Family Wellbeing Coordinator

Rainy River First Nations; Emo Township; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established community organization seeks a dedicated Family Wellbeing Coordinator to enhance the health and wellbeing of families in the Emo Township area. This role involves coordinating vital programs aimed at reducing family violence and supporting Indigenous children and youth. You will work closely with families, providing hands-on assistance and education, while also collaborating with community Elders and Healers. If you are passionate about making a positive impact on community wellness and have a background in social work, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing client service plans and assessments.
• Strong background in family support and mental health.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Family Wellbeing programs and services.
• Assist families in achieving their goals through education and support.
• Prepare treatment plans and maintain family files.

Skills

Client Assessment

Family Support

Mental Health Awareness

Budget Management

Education

Degree in Social Work or related field

Job description

Reporting to the Director of Community Wellness, the Family Wellbeing Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the Family Wellbeing programs and services. This program will help reduce violence in families, reduce the need to bring Indigenous children and youth into the child welfare system and youth justice systems, and improve the overall health and wellbeing of the communities.

Role Responsibilities:

1. Participating in individual client service plan development and follow-up meetings.
2. Assisting with the development of initial assessments and plans of services to outline family backgrounds, strengths, concerns and recommendations.
3. Providing intensive, hands-on assistance and education to families to successfully achieve their goals.
4. Interviewing clients to assess their situations to determine the services required to meet their needs.
5. Preparing monthly treatment plans, progress notes, contact notes and termination reports for family files.
6. Mentoring individuals and their families on topics such as mental health, marital matters, unemployment, substance use, physical abuse, rehabilitation, childcare and medical care.
7. Identifying support services, such as childcare, homemaker services, prenatal care, substance abuse treatment, job training, counselling, etc.
8. Working with Elders and Healers in providing advice and support to families.
9. Developing and monitoring a budget and keeping accurate and up to date reports.

For a full list of position qualifications and employee benefits, refer to the attached job posting.

Interested applicants are asked to submit a cover letter and resume to [e-mail].