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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