Long Lake 58 First Nation Education Authority
is currently looking to fill the following positions for the 2025 school year
with possibility for extension at
Migizi Wazisin Elementary School
Child & Youth Worker
We are a First Nation located on Highway 11 near Longlac, Ontario. Our student population at MWES is approximately 120 from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 8 and 65 students from Grades 9 to 12. Our history, Cultural Programming, Outdoor Education, Literacy, Numeracy, Social Development and Technology are key focus areas of the curriculum. Circle of Security training and understanding and/or training in Attachment Theory would be considered assets. Our secondary school is inspected by the Ministry of Education annually. We offer a benefits and pension package.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Bachelor of Social Work or Bachelor of Social Work
- College Diploma in a Health Field study and/or Social Work
- Must have trauma sensitivity training and grief counselling
- Work experience in the field would be an asset
- Work experience in a school setting would be an asset
- Ability to work under supervision and independently
- Must work effectively as part of a team
- Must have strong written and communication skills
- Will work with individual student and in groups
- Knowledge of foundational theories, principles, and practices as they relate to Social Services Social Work, and/or Counselling
- Knowledge of assessment tools and harm-reduction practices;
- Strong knowledge of practice regulations;
- Familiar with privacy, confidentiality, and duty to report;
- Knowledge of community support services,
- Knowledge of First Nations culture, history, community-based services, geographic realities, and social conditions within First Nations communities.
Application must include: - A cover letter
- A resume including detailed work history and education information
- A vulnerable sector check upon hire
- 3 professional references (one from current supervisor)
Please note, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
