Job Offers
Due to the current COVID_19 pandemic KSCS has had to prioritize which employment positions are being recruited.
Below are the current employment opportunities available at Kahnawake Shakotiia’takehnhas Community Services .
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In respect of the overall mission, strategic directions, values and policies of Onkwata’karitáhtshera, this position is responsible for supporting and assisting community members to access healthcare and social services through Non- Insured Health Benefits and Jordan’s Principle coverage. The incumbent also contributes towards the identification of common needs and problems experienced by community members regarding access to services and towards the development of appropriate procedures and tools. Under the supervision of the Manager of Onkwata’karitahtshera Secretariat, independently applies learned skills, knowledge and practical experience to semi-routine tasks associated with the job family using established practices and standard procedures to complete assignments. Working with various community groups and members, develops program
proposals and budgets and provides updates to working groups. Develops capacity within the community to support the administrative activities of ongoing funding initiatives. Maintains access to and knowledge of various funding sources available to support community initiatives. Acts as representative or observer for Onkwata’karitáhtshera. Decisions are straightforward in nature, within clearly defined procedures and practices specific to the department or work
group and are regularly reviewed.
Under the supervision of the Homecare Team Leader, the Assistant Team Leader is responsible to provide support to the Team Leader of the Home Care Program, supervise Home Health/Personal Care Aides and provide services for the clients of HCCS. The Assistant Team leader, with minimal direction, respect to business objectives and organization philosophy, this is a developing leadership position providing focused, tactical guidance to a group of staff as needed. Combines fully qualified technical skills to contribute to the solution of moderately complex technical problems, with intermediate level skill. The Assistant Team Leader works in collaboration with the Team Leader on the development and implementation of
activities in area(s) of expertise to meet goals, service objectives and standards. The Assistant Team Leader may make
budgetary recommendations and approve staff expenditures, develops schedules and manpower requirements for assigned areas as directed, selects, develops, evaluates and assists with personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function. The Assistant Team Leader makes business decisions/exercises judgment within generally defined areas in line with policies and in alignment with objectives, alters approach or recommends broader procedural changes to improve effectiveness of group in consultation with manager when necessary. Technical output is trusted as accurate and generally sound. Generally, this position requires completion of High School Diploma and five to seven (5-7) years relevant experience or equivalent. A college/CEGEP certificate relevant to the field is considered.
Under the supervision of the Manager of Home and Community Care Services, the Team Leader is responsible to supervise the staff in food preparation and to provide cooking services to the residents of the Turtle Bay Elders Lodge and elders within the community under HCCS (Meals on Wheels and Wheels to Meals).
The Team Leader with minimal direction, with respect to business objectives and organization philosophy, is a developing leadership position providing focused, tactical guidance to a group of staff. Combines fully qualified technical skills to contribute to the solution of moderately complex technical problems, with intermediate level skill. The Team Leader directs the development and implementation of activities in area(s) of expertise to meet goals, service objectives and standards. Participates in the administration of budgets and may make budgetary recommendations and
approve staff expenditures. Develops schedules and manpower requirements for assigned areas. Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function.
Decisions based on significant analysis and interpretation within policy. Modifies methods, techniques and procedures to achieve results. Has full autonomy to deliver to predefined accountabilities. Technical output is trusted as accurate and sound.
Under the supervision of the KSCS Executive Director, the Executive Assistant provides analytical and specialized administrative
support to relieve the Executive Director of complex details; performs advanced administrative duties including issues of a highly
sensitive nature related to clients and/or Board of Directors interface. With general direction with respect to business objectives
and company philosophy, independently applies in-depth knowledge of learned skills and practices associated with the job family
to manage large, complex activities or projects. Knowledge and skills are considered mature or advanced. The Executive Assistant
works hand in hand with the Executive Director on any and all work designated by the Executive Director and Board of Directors.
Executes special or continuous research and data analysis tasks. Analyzes problems, determines approach, compiles and analyzes
data, and prepares reports/recommendations. Coordinates activities between departments and outside parties. Contacts
company personnel at all organizational levels to gather information and prepare reports. Work is generally of a critical or
confidential nature. Assignments may be found in various functional areas.
Decisions are based on significant analysis & interpretation within policy. Modifies methods, techniques & procedures to achieve
results. Has full autonomy to deliver to predefined accountabilities. Technical output is trusted as accurate & sound.
Under the supervision of the Manager of Onkwata’karitahtshera Secretariat, the Community Health Plan Liaison will support the subcommittees of Onkwata’karitáhtshera in coordinating and advancing action on the Community Health Plan (CHP). Requires networking with funding agencies, works with community-based health programs to develop proposals and budgets and provides updates about CHP initiatives to working groups. The Community Health Plan Liaison will develop health and social service capacity within the community by supporting Onkwata’karitáhtshera subcommittees and community-based health programs by reviewing literature, networking with expert advisors/consultants, reviewing best practices for community interventions and providing knowledge translation of this information to pertinent parties. Available to assist in evaluation of community-based health programs along with other team members. Acquire and distribute information on health program developments and support the subcommittees in drafting and revising documents, logic models, presentations and other plans as required. May be required to represent
Onkwata’karitáhtshera at key meetings or events interior and exterior to the community, or to act as an observer on behalf of Onkwata’karitáhtshera. In conjunction with the Onkwata’karitáhtshera Secretariat, the Community Health Plan Liaison will coordinate and facilitate the work of the Community Health Plan Priority subcommittees. Decisions are straight forward in nature, with clearly defined procedures and are regularly reviewed.
