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$50,000 - $55,000 / year

Full-time

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Mamaweswen, The North Shore Tribal Council

NIIGAANIIN SERVICES EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

STREET OUTREACH WORKER

Job Type: Full Time

Vacancies: 1

Location: City of Sault Ste Marie

Hours of Work: Standard Days; includes occasional evenings and weekends (37.5 hours/ wk.)

Annual Salary Range: $50,000 - $55,000

Signing Bonus: A signing bonus will be offered to the successful candidate upon hire.

Do you want to join a dynamic team? We are looking an individual to join our Niigaaniin team as a street outreach worker to support our community members experiencing homelessness. If you are an out of the box thinker with a proven track record of working with Indigenous people in social services?

Then you need to apply and join our Niigaaniin Team!

PURPOSE The Street Outreach Worker will work to actively bridges community members experiencing homelessness with relevant Anishnabe services and programs as necessitated by service plans.

This position will also work to develop and monitor community member Service/Action Plans and they will conduct self- administered assessments of individuals' dimensions to determine their pathways through services.

As partnerships are the key to the success of the Niigaaniin Services, the Street Outreach Worker is required to cooperarate and work with the participating First Nations and other community-based and external organizations. They will collaborate with external services to ensure access to culturally appropriate supports and internal services as requested.

The Street Outreach Worker will assist community members in achieving life stabilization and employability goals by facilitating Mino Bimaadizidaa curriculum in group and individual settings.

Qualifications

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,




- Career in Social Services Work and/or Diploma in Social Services Work and/or equivalent work experience,
- 2-5 years employment experience working with indigenous people and facilitating groups of diverse clients facing multiple barriers to employment is preferred,
- Must maintain First Aid and CPR certification,
- Must provide a Criminal Reference Check and Vulnerable Peoples Sector Check applicable to the responsibilities of this position,
- Must provide a Drivers Abstract,
- Ability to travel, and
- Must have a valid Class “G” Driver's License with a reliable vehicle.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

- Knowledge and understanding of Anishnaabemowin, culture and traditions of Indigenous people of the Robinson Huron Treaty,
- Will be knowledgeable about the culture and the significant characteristics of the social structure and relevant human services needs of Anishnawbe,
- All candidates must be able to work with a diverse population,
- Familiar with Employment Ontario Programs and Services,
- Familiar with life skills strategies,
- Familiar with community services networks and knowledge the Niigaaniin Services would be an asset,
- Ability to balance target outcomes with quality client care,
- Knowledge of federal and provincial policies and legislation, regulations and/or guidelines that are relevant to the funding and delivery of Niigaaniin services,
- Will have a thorough knowledge of the range of relevant community-based and external programs and services available to community members,
- Will be knowledgeable of the range of both contemporary and traditional methods of intervention, assessment, emotion coaching, support, training, and healing that are effective in promoting community, family and individual development and well-being,
- Solid understanding of Personal Protective Equipment related to the role of Mental Health and Addictions,




- Ability to navigate and bridge service pathways back to first nation community based supports for eligible members based on individual need,
- Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook,
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills,
- Excellent communication (verbal/written),
- Excellent stress management skills,
- Efficient time management skills with adherence to timelines and deadline, and multi-task in a fast-paced environment,
- Ability to learn current skills and be flexible to adapt to changing workload,
- Able to work independently and maintains a supportive and cooperative environment with colleagues and the communities, and
- Able to work with minimal supervision.

Application Deadline Open until filled. Apply Online: https://nstc.bamboohr.com/careers Christine Hodge Human Resources Generalist Mamaweswen, The North Shore Tribal Council; Niigaaniin Services A full 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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This is the Street Outreach Worker role based in the City of Sault Ste Marie.

The position is full-time with standard days and occasional evenings and weekends, totaling 37.5 hours per week.

The annual salary range is $50,000 to $55,000.

The role bridges homeless community members with Anishnabe services, develops and monitors Service/Action Plans, and facilitates Mino Bimaadizidaa curriculum to support life stabilization and employability goals.

Preferred requirements include a social services background, 2–5 years of experience with Indigenous clients, First Aid/CPR, criminal and vulnerable sector checks, a valid driver’s license with a reliable vehicle, and ability to travel.

Knowledge of Anishnaabemowin and Indigenous cultures, familiarity with Employment Ontario Programs, and ability to navigate and connect various community services are emphasized.

Apply online at https://nstc.bamboohr.com/careers, and applications are open until filled.

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