Kina Gbezhgomi Child and Family Services (KGCFS) proclaims that we are an Anishinabek Agency servicing Anishinabek people to ensure services are delivered by honoring the Anishinabek way of life. KGCFS is derived from the overall cultural context of the Anishinabe people. Other conventional child welfare services or approaches may be used and added to supplement the Anishinabe cultural core of the agency. KGCFS believes that child welfare services outside the Anishinabe cultural core are secondary to the primary Anishinabe cultural core and that child welfare services that are responsive to the cultural circumstances of the Anishinabe client population take priority. KGCFS will be culturally grounded in its Anishinaabe foundation, beliefs, and practices and will be culturally responsive in its delivery of service while striving to educate, retain, and protect traditional Anishinaabe practices.

EDUCATION:

• Must possess a 2-year business-related Diploma from an accredited college and/or other diploma in a discipline deemed appropriate for the position; and,

EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in working within an Anishinabe Child and Family Well-Being Services is preferred or proven experience in working with Anishinabek people.
• An individual of Anishinaabe ancestry is preferred with a genuine understanding and lived experiences of Anishinaabe worldviews, traditions, customs, and practices.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & ABILITIES:

• The ability to communicate effectively with the public and colleagues in a pleasant, courteous, and professional manner at any time.
• Knowledge of the Child and Family Services Act, Child Protection Standards, Ministry of Children and Youth Services Regulations, Guidelines, and Policy Directives.
• Firm understanding of the functioning and dynamics of Anishinaabe families and childcare principles.
• Working knowledge of the administrative structure and operations of the Agency including the service delivery model, policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Working knowledge of preparation of comprehensive narrative and statistical reports regarding Child and Family Services delivery.
• Ability to establish and maintain purposeful relationships within the service teams, collateral organizations, and service providers.
• Must possess excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to take direction and to work within the policies, procedures, guidelines, mission, philosophy, and core values of the Agency.
• Knowledge of computer equipment and programs (e.g. Microsoft Office programs, Windows operating systems, etc.) and other office equipment.
• Ability to flex daily work hours as determined by the Service Supervisor.
• The ability to speak the Anishinaabe language is a definite asset and/or willingness for continual learning. Preference will be given to applicants who can speak or write Ojibway, provided they have the skills, ability, and qualifications to do the job.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Sufficient vision and hearing to perform all job duties.
• Able to perform physical and mental activities related to the job duties.
• Able to occasionally lift, up to 12 kg (25lbs) and operate related equipment.
• While performing the duties of this job, the “Position” will typically be in an indoor setting, the delivery of activities will most likely be held outdoors.
  NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization

• Work collaboratively with all agency staff, the biological parent(s) and caregiver(s), extended family, and the member First Nations as required within your respective position of service.
• Create an anti-oppressive work environment while modeling respect, and professionalism, and act as a positive role model with integrity.
• Will complete a Historical Awareness / Self-Assessment and develop an Individual Wholistic Wellness Plan including Competency Based Assessment Tools to develop a Cultural Training Plan and passport with the intent to monitor wellness and enhance and measure cultural congruencies.
• Will actively participate in agency-sponsored cultural training, staff development and educational opportunities, cultural activities, events, and ceremonies with the intent to enhance cultural congruencies.
• Maintain inventory, reports, and a file system to comply with Kina Gbezhgomi Child and Family Services and Ministry Standards.
• Respond to general inquiries; receive, forward, and distribute telephone/facsimile messages appropriately.
• Complete, review, and distribute correspondence and communications for the Service and Administrative team(s) as required.
• Coordinate the monthly service team and after-hours coverage schedules and communicate coverage to the after-hours services and service teams.
• Maintain accurate tracking and reporting of departmental statistical data.
• Complete timely service team filing and updating of audit and agency checklists.
• Complete administrative requirements as deemed required for Agency and Ministry audits, along with reporting on recommendations.
• Complete Serious Occurrence reporting requirements in relation to forwarding reports, monitoring, and tracking.
• Assist in opening and closing the facility at the beginning and the end of each day.
• Provide telephone coverage on a rotational basis with other Team Assistants as required.
• Complete administration requirements for opening new Client files, closing new files along required scanning of all Client file information.
• Complete weekly and monthly departmental statistics; maintain records and produce program reports as required.
• Work effectively with multiple co-workers, balance and prioritize multiple requests.
• Keep informed of Chief and Council directives, Provincial legislation, agency policies, and procedures.
• Participate constructively as a team member in staff meetings, seminars, and training sessions as required by the Services Supervisor.
• Perform other duties as required by the Services Supervisor.