Mentor; Term Position

All Sagkeeng CFS workers are expected to exhibit a commitment to the 7 Teachings:
Respect, Love, Wisdom, Bravery, Truth, Honesty, and Humility. Sagkeeng CFS is committed to providing employment and professional development to Indigenous People.

Sagkeeng Child and Family Services (SCFS) is a First Nations CFS Agency who strives to recruit inspired, accountable, and driven individuals to join our diverse talented team of professionals. We are currently recruiting for a permanent fulltime Mentor for our Agency.

• Diploma or certificate in Child and Youth Care, Social Services, Human Services, Family Support, Community Development, or a related field.

• Equivalent combinations of educational experience and relevant work experience may be considered.
• Minimum1–2years’ experience working in child welfareor community-based services.
• a comprehensive understanding of Canada’sFirst Nationshistoryincluding Aboriginal Justice Inquiry–Child Welfare Initiative andan
  
  Act Respecting First Nations,Inuitand Metischildren,youthandfamilies.
• Experience working in an Indigenous organization or with Indigenous communities is a strong asset.
• A comprehensive understanding and awareness of the strengths andchallengesof
  
  Indigenous children, youth,families and communities.
• Practices in a manner consistent withan Act Respecting First Nations, Inuit and Metis children,youthand families.
• Valid class 5 driver’s license and fully insured vehicle with $2, liability insurance.
• Condition of employment is obtainingsatisfactorydriver’s abstract annually or as required.
• Condition of employment is having clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Persons Sector Search, Child Abuse Registry and Prior Contact Check. Updating checks every two/three years.
• Travel is required.
• Flexibility to work days, evenings and weekends based on children, youth and families’ needs.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Commitment to positive workplace communication and adherence to professional boundaries.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, work independently and as a team member in a fast paced, challenging environment.
• Demonstrated intermediate level knowledge of Microsoft Office (i.e.Word, Excel, Power Point, SharePoint, Teams) and online tools.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous life-long learning.

• Provide exceptional mentoring, coaching and counseling to address client needs.
• Work with children and youth to achieve their personal and cultural goals.
• Work with Niigaan Asemaa (cultural unit) to provide knowledge in the teachings from the land.
• Work with the clinicians and Direct Service Workers to support case plans, and treatment plans, where required.
• Submit monthly case notes and progress reports every six months.
• For group activities, submits program request, funding requirements, travel arrangements and recap of program.
• Provides detailed reports on activities, record keeping and report writing as required; this is to include monthly summaries of activities and progress in the client’s mentorship planning, as well as incident and closing summaries.
• Provide monthly schedule on Outlook to Supervisor.
• Ensure confidentiality and safekeeping of all Agency documents and records, adhering to FIPPA/PHIA.
• Providing holistic supportive services to children, youth and families of Sagkeeng Child and Family Services to preserve the family unit, applying a wraparound and wholistic approach.
• Acts as a role model for the children, youth, families and care providers of the Agency.

• Builds relationships with youth to walk alongside them on their healing journey.
• Connects the children and families with internal and external cultural resources and supports.
• Assists…