Jump Recruitment, on behalf of our client, The Innu Round Table Secretariat, is seeking a Social Worker to join their team on the Sheshatshiu Innu First Nation in Labrador.
About the Organization:
With leadership from MIFN and SIFN, the Innu Round Table Secretariat works for the collective well-being of the Mushuau and Sheshatshiu Innu. To support Innu children and families, both SIFN and MIFN have established Prevention Services as the agency responsible for developing and delivering Innu child and family support and services. This new, Innu-led prevention agency uses a holistic approach to wellness, rooted in Innu knowledge and culture. The goal is to reduce the involvement of Innu children and families in the current child protection system (CSSD) and to promote family and community health.
Based on Innu knowledge and culture, the Innu Child and Family Prevention Services Agency aims to:
- Reduce the overall involvement of Innu children and families in the child protection system and mitigate the system's impact, especially on children
- Encourage and support family and community health and well-being
- Realize full jurisdiction of Innu child and family services
Job Summary:
This full-time position is based in Sheshatshiu, Labrador, and reports to the Sheshatshiu Innu Team Clinical Manager. With a social work background, you will be part of a larger team of prevention services staff, working as an ally to Innu Representatives and Innu Community Workers. Together, you will develop and coordinate prevention services and activities consistent with the Innu Care Approach, reflecting Innu culture and values.
What We Need You to Bring to This Position:
- Knowledge of Innu culture and the impacts of colonization on Innu children and families, and a willingness to continue to learn and use this knowledge to plan services to meet Innu needs for supportive services
- Ability to work respectfully with Innu children and families in difficult, emotional situations
- Creativity in planning and providing supportive work to help build up others
- Willingness to learn new skills related to your position and grow with your team
Personal Suitability:
- Maintain strong professional standards and demonstrate a willingness to engage in cross-cultural work
- Be dependable and show initiative both individually and in teamwork settings
- Exercise good judgment, discretion, and confidentiality
Qualifications:
- A degree in Social Work and registration with the NLCSW
- 2 years of experience working in an Indigenous community is preferred
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Demonstrated understanding of trauma-informed care
- Code of conduct.
For more information on the Innu Care Approach, please visit the IRT website at www.irtsec.ca.
What We Offer
- Competitive Salary
- Generous Leave Package
- Group Benefits & Pension Plan
Additional Benefits: To be discussed during the hiring process
Join Us and Make a Difference
If you are passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of Indigenous children and families, this Social Worker position in Sheshatshiu, Labrador, offers a unique and rewarding opportunity. Joining the Innu Round Table Secretariat means becoming part of a dedicated team that supports the Mushuau and Sheshatshiu Innu communities. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in social work who values the holistic and culturally-rooted approach of the Innu Care Approach. By applying your knowledge of Innu culture and the impacts of colonization, you will help reduce the involvement of Innu children and families in the child protection system and promote community health and well-being. If you are ready to bring your creativity, respect, and commitment to this important work, we encourage you to apply.
Apply in Confidence:
Only those candidates being considered for an interview will be contacted. Interested and qualified candidates should submit their resume & cover letter to: https://jumpcareers.ca/bullhorn/#/jobs/1270
Jacqui Janes |Sales & Recruitment Specialist | [email protected]
Jump Recruitment Specialists | www.jumpcareers.ca
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