Location: Waycobah First Nation Community

Position: Post Majority Care Navigator (PMCN)

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $45,000 - $65,000

Benefits: Group benefits, pension plan, vacation time

POSITION SUMMARY

The role of the Post Majority Care Navigator (PMCN) is to support and assist First Nation youth up to and including 25 years of age who are aging out or have aged out of the care of a delegated child welfare agency by identifying current needs and resources to help transition into adulthood. The Navigator will aid and guide youth within Wekoqmaq to identify and build resources & services, develop plans and report on processes & standards to ensure positive outcomes and a smooth transition of services with respect to applicable Post Majority Support Services terms and conditions, child and family services legislation, regulations, and policies & procedures. To be successful, the candidate will be required to develop effective working relationships with community stakeholders to achieve the objectives of the program.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties are notintended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbentmay not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties. reporting to the chief Wellness Officer the Post Majority Care Navigator will:

• conduct initial and comprehensive assessments of identified needs, support systems, and develop individual plans identified by the young person ensuring on-going case management and follow-up;
• identify Supports to Transition into Adulthood, which includes but are not limited to: Learning, Educational & Professional Development Opportunities, Financial Support & Safe, Stable Comfortable Housing, Physical Mental & Social Well-being, Reconnection with Land, Culture, Language,
• evaluate, develop individualized plans, and collaborate and liaise with program and service providers to support and advocate for eligible youth and young adults;4
• support eligible youth and young adults in creating individualized life plans and self-identified goals addressing basic needs;
• assist in the transition of services for the young person that includes but is not limited to:
  • navigating through systems (assist with appointments, provide transportation, assist with forms and applications);
  • connect young people with Elders, culture, language, and gatherings
• collaborate with other staff from all Band departments on a regular basis to share project progress, develop community working teams, and create linkages to other supports;
• identify challenges and collaborate with others to find suitablesolutions;
• document and report on project status, deliverables, milestones, obstacles, and forecasts;
• perform work within assigned budget and resources
• perform other related projects and duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Post-secondary degree in Social Work or other health science related degrees will also be considered .with relevant work experience .
• Minimum 2 years experience in delivering child and family programming, front line child and family services, or working with First Nations children, families, and communities
• Program planning, community development, and/or program coordination experience, is preferred

Knowledge/Skills

• Knowledge and understanding of Mikmaw Family and Services ,provincial child and family services legislation, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Familiarity and understanding of challenges encountered by First Nationsyouth and families
• Knowledge of First Nations and generalist social work philosophies, values, and practices, including community development practices and processes
• Ability to demonstrate respect, uphold strategic objectives and provide support members of community
• Knowledge of data analysis and interpretation
• Ability to break down project needs to task level and communicate needs in a logical format
• Ability to work independently and self-motivated
• Ability to build teamwork, cooperation, and communication between multiple departments and program teams
• Effective project planning and coordinating skills
• Organization, time management and multi-tasking skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint

Other Conditions

• Must possess a valid drivers license
• Must provide a current Canadian Criminal Record Check (CPIC) with vulnerable sector search as a condition of employment.

Application Deadline: March 14, 2025