The Ne-Chee Friendship Centre are looking for a Life Long Program Coordinator! For more information on this LEAP job posting, check out the details below!
The Life Long Care Support Worker is responsible to the policies and directions as determined by the Board of Directors of the Friendship Centre and under the direct daily supervision of the Human Resources Manager. The Life Long Care Support Worker is responsible for the development & delivery of culturally appropriate community support services to meet the needs of Indigenous seniors, as well as Indigenous persons who are chronically ill or disabled.
Employer Name: Ne-Chee Friendship Centre
City: Kenora
Province: ON
Application Deadline: February 16th, 2025
Email: hr@nechee.org
Hours of Work: (Temporary Contract Position to cover a Parental Leave until August 15, 2025)
Job Type: Various Hours
Wages: $46,500.00 to $48,000.00 annually to start
Duties of this LEAP Job Posting: • Provide and or arrange transportation for medical appointments
• Plan, shop and facilitate social gatherings and outings
• Perform friendly visits and security checks
• Participate on local long-term care community committees to ensure Indigenous representation and advocacy
• Ensure access to medical and Indigenous language translation
• Conduct ongoing community consultations and needs assessments related to community-based service and long-term care needs
Qualifications for this LEAP Job Posting: • Post-secondary degree or diploma in social, health, or human services; or relevant accredited training combined with related work experience
• Previous experience working with Indigenous persons and community organizations
• Knowledge of social, cognitive, physical & cultural needs of Indigenous people
• Practical knowledge of Indigenous values, traditions and practices
• Positive attitude & demonstrated capacity to act as a healthy lifestyle role model
• Ability to speak Ojibway, Cree or Oji-Cree is a definite asset
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal & written
• Working knowledge of computer programs and applicable uses
• Valid driver’s license & access to a reliable vehicle is required
• Must possess current First Aid / CPR certification or able to be certified
How To Apply to this LEAP Job Posting: Please submit your resume along with a cover letter to: Ne-Chee Friendship Centre 326 2nd Street South, Kenora, ON P9N 1G5 Fax: (807) 468-5340 E-Mail: hr@nechee.org
We wish to thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be acknowledged.
A Current Vulnerable Persons Check will be required upon offer of employment.
Preference will be given to Indigenous applicants. Please self-identify upon applying.
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