Prevention Services Worker (Child & Youth Supports)

Company: Oneida Nation of the Thames

Position: Prevention Services Worker (Child and Youth Supports)

Term: Permanent Full-Time       

Department: Prevention Services

Division: Community and Social Services                   

Salary: Competitive salary range

Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30a.m. to 4:30p.m., flexible to align work schedule with program requirements which will include some evenings, weekends, and statutory holidays

Posting Date: September 25, 2024                                 

Closing Date: October 8, 2024 at 4:30p.m.

JOB SUMMARY:  

The Prevention Services Worker (Child and Youth Supports – CYS) is responsible for providing child and family support to First Nation families within the Oneida Nation of the Thames, London and local surrounding area.

This role will provide community-based prevention services that support Oneida children and youth who are seeking supportive services and/or who may be at risk of CAS intervention and/or who are involved with CAS, to live safely within their families of origin.

The Prevention Services Worker (CYS) will provide one-to-one counselling, offer support to any person who is seeking prevention services based on the programming offered and the needs of the service seeker and make appropriate referrals where the need exists for more extensive supports.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Post-secondary degree or diploma in Social Work, Human Services, Child and Youth Worker, or related field of study.
2. Consideration will be given to applicants that are currently enrolled in a related degree or diploma program.
3. Experience working with First Nation children, youth, and families.
4. Valid Class “G” Ontario driver’s license and use of company vehicle is required.

MANDATORY DOCUMENTATION WITH APPLICATION:

1. A cover letter must be included with your application addressing the qualifications outlined above.
2. Resume. 

REQUIREMENTS PRIOR TO STARTING EMPLOYMENT:

1. The successful candidate must submit a recent Vulnerable Sector Check (completed within a 30-day timeframe), at their own expense.
2. The successful candidate must submit a copy of a valid Class “G” Ontario driver’s license and recent driver’s abstract (completed within a 30-day timeframe), at their own expense.
3. The successful candidate must submit a copy of applicable educational qualifications (certificates, diplomas, degrees, etc.).

Submit all mandatory documentation to hr.recruitment@oneida.on.ca.

• Late applications will not be accepted.
• All applications will be screened according to the above qualifications, including a full and complete application as requested.
• Only those selected for interview will be contacted.
• A registered member of a First Nation as per Section 16(1) of the Human Rights Act, is preferred.
• Oneida Nation is committed to workplace diversity and provides accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout our hiring process. If you require accommodations, please contact Human Resources.

To request a full job profile, contact the Human Resources Department at 519-652-3244 ext. 827 or by email hr.recruitment@oneida.on.ca.