Metis Community Resource Worker – The Pas

POSTING #   25-09-001

POSITION TYPE  FULL-TIME

The Métis Community Resource Worker’s prime objective is to enhance the services and resources within their region, through direct outreach to their community.

Job Duties/Competencies:

• Enhance and deliver services and resources within the region through direct community outreach;
• Assist clients in completing and/or initiating foster/adoption home appeals, income security appeals, guardianship orders, housing applications, and education/training applications or appeals;
• Carry out client follow-up and compile and maintain client data;
• Assist community needs and identify available resources;
• Maintain resources directory and assess available resources;
• Define and establish referral mechanisms;
• Perform detailed intake/assessment, documentation, and maintenance of files;
• Implement fundraising projects; and,
• Facilitate community outreach, meetings, and workshops.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Diploma in a Community Development program preferred;
• Minimum two years’ experience in the social services field or previous community development involvement;
• Knowledge of government legislations such as Child and Family Services Act, Program Standards, Employment and Income Assistance, Maintenance Act, Workers Compensation and other relevant legislation and policies;
• Strong organizational, communication and writing skills;
• Strong computer and technical skills;
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and as part of a team;
• Experience arranging and facilitating meetings;
• Knowledge of Métis issues and socio-economic conditions affecting Métis Citizens;
• Knowledge of Red River Métis culture, and MMF programs and services is a definite asset; and,
• Ability to travel, valid Manitoba Driver’s license with access to a reliable vehicle.

Please send a cover letter and a resume to employerrep@abcentre.org.

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