Posted March 17, 2010

 

Professional Employment Opportunity

SUPPORT SERVICES COORDINATOR

 

Fisher River Cree Nation is presently seeking a Support Services Coordinator.  Working under the direction of the FRCN Chief and Council, the Support Services Coordinator will be responsible in providing day to day functions/management and coordination of the Wellness Team which includes the NNADAP, Mental Health, Community Wellness Worker and Compliance and Resource programs and its services.

 

  Main Duties Include:
  • Providing administrative and managerial functions which may include preparing and monitoring budgets, developing an annual work plan and proposal development
  • Over-all supervision of the Wellness Team (NNADAP, Mental Health, Community Wellness Worker and Compliance and Resource Officer) in case management of individuals/clients and follow up requirements.
  • Oversee the referral services of treatment programs, counseling and local support services to individuals, clients and families.
  • ensuring follow-up procedures to clients in treatment/after care programs; via the various support services
  • Act as a liason with local support service providers, (ICFS, Health Centre, Social Services etc)
  • Assisting the Wellness Team in the development of resources/workshops and training in promoting positive lifestyle choices to the community.
  • Maintaining strict confidential guidelines in all aspects pertaining to the individual/client and case referrals
  • Other assigned duties
  • Ensuring follow-up/referral to individuals/employee's who have tested positive with respect to the standard/random drug test as per the FRCN By-Law 2004-01, Sec. 8.01.

Qualifications:

  • A degree in Social Work or related field or equivalent education and related experience may be considered.
  • Minimum three (3) years demonstrated experience in behavioral health counseling, crisis counseling, case management or related community support services.
  • Competencies in the areas of leadership, interpersonal skills, communication (both written and verbal), results management, critical thinking and self-management are required
  • Knowledge of NNADAP, Building Healthy Communities and Mental Health programs and services
  • Knowledge of Manitoba Mental Health act & NNADAP Referral Criteria
  • Extensive knowledge of addictions services/programs in and outside Manitoba
  • Knowledge of First Nation culture, history and issues
  • Previous experience in providing support referral services to clients/individuals/families
  • Experience in dealing with external funding agencies (eg. FNIHB) an asset
  • Previous supervisory experience in service delivery essential to this position
  • Computer Skills are essential
  • Satisfactory criminal records check and child abuse registry check must accompany resume
  • Copy of valid Drivers License (to accompany resume) and access to a vehicle required for work related purposes.

We thank all those that apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

The sucessful candidate will be subject to a pre-screening drug test (as per the FRCN By-Law 2004-01 Sec.8.01)
 

 

Please submit your resume, along with three (3) letters of reference to:

Colleen Amos

Administrative Assistant
P.O. Box 367, Koostatak, Manitoba, R0C 1S0
Phone: (204) 645-2171
Fax: (204) 645-2171


Deadline Date: March 31, 2010

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