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Description

The Income Support Administrator is responsible for administering and delivering the income support program for the Kahkewistahaw First Nation. The administrator will provide the services required to ensure income support recipients receive regular, timely and accurate support payments in adherence to legislation, regulations and policies.
QUALIFICATIONS
-Possess a Diploma or Degree in Social Work field and or a minimum of two (2) years of work experience in the area of Social Work/Administration.
-Be a Commissioner of Oath for the First Nation and sign all documents as requested by the First Nation and/or the band membership.
-Be able to identify what information is confidential and sign an Oath of Confidentiality.
-Be able to review and interpret applicable legislation and policies as well as compliance with all internal policies and procedures of the Kahkewistahaw First Nation Social Development Policy.
-Provide a current Drug Screening Results AND a current Criminal Record Check.
-Possess a valid Driver?s License and a reliable vehicle.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
-Must have excellent written and oral communication skills to effectively deal with clients, membership, staff and Chief and Council and Social Development Committee.
-Have the ability to work independently with minimum supervision and work in team atmosphere.
-Possess effective interviewing techniques and general office techniques.
-Possess effective stress management skills.
-Possess working knowledge of various computer software including database systems, spreadsheets and other various software; word processing software.
-Knowledge of economic, environmental and social issues is a definite asset
-Knowledge of first nation culture; tradition and language is a definite asset
-Have the ability to manage confidential information according to program practices and necessity.
-Knowledge of Social Assistance policy development and review