Career Opportunities At Driftpile Cree Nation

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT BUILDING CUSTODIAN

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The custodian will be responsible for performing all custodial duties, minor maintenance and miscellaneous duties in order to ensure that a DPCN Social Development office building is maintained in a healthy, safe and sanitary manner.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Clean and care for the Social Development Office building and outside the building to ensure it is free of debris, snow and ice and the grass is maintained surrounding the building. A list of main activities can be obtained by contacting the Social Development office.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have required safety tickets
• Must have some knowledge about custodial duties
• Must be self-motivated and have the ability to work alone
• Must be able to do some heavy lifting
• Willing to work flexible hours

Application Deadline: ​​ August 9, 2019 @ 12:00PM
Criminal Record Check and Intervention Record check must also be included with your resume.

Résumes May Be forwarded to:

Shauna Willier, Human Resources
P.O. Box 30
Driftpile, AB T0G 0V0
Fax: (780) 355-3650
Email: humanresources@dpcn.ca

We thank those who apply and advise that only those selected for consideration will be contacted.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: NAVIGATOR

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The successful candidate will provide wrap around services to community members in a variety of inventive ways that meet the needs of the clients/members of our community.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Assistance with all types of forms/applications etc.
• Connecting members to other resources both in and outside the community.
• Providing workshops, work with families in a variety of capacities.
• Provide cultural relevant teachings.
• Work closely with young families, youth and youth aging out of programs.
• Provide life skills training to our members.
• Work closely with all departments within DPCN community.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Diploma or a degree in social work.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience related to community social work, working with families or community members at large.
• Knowledge of DPCN policies and programs.
• Experience in project management.
• The ability to lead, work effectively and collaboratively as a team member.
• Proficient in the use of software programs, word processing and excel, internet, data collection. Excellent computer knowledge.
• Excellent written and oral communication/organizational skills.
• Experience working collaboratively with stakeholders and related services and other agencies/departments.
• Is familiar with working with elders and protocols of our culture.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of social issues of DPCN families and community member's face.
• Must have the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Periodic travel is anticipated, access to a reliable vehicle, willing to work flexible hours.

Application Deadline: ​​ August 9, 2019 @ 12:00PM

Any questions can be directed to Karen Cunningham, Social Development Director @ 780-355-3866 or socialdir@dpcn.ca

Cover Letters & Résumes May Be forwarded to:

Shauna Willier, Human Resources
P.O. Box 30
Driftpile, AB T0G 0V0
Fax: (780) 355-3806
Email: humanresources@dpcn.ca

We thank those who apply and advise that only those selected for consideration will be contacted.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: INCOME ASSISTANCE WORKER

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Driftpile Cree Nation is seeking an individual to fill the position of an Income Assistance Worker.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful candidate will be client service oriented, respectful and able to work effectively as part of a team to deliver services to families and individuals accordance with regulations and policies governed by the Driftpile Cree Nation.

Using a solution focused and strength based approach the successful candidate will be assessing eligibility for financial assistance, make referrals to other program departments and outside agencies, prepare written correspondence, Focus is to reduce or eliminate the client's need for income support benefits and services, focus on multi barrier clients requiring clients support. Primary group is expected to work clients and working clients, dependants of expected to work and working clients, including clients 18year old's not in school or working. Balancing workload pressures in order to meet deadlines. You will be required to access, input and retrieve information while learning the data system 360.

The successful candidate will have knowledge of multiple perspectives, interviewing skills, understanding of the impacts of poverty, and the principals of social work. The ability to conduct client interviews and evaluate and integrate these details into case planning. The successful candidate will have the ability to organize and record information and maintain a positive relationship with clients. The candidate must be able to multitask and work in a fast pace environment. Furthermore, this candidate would be able to oversee some functions of the overall program.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• The successful candidate should have a minimum of a social work diploma or related experience in Human Services.
• A clear CPIC and CWIS.
• The ability to work full time from 8:30-4:30 Monday through Friday.
• Extensive knowledge of community resources, knowledge of social barriers, employment and training programs.
• Case planning to identify realistic and attainable goals.
• Decision making and problem solving skills, computer and time management skills.
• Ability to work and maintain effective partnerships with other agencies and departments.
• Funding requirements/policies with other agencies, labour market development. The successful client would be answering to the Director of Social Development.

Application Deadline: ​​ August 9, 2019 @ 12:00PM

Any questions can be directed to Karen Cunningham, Social Development Director @ 780-355-3866 or socialdir@dpcn.ca

Cover Letters & Résumes May Be forwarded to:

Shauna Willier, Human Resources
P.O. Box 30
Driftpile, AB T0G 0V0
Fax: (780) 355-3808
Email: humanresources@dpcn.ca

We thank those who apply and advise that only those selected for consideration will be contacted.