Community band representative for child welfare
matachewan first nation is looking for ( under the direction of band manager ) a community band representative that will advocate/represent for/with matachewan firs nation members that are involved with child welfare agencies.
duties and responsibilities
* provide support services to mfn members that are involved or may become involved with child/family services
* establish/develop an active working relationship with child/family services agencies
* respond to all child welfare agencies when notified of any members being involved with their agency
* ensure that customary care is practiced with all band members before court is considered
* participate in all service plans, plans of care or service development for mfn band members
* develop bcr’s as needed
* review cca’s prior to seeking chief/council approval for bcr
* present/report to chief/council when requested
* practice confidentiality to its’ fullest
* perform other duties as assigned or as required
qualifications
* experience working with first nation people
* fully understand customary care agreements
* social work diploma or related
* fully understand the child/family services act (cfsa)
* must have knowledge of provincial child welfare regulations
* knowledge of matachewan first nation and its’ practices
* knowledge of the history of child welfare as it pertains to aboriginal communities
* experience developing detailed plans and critical path timelines as well as managing deadlines and completing priorities
* must have analytical and problem-solving skills
* must have valid g drivers licence and clean driving abstract
* must be willing to travel as required
* must have the ability to develop plans of care with form 33 applications in the court system
* must have the ability to coordinate time management to work with numerous families
* must have the ability to provide documentation to chief/council when requested
* will be subject to undergo drug and/or alcohol test prior to being hired and pass that test
* cpic required
closing date: friday, may 10, 2024
only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Aboriginal applicants will take priority.
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