Amanii Txa’niis gyet (Brighter Futures Worker) 

Position: Amanii Txa’niis gyet (Brighter Futures Worker) Reports directly to:Kitsumkalum Health Director Posting Date:April.19th, 2024 Posted until filled Full time:35 hours a week Wage:$19.00 an hour Purpose of the job: The Amanii Txa’niis Gyet (Brighter Futures Worker)is responsible for providing advocacy, day-to-day home visits and support to Kitsumkalum Community Members. Role and Responsibilities: Using a holistic approach to support community members through the 5 components of the program; Mental Health, Child Development, Parenting, Healthy Babies, and Injury Preventions. Work collaboratively with Kitsumkalum Social Services/Kitsumkalum Health Centre Advocate and support Kitsumkalum Community Members accessing services, assisting with Patient Travel, one to one client support/Home visits. Delivering a culturally sensitive manner to support parents/care givers to develop their parenting skills. Engaging with youth, community members and elders to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of the program, including the preparation for activities, utilizing a home visiting approach & Client Transportation. Knowledge and Skills Required: * Social work certificate or equivalent * Satisfactory criminal record search * Class 5 BC driver’s license * Valid first aid certificate, C.P.R. and food safe certificate * Community resources knowledge, maintain and respect confidentiality * Knowledge of case management, wrap around service and strong advocacy skills * Facilitation skills and assessment knowledge * Planning/organizing skills – Prioritize the workload, activities, use of time efficiently, develop yearly workplans, monthly and yearly reporting * Computer skills using Microsoft office suite, Excel, Access power point and Publisher * Knowledge of First nations culture and traditions * Ability to set and maintain professional boundaries, maintain professional judgement, empathy and integrity * Ability to communicate verbally and in writing effectively * Ability to work independently and as part of a team * Must be flexible, adaptable and able to accept change as the program evolvesSubmit Cover Letter, 2 Reference Letters and Resume to: Kitsumkalum Health Centre Email: cwebb@Kitsumkalum.com Company: Kitsumkalum Salary: $19.00 an hour Contract: PERMANENT