Qualifications

- Indigenous Social Work Diploma

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

- Basic computer skills

Summary Of Duties

Provides support through a range of programs/services including counseling and community awareness/development to help clients achieve mental and emotional balance to meet the needs and challenges of daily living.

Qualifications

- Indigenous Social Work Diploma

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

- Basic computer skills
- Ability to work independently
- Interpersonal skills
- Communication skills
- Ability to work in a cross-cultural setting
- Valid driver’s license, where required by the job

Experience

- Previous: No previous experience.

Key Activities

Education And Outreach

- Provides individual case management and education (e.g., pre-natal care, post-natal care, birth control, parental care, nutrition, substance abuse).
- Investigates concerns and advocates on behalf of clients.
- Participates in school outreach programs.
- Follows crisis intervention protocols (e.g., child abuse, suicide).
- Assist Social Services staff.
- Assists with public health screening activities.




- Identifies needs; plans and provides workshops for clients.
- Participates in planning, coordinating and evaluating community outreach programs.
- Coordinates services between community agencies.
- Performs health promotional activities.
- Utilizes volunteers.

Administration

- Documents/charts activities and prepares statistical reports.
- Prepares funding proposals (e.g., grant applications).
- Refers clients to other agencies.
- Provides input into policies and procedures as necessary.
- Assists with preparation and submission of budgets for programs.
- Performs basic clerical and reception duties.
- Assists clients with applications for resources (e.g., Health Card numbers, Social Insurance Number).
- Coordinates travel arrangements (e.g., health appointments).
- Prepares billings.
- Participates in surveys.

Related Key Work Activities

- Performs caretaking duties.
- May show others how to perform tasks or duties by familiarizing current employees with the work area and processes.

📌 Community Outreach (Wadena)
🏢 First Nations University of Canada
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