Employment Opportunities
Youth Violence Prevention Worker/ Culture Camp Coordinator
The after-school hours are the peak time for juvenile crime and risky behaviors such as alcohol and drug use. Most experts agree that after-school programs offer a healthy and positive alternative. This program will keep kids safe, improve academic achievement and help relieve the stresses on today’s working families. It will also serve as an important youth violence prevention and intervention strategy.
Responsibilities:
•Ensure effective client file administration
•Deliver culturally relevant programming in conjunction with the western justice system
•Deliver youth prevention and intervention programs and services
•Provide youth empowerment activities for afterschool
•Coordinate workshops that enhance client rehabilitation
•Individual intervention and case planning
•Coordinate culture camps through the summer months
Qualifications:
•A minimum of 2 – 5 years experience in a related Social Work field
•Excellent Public Relations Skills
•Effective Organizational Skills are an asset.
•Personally flexible and culturally sensitive
•Centered and a team player; a positive lifestyle
•Effective written and verbal communication skills
•Excellent computer skills
•Ability to multi-task
General Requirements for all positions include:
•An understanding of Wet’suwet’en Culture and systems
•Valid BC Drivers license and reliable vehicle
•Satisfactory references, including a criminal record check
When submitting your application for the above position, please clearly indicate how you meet the required qualifications and include the following;
1.A cover letter clearly indicating the position, which you are applying.
2.A resume with three references.
Deadline for applications is, July 9, 2008 4:30 p.m.
Only those short-listed will be contacted for an interview. We thank all applicants for their interest.
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Family Support Worker
The Office of the Wet’suwet’en (OW) requires the services of a half time Family Support Worker for the Wet’suwet’en Early Childhood Development Program.
The Family Support Worker reports to the Early Childhood Development Coordinator. The Family Worker is responsible for recruiting and welcoming new families, enrolment, registration, providing on-going support to families through referrals to community and government agencies.
The Family Support Worker is responsible for facilitation of parent involvement in preschool programs according to Aboriginal Head Start Principles and Guidelines. The Family Support Worker is responsible for maintaining documents and records in compliance with applicable privacy legislation. The Family Support Worker will provide classroom and school bus support to preschool aged children when required.
The position will involve networking and creating linkages with components and related community agencies.
The successful candidate will possess the following expertise:
•Valid Early Childhood Education Certificate & License to Practice (Basic), Child and Youth Care, or other relevant training and experience,
•Valid safety oriented first-aid certificate (i.e. Child Safe First Aid or accepted equivalent).
•Clear Criminal Records Check conducted under the Criminal Record Review Act.
•A physician’s letter / note indicating mental and physical health is adequate for the position.
•Positive character references.
•Personality and health appropriate to the position.
•Class 4 driver’s license (prefer class 2).
•Access to reliable vehicle for home visits & other transportation needs preferred.
•Excellent computer skills: proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
•Self directed and able to initiate and complete projects
•Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
•Knowledge of Aboriginal culture traditions, history.
•Experience working with Aboriginal people
Candidates will be screened according to the qualification/requirements. Applicants are required to submit a resume, cover letter, current Criminal Record Check. Successful candidates will require the following if screened in for an interview: Relevant educational documents; three references of recent supervisors; must possess a valid B.C. Drivers’ License.
The Office of the Wet’suwet’en offers a competitive salary and benefits package. Employment is subject to a 3-month probationary period and evaluation.
APPLICATION DEADLINE:July 16, 2008 at 4:00 PM
Mail or fax to with the name of the position which you are applying for:
Office of the Wet’suwet’en
205 Beaver Rd. Suite #1
Moricetown, B.C.
V0J 2N1
Fax: (250) 847-5381
Phone: (250) 847-3630
Only those short-listed will be contacted for an interview. We thank all applicants for their interest.
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Love to Cook?
The Office of the Wet’suwet’en is currently accepting proposals for catering:
Proposals must include the following:
- Sample Menu with your specialty dishes
- A copy of your Food Safe certificate
- Contact information
(all dishes must contain foods from a well balanced healthy diet)
- And if it is a fundraising effort or personal business.
All proposals can be forwarded to:
Judy Walton, Executive Secretary
Office of the Wet’suwet’en
Fax: 250-847-5381
Email: judy.walton@wetsuweten.com.................................................................................................................
Hadih, interested in working…In Mining?
The Office of the Wet’suwet’en has been receiving requests for Wet’suweten Workers interested in working in crews on mining and exploration on the Wet’suwet’en Territories
These are well paying positions with training available.
If you are interested in this opportunity please forward resumes to:
David Belford, Mineral Liaison
Office of the Wet’suwet’en
Fax: 250-847-5381
Email: ravendgb@yahoo.caUpdated: Thursday, July 3, 2008
Updated: Wednesday, May 17, 2006
NEWS
CHIEF’S MEETING SCHEDULES FOR 2008 – 2009
TentativeJanuary 30,31 2008
February 26-28 2008
March 25-27 2008
April 28-30 2008
May 27,28 2008
June 24-26 2008
July 29-31 2008
August 26-28 2008
September 29,30 2008
October 28-30 2008
November 24,25 2008
December 16-18 2008January 27-29 2009
February 24-26 2009
March 24-26 2009
April 28-30 2009
WET’SUWET’EN MEMBERSHIP…..
Attention all Wet’suwet’en, our office is in the process of gathering information from the membership, we need your mailing address, phone number and email(if you have one).
With this information we plan to keep the membership informed of upcoming events, meetings and updates on our treaty and programs.
Please contact:
Office of the Wet’suwet’en
Phone: 250-847-3630
Toll Free: 1-888-296-4411
Email: info@wetsuweten.comUpdated: Thursday, May 11, 2006