Ogimaawabiitong is dedicated and committed to “Excellence in all that we do”. The ethics, along with the Seven Teachings, speak to how the organization operates: in relation to interaction amongst clients, staff, members and other stake holders. The Ogimaawabiitong code of ethics and teachings reflect in both decision-making and service delivery.
Do you want to work for a health care organization that changes people’s lives? One that not only cares deeply about clients, but also values that its employees are its greatest Gifts!
Examples of Support
- Unique health services organization
- Supportive management team and collaborative work environment
- Family Culture
- Innovative environment
- Learn by working alongside our SMEs
- Enriched job fulfilment
- We offer a competitive compensation package, and exceptional opportunities for career growth
- A retirement savings plan with company contributions
Position Description
The Community Reintegration Specialist is a member of Kenora Chiefs Advisory’s Mental Health and Addictions Team. Under the direction of the Director of Mental Health and Addictions and serving Indigenous adults as they reintegrate into community after release from custody, this position will collaborate with Ministry staff, community justice staff, various organizations, and community resources to support rehabilitation with reintegration and recovery supports.
Position Title: Community Reintegration Specialist
Department: Adult Mental Health and Addictions
Term: Full-time
Location: 240, Veteran’s Drive, Kenora, Ontario
Reports to: Director of Adult Mental Health and Addictions
Responsibilities
- Facilitate healing and healthy pathways for clients
- Develop relationships with First Nations communities
- Collaborate with Ministry staff, community justice staff, KCA staff and community resources
- Participate in community reintegration tables and encourage client participation in discharge planning
- Develop or facilitate development of reintegration plan prior to discharge
- Provide Indigenous, client-centered case management services
- Create and maintain client file, document services, supports and referrals
- Meet with clients regularly (pre-discharge and post-release) to assess, refer, connect and support them, and to monitor their progress
- Assist in connecting clients with their communities and community support services pre-discharge and support clients in community post-release
- Assist clients with transitional and supportive housing
- Refer clients to culturally based healers and counselling
- Facilitate connection to the land through land-based healing
- Assist clients to access wellness opportunities
- Connect clients with emergency supports, as needed
- Refer clients to appropriate KCA programming and supports
- Provide culturally relevant supports
- Complete and submit reports as required
- Contribute to the evaluation of service with respect to its effectiveness in meeting the community needs and achieving our mandate
- Ability to adapt to change in job duties
- Perform additional duties as required
Qualifications
- Post-secondary education in the mental health, social services and/or justice fields or equivalent combination of training and experience
- Minimum 3-5 years of related experience
- Strong time management skills
- Ability to work independently and in a team setting
- Excellent skills in the following areas: computer, organization, networking, interpersonal, presentation and communication (written and oral)
- Experience working with and knowledge of Indian Residential School survivors
- Experience with Mustimuhw cEMR (MIS) considered an asset
- Knowledge of the Anishinaabe culture and language and experience in working in an Indigenous community or organization considered an asset
Additional Requirements
- Valid driver’s license and vehicle
- Willing to travel according to program needs
- Current satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check
- Obtain and maintain security clearance
- Understanding of the Ojibway language is an asset
We are looking to grow our teams with people who share our energy and enthusiasm for creating the best experience for our clients and within KCA. Discover What’s Possible!
Please forward resume cover letter and three references by Friday, August 11, 2023, 4:30pm to
Human Resource Department
Kenora Chiefs Advisory
P.O. Box 349 – 240 Veterans Drive, 3rd Floor
Kenora ON P9N 3X4
Fax: 807-467-2656
**We thank all that apply, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
*** Traditional practices involve burning sacred medicines including tobacco, sweetgrass, sage and cedar within the work setting