledge, skills and abilities to support and maintain the treatment site and respecting mother earth during the land use process,
- Familiar with community services networks and knowledge the Niigaaniin Services would be an asset,
- Ability to work in a performance-based system with a proven track record of meeting targets and outcomes is essential,
- Requires minimum supervision, able to work independently and maintains a supportive and cooperative environment with colleagues and the communities,
- All candidates must be able to work with a diverse population,
- Ability to bend, pull, push, and lift up to 50lbs,
- Demonstrated ability to implement clinical care in accordance with outlined policies and procedures of the land-based detox camp,
- Ability to exercise sound judgment while working in a stressful environment,
- Excellent teamwork skill to collaborate with other emergency services professionals,
- Exceptional problem-solving skills to navigate challenging situation with community members, staff and other emergency services professionals,
- Mental toughness to handle difficult situations,
- Ability to think quickly and critically, especially when deciding the next course of treatment for community members,
- Ability to stay calm under pressure and make life-saving decisions in critical situations with community members attending detox and treatment camps,
- Excellent observation skills and strong attention to detail when working amongst community members.
Application Deadline; Thursday June 27, 2024 at 12:00 pm
Apply Online: https://nstc.bamboohr.com/careers
Sarah St. Georges, Human Resource Manager H.B Comm, CHRP, CIHRP
Mamaweswen, The North Shore Tribal Council; Niigaaniin Services
A full job description is available upon request, Please email [email protected]
Mamaweswen, The North Shore Tribal Council would like to say Miigwech to all that apply.
Only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.
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