- JOB TITLE: Peguis Pre-employment Supports Program (PESP) Case Worker
- LOCATION: Peguis First Nation
- TERM: ASAP – March 31, 2024
- START DATE: ASAP
Job Description:
Reporting to the Social Development Advisor, the Community PESP Case Worker will help their assigned Clients reach their economic and social potential by providing front-line administrative and counselling supports, linking to employment, training, and education opportunities, building employment readiness life skills, and addressing other barriers to employment (such as childcare, mobility, etc.) in Peguis, surrounding communities, towns, and other locations in Manitoba.
Qualifications:
• A High School diploma and 2-3 years’ experience in a related discipline such as social services, office administration, social work, counselling, or an equivalent combination of administrative experience in the social services field.
• Ability to work independently and manage heavy work loads, set priorities, meet deadlines, work under pressure and adaptable to change.
• Experience working within a First Nation organization/community with knowledge and respect for First Nations cultural practices, traditions, and customs.
• Strong advocacy skills to advocate on behalf of IRTC Member First Nation communities.
• Must have excellent oral (including public speaking) and written skills.
• Computer experience (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Teams/ZOOM).
• Must be able to provide Criminal Record Check and Child/Adult Abuse Registry Check.
• Must be able to work overtime hours if needed.
• Must have a Class 5 driver’s license, with a reliable vehicle, and ability to travel.
• Ability to speak and understand Saulteaux/Ojibway is an asset.
Please provide a cover letter, resume and three (3) references (preferably from present and recent employers) to:
Avery Letandre, Executive Assistant
OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Fax: (204) 942-8840 – Email: averyletandre@irtc.ca
We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. No phone calls will be accepted. Preference will be given to Indigenous people and applicants are asked to self-declare in their cover letter or resume. Incomplete and late applications will not be considered
