Social Worker

About the Organization

The Innu Round Table Secretariat is dedicated to the collective well-being of the Sheshatshiu and Mushuau Innu. Focused on the well-being of Innu children and families, the Sheshatshiu and Mushuau Innu First Nations have established Prevention Services as the agency responsible for developing and delivering child and family support services. These services aim to assist families involved or at risk of involvement in the formal child protection system. The agency is Innu-led, utilizing a holistic approach to wellness and working towards full Innu jurisdiction over child and family services.

The goal of the Prevention Services agency, based on Innu knowledge and culture, is to reduce the involvement of Innu children and families in the current child protection system (CSSD) and mitigate its impacts, especially on children. The agency also seeks to encourage and support family and community health.

About the Position

Working full time in Sheshatshiu and reporting to the Clinical Lead, this position requires an individual with a Social Work background. The incumbent will be part of the Social Worker Prevention Services Team, partnering directly with Indigenous Representatives and Community Workers who are Sheshatshiu Innu First Nation (SIFN) members. Working together, the team will develop and deliver prevention services for Innu children, youth and families who are members of SIFN. The Social Worker has direct responsibility to help oversee the ongoing implementation of the Innu-CSSD Protocol. The Protocol outlines the commitment by both Prevention Services and CSSD to share information and work collaboratively on the continual improvement of culturally meaningful services for Innu. The Social Worker is an ally to all Innu coworkers, directly partnering in the delivery of advocacy services and case management processes, including the maintenance of confidential notes and files in the Sharevision system. The work will be undertaken consistent with the Innu Care Approach, reflecting Innu culture and values.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Build a growing knowledge base about Innu culture by engaging in ongoing learning opportunities about Innu history and the Innu vision for collective health, including but not limited to the Innu Healing Strategy, the Innu Care Approach and the Sheshatshiu Innu timeline.
• Engage with other community health workers across the First Nation to build effective linkages between the various Innu health services and programs.
• Develop and maintain an effective working relationship with the provincial child protection staff (CSSD) in Sheshatshiu and other offices as needed.
• Develop prevention activities and strategies reflecting Innu culture and the Innu Care Approach to meet community needs.
• Help prevention staff develop and coordinate appropriate intervention plans and services.
• Work with families, community staff and other service providers to develop and coordinate case management plans for children returning home from care.
• Collaborate on communication and outreach materials to build community awareness of prevention activities.
• Maintain documentation system in accordance with professional standard of practice.
• Participate in regular meetings with the prevention team members for ongoing support and progress reviews.
• Represent the IRT Secretariat and the community on specific groups or committees as required.

Qualifications:

• A post-secondary degree in Social Work and registration with the NLCSW.
• Clear code of conduct and vulnerable sector checks.
• Hold a valid Driver's License

Personal Suitability:

• Maintain strong professional standards and demonstrate a willingness to engage in cross-cultural work.
• Understanding of colonialism and the impacts of intergenerational trauma, especially on Indigenous children in child welfare systems.
• Be dependable and proactive, both individually and within a team.
• Strong interpersonal skills and effective communication skills.
• Exercise good judgment, discretion, and confidentiality.

Applicants are to submit their resume and cover letters with the subject line "Social Worker - Innu Prevention Services", to the attention of:

Rain Houlahan - Human Resources Coordinator

Email: [email protected]

Please Note: Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.