Traditional Knowledge Keeper - Cross Lake
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Traditional Knowledge Keeper (Cross Lake)
Nikan Awasisak Agency Inc. is seeking (1) one full time male Knowledge Keeper in our Cross Lake Office. A satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Child Abuse Registry Check are conditions of employment.
Under the direction and supervision of the Family Enhancement Supervisor, the Knowledge Keeper will be responsible to receive information and assessment of family function and problems. The Knowledge Keeper is responsible for making referrals, ongoing assessment, evaluations and helping children and families through basic counseling, advocacy and support as required. Knowledge Keeper to empower families to adequately provide for the physical and emotional well-being of their family members. This role will support all clients to develop the required understanding of the historical and current impacts of colonization and provide guidance and advice to authority staff within all areas of the organization.
Qualifications:
· Professional development educational and learning opportunities
· Community and work experience in which skills and knowledge are developed over time
· Formal post-secondary education in a relevant discipline (e.g. social work, child and youth care, Indigenous studies, Indigenous governance, public administration, education)
· A combination of formal and informal learning and education
·Excellent assessment skills, children’s behavior management skills and sound knowledge of separation and attachment issues;
- Excellent communication, grammar, and organizational, problem solving, computer and evaluation skills;
- Good working knowledge of Provincial Legislation and Standards;
- Must have a working knowledge of the Child & Family Services Act and Regulations;
- Ability to take direction;
- Willing to train;
- Willing to travel;
- Ability to work as a team member;
- Self-motivated;
- Knowledge and understanding of First Nation traditional values and beliefs pertaining to families and children;
- Ability to speak Cree considered an asset;
- Knowledge of various resources within Cross Lake and elsewhere;
- Must have a valid driver’s license
Responsibilities:
- Assessment, Intervention, Intervention Planning and Follow Ups with the clientele;
- On-going assessment and evaluation of families serviced;
- Knowledge of Family Systems;
- Working knowledge of Child Abuse;
- Empowers children and families to develop to their fullest potential;
- Functions as an effective team member;
- Advocate for families and children;
- Referrals to other resources as needed;
- Network with external/internal collaterals
- Knowledge of preventative and educational programs.
- Relationship and team building
· Knowledge of the child and family service system and their designated programs and services.
· Knowledge of Indigenous issues related to child welfare and other designated services.
· Recognized and respected by their own community as someone who has lived experience and a learned
understanding of Indigenous culture and their traditional teachings, and who carries themselves within
community according to those teachings.
· Complete Initiatives for Land based activities.
Your cover letter and résumé must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications. Please submit three references at time of application.
Salary: Based on qualifications
Deadline for Applications: Open until filled
Apply to:
Advertisement # NAA331
Attention: Hiring Committee
Nikan Awasisak Agency Inc.
P.O. Box 388
Cross Lake, MB. R0B 0J0
Or for more information contact:
Patrick Wood, Director of Prevention
Phone: 431-230-2280
Fax: 204-676-4799
Email: pwood@nikanaa.ca
“We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.” Employment Equity is a factor in selection. Applicants are requested to indicate in their covering letter or resume if they are from any of the following groups: women, Aboriginal people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities.