community and social services worker

Muskoday First Nation is seeking enthusiastic, energetic, and highly motivated individual(s) to fulfill a Full Time -Term position of the Community Support Worker (CSW) Role. The CSW will work closely with our Family Well-Being and Community Addictions Teams, as well Community Culture, Recreation, and Sports Teams. Developing, assisting and supporting after-hours programming in the community is the objective of this position, and may require transport of youth, children, and families. The successful CSW will be knowledgeable or willingness to learn Muskoday values and traditions. Positive teamwork and inter-department communication is crucial, as the CSW will be making necessary outside referrals, as well as connecting clients to services within the community. Establishing and maintaining cooperative and collaborative working relationships with co-workers and community members is crucial. CSW?s promote healthy lifestyles and healthy child parenting, while also recognizing and reporting possible child abuse or neglect in the community.QUALIFICATIONSTwo or more years of education, plus two+ years work experience in a relatable Human Services fieldMust have valid Class 5 licence and reliable vehicleMust be able to work evening/weekend shiftsClear Criminal Record with Vulnerable Sector checkGeneral understanding of holistic healing and wellness, Social Determinants to Health for Indigenous Peoples, and the history and stories of Muskoday First NationKnowledge of the impacts of Residential Schools and Intergenerational TraumaSKILLSGeneral knowledge of child developmentSelf-motivated and organizedKnowledge and respect of Indigenous laws and valuesScreen children for risks/vulnerabilities and developing safety plans with people or families in crisisPromote well-being to communityKnowledge of or willingness to learn Cree language For more detailed information please contact Ernie Dreaver