Jordan's Principle Case Aid

Employment Opportunity: Jordan’s Principle Case Aid

Location: Halifax, NS

Salary Range: $57,500.00 year

Employment Term: Jan/Feb – March 31, 2026 (possibility of renewal), Full time hours (35 hours/ week)

Reports To: Jordan’s Principle Program Coordinator

General Description:

Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre is centrally located in the urban Indigenous community of Halifax and is looking for Two (2) Jordan’s Principle Case Aid. The Jordan’s Principle Case Aid (CA) is responsible for assisting the Jordan Principle Coordinator to ensure effective and efficient operations necessary for the Jordan’s Principle Program. The CA will utilize an integrative multi-disciplinary approach for children and youth with social, emotional, behavioural and mental health needs to access services with the goal of improving positive outcomes for affected children/ families while using a holistic cultural approach.

Key Responsibilities:

- Work collaboratively with children and their families by providing support to access services
- Maintain a high level of confidentiality
- Case management of files
- Complete intakes/ case noting
- Maintain files and documentation requirements
- Help with recommending referrals for assessments to appropriate certified professionals
- Meet the client, family, children on their terms by being flexible and non-judgemental
- Build relationships with partners and resources so the families/ children can access a wide range of services
- Work with interdepartmental staff to meet the needs of the family and children and identify gaps in services which you will need to help problem solve
- Assist families with navigating the health and social systems in a timely manner
- Document the needs and services for children who require services
- Assist families (on and off reserve) to complete and submit applications for funding
- Ensure program model is implemented in a cultural way
- Be knowledgeable with Department of Indigenous Services Canada documentation related to the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal and Jordan’s Principle
- Be knowledgeable of the Department of Community Services
- Provide information sessions/ community forums on Jordan’s Principle to enhance awareness in communities and collaborate with those providing existing community-based services
- Prepare reports for the Jordan’s Principal Coordinator
- Work proactively to identify children with unmet needs to facilitate early intervention and timely access to services and resources
- Attend professional development opportunities as requested

Qualifications:

- College/ university degree Social Services/ Human Services and least 5 years of experience in case management, working in health, social or education sectors by providing community-based services
- Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered
- Must have exceptional interpersonal, leadership, team building and reporting skills
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications
- Knowledge of First Nations Communities/ Culture and the Urban/ Rural Indigenous Community
- Must possess a current vulnerable sector check, child abuse registrar
- Knowledge and understanding of poverty related issues, trends and services
- Understanding of Jordan’s Principle’s Initiative
- Must have a valid driver's license
- Access to a reliable means of transportation (must own a working vehicle)
- Provide a current driver abstract & proof of insurance
- Indigenous Ancestry is an asset, please self identify

Application Deadline: Open Until January 6th 2024

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel working within this job title.

The Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre is an equal opportunity employer; and complies with all fair employment practices laws. We are committed to providing a workplace free form unlawful discrimination and harassment and prohibit the same against employees, applicants or other covered persons by co-workers, supervisors, managers, or third parties based on a person’s race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age, veterans status, disability unrelated to job requirements, ethnicity, genetic information, military service, political affiliation, marital status and pregnancy or other protected status.

Qualified Indigenous applicants will be given priority in accordance with the Aboriginal Employment Preference Policy of the Canadian Human Rights Commission. The Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre (MNFC) reserves the right to refuse all applications for employment. The MNFC will not assume any expenses related to this or any job application process included and not limited to travel, relocation, and application development.

Covid-19 potential impact- This position requires the incumbent to work onsite as the program is deemed an essential service. There are current COVID -19 restrictions in place, use of PPE as well as social distancing for safety of staff and community.

*Only those applicants who are screened in for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $57,500.00 per year