BROKENHEAD OJIBWAY NATION – JORDAN’S PRINCIPLE – YOUTH SUPPORT SERVICES COORDINATOR

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Department/Unit: Jordan’s Principle
Position: Youth Support Services Coordinator
Employment Type: Full Time
Salary: DOQ

POSITION SUMMARY: The Brokenhead Ojibway Nation is seeking a highly motivated individual to fill the full-time position of Youth Support Services Coordinator.  The Youth Support Services Coordinator will be responsible for the implementation of the Post-majority Support Services Program (PMSS). The program is part of the First Nation Child and Family Services Reform (FNFS). The Youth Support Services Coordinator will establish a database of BON Youth aging out of care and young adults formerly in care regardless of residency. Once the date base is established the Youth Support Services Coordinator will provide a full range of support services to the registered youth.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Previous experience working with youth.
• Grade 12 diploma or GED certificate.
• Successfully graduated from a post-secondary program in the area of social or child development
• Have two (2) years of experience working with a variety of people in the area of social or child development.
• Have a creative and confident approach to challenges, problem-solving and endless patience.
• A passion and positive attitude to work with youth with special needs and make a difference for them and their families.
• Demonstrated knowledge, awareness and sensitivity to diverse cultures and traditions.
• Demonstrated skills and ability to work in an interdisciplinary team environment.
• Knowledge of, and capability to apply, Indigenous approaches in working with families and children.
• Ability to collect CFS compensation information and support BON Members to apply, providing guidance through the process.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• A valid current CPR and First Aid certificate (or willingness to obtain).
• Must have a valid Manitoba class 5 driver’s license and access to a reliable insured passenger vehicle, this position requires travel within the Brokenhead and surrounding areas
• Ability to work flexible work hours (i.e. variable times including days, evenings and weekends.)
• Strict adherence to rules of confidentiality and other policies that define Code of Conduct.
• Must obtain an up-to-date Criminal Record and Child Abuse Registry Check if over the age of 18 years
• Must be willing to submit to pre-employment drug test and future random drug testing.
• Please include 3 employer references with resume.

Brokenhead Ojibway Nations offers a competitive compensation package.  Preference will be given to qualified First Nation persons.  We thank all who apply and advise only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Application deadline:  October 27, 2023

Submit resume & cover letter to:

Susan Fredborg
Human Resources Manager
Brokenhead Ojibway Nation
Box 180, Scanterbury, Manitoba R0E 1W0
Email: bonreception@brokenheadojibwaynation.com
Fax: 204-766-2021

The Brokenhead Ojibway Nation is committed to equity in employment.