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
  • Strong verbal and written skills
  • 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, January 26, 2024