TRADITIONAL SUPPORT WORKER PERMANENT FULL - TIME POSITION AKWESASNE CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES

Annual Salary: Pay Band 5 $34,736.81 - $42,766.21

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the supervision of the Family and Traditional Support Unit Coordinator, the incumbent is responsible for the development and delivery of various cultural, traditional and community support services.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Two (2) year completed college in the Social or Behavioral Sciences, (i.e. Law and Security, Child and Youth Worker, Social Work, Behavioral Science, Criminal Justice, or Psychology) with one (1) year experience in a social services program or related field, with extensive knowledge in Mohawk traditional and cultural teachings and methods.

Must understand and adhere to strict principles of confidentiality, Social Work Code of Ethics and be familiar with the relevant legislation, regulations and guidelines and procedures according to the Akwesasne Child & Family Services. The incumbent must be willing to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings and weekends to meet the program requirements; and be able to work in crisis and stressful situations and conditions.

The incumbent must possess excellent oral and written communication skills along with excellent computer skills, and must maintain a high standard of professionalism. Must have a “class G” driver’s license and be willing to use own vehicle.

All interested applicants must submit a letter of interest, resume, copies of all diplomas/certificates, and the names and numbers of three references along with a copy of a valid driver’s license no later than 4:00 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012 to:

Tim Thompson, HR Staffing Officer

Administration Building #1

Akwesasne, Quebec H0M 1A0

Phone: (613) 575-2250, ext. 2140

e-mail: [email protected]

APPLICANTS MUST CLEARLY OUTLINE THAT THEY MEET THE

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS ON THEIR RESUME

A CLEAR CRIMINAL REFERENCE CHECK IS MANDATORY

AN ELIGIBILITY LIST WILL BE CREATED FOR ONE YEAR

NATIVE PREFERENCE IN HIRING

APPLICANTS WHO FAIL TO SUBMIT THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION

WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY DISQUALIFIED.