Department: Health Services
Classification/Level: Community Services Level 4
Employment Status: Regular Full-Time (Benefits & Pension Package)
Reporting Relationship
The Band Representative will report to the Family Resources Supervisor.
Position Summary:
The Band Representative will represent MFN band membership children regardless of location, before the courts. The Band Representative will ensure the heritage; cultural traditions, identity and rights of M’Chigeeng First Nation children are protected and preserved by all parties involved in child welfare matters.
Essential Functions
- Adhere to all MFN Protocols & By laws.
- Act as an advocate at all child protection hearings and to lobby for prevention and intervention solutions directly affecting band membership children.
- Process intakes and assessments, obtains informed consent, collects client family background/case history, and develops a plan of care.
- Works with clients and appropriate workers to assess situations, identify issues and develop safety plans.
- Practices strict confidentiality, privacy, ethical and non-bias approaches. g
- Assists to seek appropriate extended family placements and develop alternative safety plans in consideration of the child’s needs and prevention of removal from community.
- Respond and intervene in family crisis situations where children require immediate attention and prevention of child abuse and neglect.
- Submits statistical reports to C&C pursuant to By-Law Care of Children of the Members MFN # 01/01.
- Accompany CAS workers with daily visits/investigations.
Qualifications & Requirements
Preferred:
- BSW and/or College Diploma in Social Work.
- In good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers
Minimum:
- College Diploma in Human Resources or relevant program of study or Post-Secondary Diploma program in relevant field of study or 3-5 years related work experience in a First Nation community.
- Knowledge and clear understanding of the Child & Family Services Act.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday May 17th, 2024 @ 2:00PM
CRC/VSS Rationale
CRC/VSS must be current thirty (30) days, original.
It is mandatory for the successful candidate to submit a current (30 days) VSS; offer of employment will be subject to the receipt of a satisfactory VSS record. Interested applicants please submit a COVER LETTER, RESUME, THREE (3) CURRENT REFERENCES (2 supervisor/manager & 1 character/co-worker) by Friday May 17, 2024 at 2:00PM to:
OR
BAND REPRESENTATIVE
Health Services Department Manager
M’Chigeeng First Nation
P.O. Box 333, M’CHIGEENG, ON P0P 1G0
Fax 705-377-4980
LATE OR INCOMPLETE applications will not be considered.
Miigwetch for your interest, however only those selected for an Interview will be contacted. Preference will be given to Anishinabek people.
For Job Description, please contact employment@mchigeeng.ca