Under the supervision of the Clinical Supervisor, Secondary Prevention, the Support Counsellor operates as part of a multi-disciplinary team and is responsible to provide appropriate support and counselling services to the clients of Kahnawà:ke Shakotiia’takehnhas Community Services.
With general management supervision, independently applies learned skills and knowledge associated with the job family to complete diverse, moderately complex assignments within defined policy and according to objectives. Conducts screening, assessments, and provides services options including referrals to internal/external programs. Develops service plans and addresses issues to achieve short and long term goals of the individual. Decisions are based on significant analysis & interpretation within policy. Modifies methods, techniques & procedures to achieve results. Has full autonomy to deliver predefined accountabilities. Technical output is trusted as accurate & sound.
Under the supervision of the Clinical Supervisor of Intake and After-Hours Response Services, the Intake Worker is responsible to answers calls placed to KSCS that reports abuse, neglect, addictions, psychology, psychiatric and elder issues from the community of Kahnawà:ke and provides supportive counselling.
Under general supervision, independently applies learned skills, knowledge and practical experience to semi-routine tasks associated with the job family using established practices and standard procedures to complete assignments.
Provides initial intake assessment and crisis intervention services as required to the community. Evaluates clients requests for services, screens to determine client needs by telephone or in person, offers short term counselling when required, gathers all pertinent information and passes on to appropriate resources immediately. Submits reports and liaisons with appropriate case managers and status team, enters and maintains data base.
Decisions are based on independent judgment often requiring further investigation and evaluation and are within generally defined parameters and in alignment with business objectives. Alters approach or recommends broader procedural changes to accomplish desired results. Recommendations and decisions are generally accepted as accurate and sound. Seeks consultation or guidance as needed.
Under the supervision of the Team Leader of Tsi Ionteksa’tanonhnha Foster Care/Extended Family Program, the Tsi Ionteksa’tanonhnha Foster Care/Extended Family Resource Worker is responsible to provide support services to the Kahnawake foster homes and extended family homes via the Tsi Ionteksa’tanonhnha Foster Care/Extended Family Program, and to provide administrative support when required to the Tsi Ionteksa’tanonhnha Foster Care/Extended Family Program. With general management supervision, independently applies learned skills and knowledge associated with the job family to complete diverse, moderately complex assignments within defined policy and according to objectives. To provide support services to the Kahnawake foster homes and extended family homes via the Tsi Ionteksa’tanonhnha Foster Care Program, and to provide administrative support to the Tsi Ionteksa’tanonhnha Foster Care Program.
Assists in the recruitment and assessment of foster homes. Participates in clinical discussions, case conferences and placement & review meetings. Monitors the arrangements in a caring home for the foster child. Provides initial placement information regarding the background of the child & caring family. Designs and organizes group support and networking with other caring families in collaboration with secondary prevention services. Decisions are based on independent judgment often requiring further investigation and evaluation and are within generally defined parameters and in alignment with business objectives. Alters approach or recommends broader procedural changes to accomplish desired results. Recommendations and decisions are generally accepted as accurate and sound. Seeks consultation or guidance as needed.
Under the supervision of the Manager of Onkwata’karitáhtshera Secretariat the External Projects Coordinator will assist Onkwata’karitáhtshera in coordinating and advancing action on the Community Health Plan (CHP) and community-based projects, through the coordination of external projects.
Requires networking with community-based health and social service programs as they relate to the development of external projects. Will assist in developing proposals and budgets for external projects and provide updates to the Manager of Onkwata’karitáhtshera Secretariat and working groups.
The External Projects Coordinator will assist in the development of health and social service initiatives within the community by supporting Onkwata’karitáhtshera and community-based health programs through networking with expert advisors/consultants and community members. Available to assist in evaluation of community-based health and social services programs along with other team members. supports community-based external projects in drafting and revising documents, logic models, and other plans as required. May be required to attend key meetings or events interior and exterior to the community, or to act as an observer on behalf of Onkwata’karitáhtshera.
Decisions are based on independent judgement, requiring further investigation & evaluation; within generally defined parameters. Alters approach or recommends procedural changes. Decisions generally accepted as accurate & sound. Seeks consultation/guidance as needed.
Under the supervision of the Team Leader of Human Resources, the Human Resources Generalist assists in the development and implementation of a comprehensive hiring process, delivers benefits management, assists in performance management and training of staff and provides advice and support services.
With general management supervision, independently applies learned skills and knowledge associated with the job family to complete diverse, moderately complex assignments within defined policy and according to objectives.
The Human Resource Generalist functions in a variety of Human Resources tasks. Typically serves in an organization where specialists are not fully deployed. Responsibilities include a multitude of activities. Screens resumes and applications and interviews applicants. Counsels employees concerning health and welfare benefits, work-related problems and conduct termination interviews, provides feedback to management, when necessary. Investigates complaints as required. Develops job descriptions in conjunction with managers. Creates benefits brochures and employee’s handbooks. Conducts research and analyzes data on assigned projects. Assists in the formulation of compensation objectives, manpower goals, personnel policies and procedures.
The Human Resource Generalist makes decisions that are based on independent judgment often requiring further investigation and evaluation and are within generally defined parameters and in alignment with business objectives. Alters approach or recommends broader procedural changes to accomplish desired results. Recommendations and decisions are generally accepted as accurate and sound. Seeks consultation or guidance as needed.
Generally requires a University degree relevant to the field plus one to three (1-3) years of experience. A High School diplomas with three to five (3-5) years experience may be considered.