PURPOSE AND SCOPE: Reporting to the Director of Social Service and Culture, the Band Representative is to represent the First Nation at court as a party to Child Welfare proceedings, supervise and assign files to the Family Preservation Workers for Serpent River First Nation members during child welfare investigations.

The Band Representative will be required to work evenings and weekends in order to provide services when required.

DUTIES:

Represent the collective interest of Serpent River First Nation and its members

Collaboratively ensure a culturally appropriate disposition of each case

Liaise with other First Nation Band Representatives, Agencies and Legal Council

Prepare, respond to and process legal documents, as required, by the Ontario Court rules

Prepare plans of care, including recommendations for placement of children

Make presentation to the Chief of Serpent River First Nation concerning individual Child Welfare cases and follow through with recommendations

Compilation of all relevant case-related information and documentation

Liaison with community service providers to assess parties’ progress and suggest alternative plan, if appropriate

Case conferencing with services providers to ensure Terms and Conditions are being adhered to

Participate in the applicants Plan of Care with relative partner agencies

Gather information, prepared submissions/disposition, present information on appropriate forms for courtPrepare for and attend case conferences, settlement conferences and trial management conferences, as set out by the Court Rules





Enter relevant case information into a case management tool and pull reports as necessary

Monitoring ongoing orders on a quarterly basis, or as required

Ensure confidentiality and safekeeping of all First Nation documents and records

Develop and maintain accurate, up-to-date and concise work files

Works as an integral partner with other First Nations departments to support the needs of members engaged in the child welfare system

QUALIFICATIONS:

University Degree or College Diploma in Social Services

Two (2) years experience working with children and families preferably in an Anishnawbek organization

Working knowledge of the Child and Family Services Act

Respect for, sensitivity towards as well as knowledge and understanding of Anishnawbek culture, traditions and the Seven Grandfather Teachings

Must provide a clear CPIC with Vulnerable Sector Check

Must share on-call schedule during holiday hours

First Aid and CPR Certification

Good organizational skills.

WHMIS certification or ability to obtain within the first three months of employment.

Developed interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively work with the general public management and employees.

Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet computer software and other related softwar

Have a sound knowledge of the operation of office equipment

Valid Ontario Class 'G' Driver's License with a explicit driver's abstract.

Knowledge of Serpent River First Nation programs and services

Knowledge of the Child Youth and Family Services Act

Knowledge of external services and service agencies

Knowledge of Ojibway culture

Knowledge of the 7 grandfather teachings

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📌 Band Representative (Winnipeg)
🏢 Serpent River First Nation
📍 Winnipeg