Band Representative
By Wahnapitae First Nation
Dead Line: February 23, 2022
This position requires the incumbent to advocate, represent registered and affiliated First Nation members that are involved with any and all Child Welfare Agencies throughout Canada. The object of this position to ensure that any notification from any/all Child Welfare Agencies are responded to within its mandated timeframe. To ensure that all of the members of Wahnapitae First Nation have a Band representative present or available when dealing with all Child Welfare Agencies, as per Part X of the Child and Youth Family Services Act in Ontario and notification from other Provinces.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Minimum of 3 years working in Child Welfare Field.
• Social Work Degree/Diploma or related.
• Experience working with First Nation people.
• Working knowledge of Customary Care.
• Fully understand Part X of the CFSA.
• Knowledge of our community and its practices.
• Knowledge of the CFSA.
• 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.
• Be able to meet all timelines as needed to meet child welfare legislation.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Must be willing to travel when required.
• Must have a valid drivers license, G.
• Ability to manage time well and complete administrative tasks in a timely manner.
• Must have the ability to develop a Plan of Care with Form 33 applications in the court system.
• Must have the ability to coordinate time management to work with numerous families at one time.
• Must have the ability to provide documentation to Chief and Council when requested at all times.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Establish and develop an active working relationship with all Child and Family Services.
• Develop and implement protocols with the Child Welfare Agencies.
• Develop a working relationship with Child Welfare Agencies.
• Develop capacity for customary practices.
• Develop and negotiate Plans of Care and Service Plans with all Child Welfare Agencies.
• Respond to all Child Welfare Agencies when notified of any members being involved with their Agency.
• Have full knowledge of Part X of the Child and Family Service Act.
• Present in camera sessions monthly with a report to Chief and Council.
• To practice confidentiality to its fullest with our Band Members.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Please forward your cover letter, resume and three (3) work references by email to:
Meghan Donivan
Human Resources Director
Wahnapitae First Nation
recruitment@wahnapitaefn.com
