Prevention Outreach Worker
Tikinagan Child & Family Services
P.O Box 627 Sioux Lookout, OntarioP8T1B1
Prevention Outreach Worker organize and deliver prevention programs and activities for children, youth, parents and the community in general. This is a community-based position and training will be provided. Prevention Outreach Workers are a key part of our prevention program Mamow Oshki Pimagihowin – working together to provide new life skills. Their work is guided by our Mamow Obiki-ahwahsoowin Service Model- everyone working together to raise our children
Full Time
Social and community service workers
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69,040
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5/2/2024
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• Work with local service providers and leadership to identify prevention needs and priorities.
• Organize and deliver prevention programs or partner with local service providers for events and programs e.g. parenting education, social events, recreational activities, Elder and youth gatherings, land-based activities, etc.
• Complete workplans and reports.
• Promote upcoming prevention programs through monthly calendars, posters, community radio station, etc.
• This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all applicants. Persons of First Nations Ancestry will be given preference. We invite applicants to Self-Identify if Indigenous, Metis or Inuit.
• Interest in helping families and learning new skills. Experience with raising a family or working with children, being a part of community life in small remote communities.
• Knowledge of and lived experience with the Indigenous culture, including land-based activities, spiritual understanding, importance of Elders, etc. For this position, familiarity with the community is required.
• Education/experience related to working with families or children and youth is an asset, but not required.
• Good verbal and written skills.
• Leadership and organizational skills are needed to lead workshops, organize family activities, host community events, and deliver short-term prevention programs.
• Ability to speak Indigenous language is an asset.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Willing to work flexible hours.
• A valid Driver’s License or willingness to obtain one.
• No Remote Work Available.
• No Relocation Assistance Available.
• Travel is a Requirement.
TO APPLY: Send your job application/resume to the Hiring Committee and include the Competition Number or the name of the position you are applying for:
• BY MAIL: P.O. Box 627, Sioux Lookout, ON P8T 1B1 OR
• BY FAX: (807) 737-4550 OR
• BY EMAIL: jobs@tikinagan.org OR
• BY WEBSITE: www.tikinagan.org/careers/ OR
• DROP OFF YOUR APPLICATION AT ANY OF OUR OFFICES (ask the receptionist to fax your application to Human Resources)
