Kenora Chiefs Advisory - Kenora Chiefs Advisory - Social Services

Program:

Kenora Chiefs Advisory - Social Services

Organization:

Kenora Chiefs Advisory

Phone Numbers:

807-467-8144

Toll-Free:

1-855-367-2600

Fax:

807-467-2656

Email:

front.desk@kenorachiefs.org

Website:

www.kenorachiefs.org/social-services/#min-o-qwe-ke-ga-bwe-in-social-services-initiative

Address:

PO Box 349
Kenora, ON
P9N 3X4

Street
Address:

240 Veterans Dr Third Fl, Suite 301
Kenora

Location:

Located at Veterans Drive just N of the Kenora Roundabout
Within the Seven Generations Education Institute, on the 3rd floor

Accessibility:

Wheelchair Accessible

Hours:

Mon-Fri 9 am-4:30 pm

Summer Hours: Mon-Fri 9 am-4 pm

Public Contacts:

Melanie Copenace - Program Manager
807-444-2229 * melanie.copenace@kenorachiefs.org

Service Description:

Provides specific centralized Ontario Works functions to member communities through a group delivery while individual First Nation member communities maintain their Ontario Works designation and delivery of both the financial assistance and employment assistance services in their communities
MSSI services include:

Family Support Workers, who assist parents in receipt of financial assistance to pursue adequate support as outlined in child support guidelines either in/out of court
Eligibility Review Officer Services, to investigate the eligibility of current and past applicants and recipients and to make decisions regarding ongoing eligibility, overpayments or arrears and where warranted, possible referrals to the police for legal action
Internal Program Reviews
Staff Development and Training
Technology Systems Coordination
Ontario Works Discretionary Policies
Internal Appeals Process, to allow an applicant or participant who has been denied financial assistance, to appeal the decision
Regional Initiatives, Labour Market Analysis and Matching
Coordinated Delivery Options, a monthly social networking with member First Nations to share best practices and discuss Ontario Works program delivery enhancements

Fees:

None

Application:

Call Social Services Program Manager for information

Eligibility / Target Population:

First Nation communities in the Kenora District

Languages:

English

Area Served:

District of Kenora, District of Rainy River, Northern