Position Summary : Job Duties & Responsibilities :

- Be a leader in maintaining a warm, welcoming, respectful, and non-judgmental setting, while ensuring the support and security of staff, volunteers and guests.
- Interview clients individually, in families, or with referral source, to assess their situation and needs to determine eligibility and types of services required.
- Provide informal counselling in crisis and assist clients in organizing a plan of safety.
- The Shelter values and protects confidentiality of client information. All staff are to ensure clients personal information is safeguarded appropriately.
- Provides referrals to appropriate resources.
- Keep up to date with Wasauksing Health and Social service program opportunities for WFN guests.
- Completes and maintains related records including intake registration, service requests and referrals if not admitted.
- Duties will also include completing bag, purse and pocket checks, a tour of the facility, review of general housekeeping policies and procedures upon admittance.
- Maintains the smooth operation of the emergency shelter.
- Maintain daily documentation and information sharing with staff
- May occasionally be required to participate in incident investigation, including providing written statements or other documentation as necessary.
- Adhere to all policies and procedures of Wasauksing First Nation and any other relevant policies and procedures from external agencies and partners.
- Perform other duties within the scope of the position as assigned by the Manager Or Supervisor.

Education & Experience :





- A degree in social work/counselling psychology, social service worker diploma, an asset, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- Minimum 2-3 years’ experience working in front line in social service delivery is required.
- Current full registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers an asset.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Indigenous worldviews and perspectives of health, wellness and traditions of caring.
- Knowledge of surrounding community supports and services.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently while maintaining inclusive and collaborative relationships with the rest of the shelter team.
- Excellent interpersonal skills (de-briefing, active listening, conflict resolution, de
- escalation, problem solving, supportive) is essential.
- Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, including strong computer literacy in Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Sharepoint, Outlook, etc.).

Other Requirements :

- First Aid &; CPR Training an asset.
- WHIMIS Certified is an asset.
- Food Safe Level 1 is an asset.
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, Suicide Prevention and Intervention and Trauma
- Informed Care training are assets.
- Valid Driver's License and reliable personal vehicle
- Willing to work flexible hours as required, including evenings and weekends
- This position requires the individual to work with various families, youth and children. To protect children, youth and vulnerable persons, Wasauksing First Nation requires the individual to provide a vulnerable sector. Or criminal record check

📌 Part-time-social Navigator (Parry Sound)
🏢 Wasauksing
📍 Parry Sound