Cultural Helper Supervisor

Moose Cree First Nation; Northeastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established First Nation organization is seeking a dedicated professional to lead the development of a Child and Family Well-Being Program. This role involves creating a holistic approach to support families and children, ensuring that programs meet the unique needs of the community. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in social work, excellent leadership skills, and a deep understanding of the cultural context. Join a passionate team committed to making a meaningful impact in the lives of community members and fostering collaboration among various stakeholders. If you are ready to take on this rewarding challenge, we invite you to apply and contribute to the well-being of our children and families.

Qualifications

• Post Secondary Education in Social Work or related field required.
• 2+ years of experience in programming capacity building.

Responsibilities

• Develop a Child and Family Well-Being Program aligned with community needs.
• Create a referral and data collection system for children and youth.

Skills

Social Work

Business Administration

Supervisory Experience

Problem-Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Cultural Understanding

Fluency in Moose Cree Language

Team Collaboration

Education

Post Secondary Education in Social Work

Background in Business Administration

Job description

Job Location: Moose Factory, Cochrane, or Timmins, Ontario

Position Summary:

Under the direct supervision of the Director of Child and Family Well-Being, this position will be responsible for developing a Child and Family Well-Being Program that aligns with our members' needs. This program will require monthly programming with full budgets established for our membership. A department must be created for our children and youth, including a referral, data collection, and inputting system to safeguard Moose Cree First Nation as we transition to taking jurisdiction over our children and youth. A holistic approach must be designed for our families, with programming developed for our members that will be posted monthly and data collected at the end of each program. A circle of care must be created for the Cultural Helpers who will assist families in addressing family issues or reintegration with children and family planning.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Post Secondary Education in Social Work (SSW, BSW), with knowledge or a background in Business Administration for Infrastructure and Policy building preferred.
• Knowledge of building and organizing a new organization with a new law preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in building capacity for programming.
• 3+ years of supervisory experience, including budgeting and reporting.
• SSW, BSW, Business Administration, or 5 years of management experience within a Child and Family Well-Being environment.
• Experience working within a First Nation is an asset; Moose Cree preferred.
• Familiarity with legislation: Bill C-92 and Moose Cree First Nation’s law development process.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent coordination and organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills to foster collaboration.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to exercise tact, discretion, and maintain confidentiality.
• Understanding of the Child, Youth, and Family Services Act.
• Strong written and oral communication abilities.
• Thorough understanding of the culture of the community served.
• Fluency in the Moose Cree language is an asset.
• Background in business and financial management.
• Capable of providing reports to the Director, committee, and Chief and Council as required.
• Proven ability to build effective teams and collaborate in various capacities.
• “G” Driver’s license is required.

Duration: Permanent with 3 months’ probation

To apply: Submit a cover letter, resume, and two (2) recent employment references with permission to contact, quoting competition # 24-61.

Submit Resume to:
Human Resources Generalist
Moose Cree First Nation
P.O. Box 190
Moose Factory, ON P0L 1W0

Job Description: Available Upon Request

Applicants are asked to include copies of their educational qualifications along with their application.

*Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Due to postal changes, we recommend submitting your resume via e-mail.

As MCFN is a First Nation organization, preference in hiring will be given firstly to First Nation members, and subsequently to others. Candidates needing accommodation of any kind are requested to inform the organization in advance so that the required measures can be incorporated into the recruitment process. By responding to the application, candidates are implicitly providing consent to share their personal information with the organization. This information will be used only for recruitment purposes and not for any other purposes.