OVERVIEW:
Under the direction of the Jordan’s Principle Service Supervisor, the Team Assistant is responsible for providing administrative and operational support to the Services Department. The incumbent assists with departmental coordination, record management, reporting requirements, communication processes, and administrative functions while ensuring compliance with Agency policies, Ministry standards, and legislative requirements.
The Team Assistant contributes to a culturally safe, respectful, and collaborative work environment that supports the Agency’s mission, vision, values, and service objectives.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
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A two-year diploma in Business Administration, Office Administration, or another related discipline from an accredited post-secondary institution; or
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An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience deemed acceptable by the Agency.
Experience:
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Experience working within an Anishinaabe Child and Family Well-Being Agency or a related human services environment is preferred.
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Experience working with Anishinaabe individuals, families, communities, and organizations is considered an asset.
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Lived experience and demonstrated understanding of Anishinaabe worldviews, traditions, customs, values, and practices are strongly preferred.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & ABILITIES:
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Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with clients, community members, service providers, and colleagues in a respectful, professional, and culturally appropriate manner.
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Knowledge of applicable child welfare legislation, standards, regulations, directives, and policies.
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Understanding of Anishinaabe family systems, community dynamics, and child and family well-being principles.
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Knowledge of Agency organizational structure, service delivery models, policies, procedures, and operational guidelines.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
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Given the traditional practices of the Anishinabek, from time to time exposure to wood smoke and the burning of sacred medicines, including tobacco, sweet grass, sage, or cedar, may occur within the work setting.
Applicants are encouraged to visit our website at www.kgcfs.org/employmentto review the detailed job description.
Please submit your application marked “Confidential –JP Team Assistant.” Include in your application a cover letter, resume, and (3) three reference letters - two (2) employment-related from recent employers.
Please also detail in your application: education, employment experience, and cultural participation.
Applications are accepted in the following order of preference by website, email, or mail at:
Human Resources – Confidential
JP TEAM ASSISTANT
Kina Gbezhgomi Child and Family Services
98 Pottawatomi Avenue
Wikwemikong, Ontario, P0P 2J0
KGCFS is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible workplace in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment process. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Conditions of Employment: Successful candidates will be required to provide a Police Record Check, a satisfactory Driver’s Abstract, proof of $1M Liability Insurance, and supervisory references (with consent to contact).
About Kina Gbezhgomi Child and Family Services:
On April 1, 2012 Kina Gbezhgomi Child And Family Services transferred the direct service delivery and management of the prevention services inclusive of family and community support services to the First Nations. Each of the First Nations and Kina Gbezhgomi Child and Family Services has a Contribution Agreement outlining the roles and responsibilities of the agency and First Nation in this collaborative partnership inclusive of agency support and training, funding arrangements, service and financial reporting. Kina Gbezhgomi Child And Family Services completed this process as a transition phase to a fully integrated child welfare model in preparation for designation as a child welfare agency, and also to reflect the membership requests in relation to First Nation community based delivery of prevention services. VISION: Kina Gbezhgomi Child And Family Services will honour and support our family’s and community’s inherent authority to care for their children based on unity, traditions, values, beliefs and customs. MISSION: Our services ensure children are protected and stay connected with their culture, language and community while strengthening family and community relationships.
