Six Nations of the Grand River Elected Council Looking for Ogwadeni:deo Education Liaison at Ohsweken, ON Full Time

Applications will be received by Six Nations of the Grand River and Grand River Employment & Training (GREAT) up until 4:00 p.m. EST, Wednesday, June 1, 2022, for the Activity Assistant with Iroquois Lodge, Health Services Department. The Six Nations of the Grand River Application for Employment Form, Job Posting and Job Description are available for printing from the www.greatsn.com website. Online applications accepted through https://www.vscyberhosting.com/sixnations/. NO LATE APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED.
Applicants from Six Nations and other First Nations will be given preference to deliver programs and services in a First Nations community.
JOB* SUMMARY: * The Education Liaison reports to and works under the direction and supervision of the Medical Team Lead.
The Education Liaison is responsible for advocating and coordinating educational supports and providing culturally responsive system navigation support for eligible children and youth in care. Assisting to resolve issues that impact eligible children and youth’s learning, and strengthen relationships among societies, public school boards, First Nations school authorities, Colleges, Universities, Trade-Schools and community partners in order to improve the educational outcomes of eligible children and youth. They will collaborate with educators, society workers, and other key partners, and work with the education sector to help resolve issues that may impact student learning.
Guiding Values for our Code of Practice

• Ganigo’hi: yo/Ka’nikonhri: io (Good Mind)
• Adenidaohsra’/Onkwa’tenniten: ro (Compassion and Kindness)
• Dedwadadrihwanohkwa: k/Onkwatennitenrosera (Respecting one another)
• Degayenawa’ko: ngye/Tetewaterihwakwenyenhsthak (Working together)
• Dewagagenawako: ngye’/Tetewayenwakontye (Assisting one another)
• Esadatgehs/Enhsatatkenhse (Self-reflection on actions taken)
• Gaihwaedahgoh/Karihwayentahkwen (Taking responsibility)
• Gasgyao: nyok/Kahretsyaronhsera (Encouragement)
• Gasasdenhsra/Ka’shatstenhsera (Strength/supportive to one another)
• Drihwawaihsyo/Ka’nikonhratoken (Honest and moral conduct)
• Oihwadogehsra’/Yorihwato: ken (Being truthful and consistent)
• Sgeno/Sken: nen (Peaceful thoughts and Actions)

Type

Full Time

Closing Date

June 1, 2022

Hours of Work

37.5 hours weekly

Wage

TBD

SUBMISSION PROCEDURE: (Choose one* method *ONLY):
Online:

• Please visit: https://www.vscyberhosting.com/sixnations/ to access our job board and follow the directions to apply.

• Please ensure all required documents are provided/uploaded with your application package, which include:
• Cover letter including your band name and number (if applicable). Please indicate in your letter how your education and experience qualifies you for this position.

• Recent resume clearly identifying that you meet the Basic Qualifications of this position as stipulated above.

• Copy of your education diploma/degree/certificate and transcript.

• If you have any questions or need assistance please reach out to Lesleigh Rusnak, Staffing Officer at 519-445-2223 ext 4343 or via email at [email protected].

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• The successful candidate must possess a Bachelor of Social Work Degree, or:
• Child And Youth Worker Diploma, Social Services Worker, Social Worker Diploma or equivalent with 2 years’ experience working from an educational framework of child welfare sector; or.
• University degree with an Ontario Teaching Certificate with knowledge of the Child Welfare system.
• The successful candidate must have a valid Ontario driver’s license.
• Must pass a criminal record check and vulnerable sector check
• Will have good interpersonal skills, excellent verbal and written skills
• Preference will be given to Six Nations of the Grand River Band Members or those of First Nation heritage
• Will be thoroughly familiar with relevant legislation, regulations and guidelines
• Awareness of traditional and non-traditional community resources
• Aware of community diversity concerning culture, values and customs
• Knowledgeable of the impacts of Multi-Generational trauma on families and the community
• Will be knowledgeable about the native culture, language and traditions of Six Nations;
• Experience working with families and children in a community setting
• Will be able to travel to attend core trainings out of the community if necessary

Job Type: Full-time