ABOUT US

Onion Lake Family Services is an organization that strengthens family units by offering support and resources to parents and caregivers, aiming for healthy homes. Our short-term, strength based services focus on empowering families for long term improvement and skill building.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES The Band Designate will be responsible in supporting youth and families in providing a preventative approach reflective of the Cree Way of Life enforceable by the Onion Lake Cree Nation Child Law, Ohpikinawasowin and is responsible for guidance provided at initial contact, while interventive and preventative response occurs consistently throughout the relationship.

The Band

Designate is a highly motivated individual with exceptional advocacy skills, possession knowledge of the Child and Family Services Act of Saskatchewan. The Band Designate acts on behalf of Onion Lake Cree Nation to ensure where possible, children remain in the community and families receive culturally appropriate services.

· Assist the Nation in responding to all Notices of children taken into care.

· On-going and rigorous efforts in supporting reunification of child(ren) to their families and community.

· Attend court proceedings as directed by the Okanawecikew Manager.

· Educate caregivers and children services staff about Ohpikinowasowin Law according to the Cree way of life.

· Help identify and bring forward the community history and knowledge, such as the systemic barriers and factors that may affect the community and its members.





· Identify community Elders and culturally appropriate service providers who can support child(ren) and families who come into contact with Children Services and Ministries.

· Assist in the development of Ohpikinowasowin Plan according to the Cree way of life.

· Provide reports to Executive Director and OLFS Board monthly.

· Advisory role with the Ministry of Social Services, representative of Children Services Agencies Nationally and internationally.

· Collaborate with services providers in areas of Jordan’s Principle, mental health, family violence, addictions, housing, education, and others.

· Provide all submissions to the Executive Director and consult legal as required.

· Ensure the completeness and accuracy of all information and documentation as it is related to the child(ren) and families.

· Adhere to and enforce all OLFS policies and procedures.

· Other duties as assigned that are complimentary to the role.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

· B.S.W. or B.I.S.W. required to register with Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers

· 3 years experience in the delivery Child and Family Services.

· Driver’s License

· Transparent criminal record with vulnerable sector.

COMPETENCIES





· Strong understanding and empathy of the impacts of Residential School and the current generational impacts.

· Knowledge and experience of Wahkotowin, Kinship.

· Knowledge in Cree Language and Cree way of life

· High degree of confidentiality and privacy

· Understanding of The Child and Family Services Act of Saskatchewan.

· Work under pressure and stressful situations

· Punctual

· Strong principles & ethics

· Critical Thinker

· Physical ability to lift up-to 20 lbs.

· Attention to detail

· Excellent organizational skills

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTs

· B.S.W. or B.I.S.W. required to register with Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers

· 3 years experience in the delivery Child and Family Services.

· Driver’s License

· Clear criminal record with vulnerable sector.

HAZARD ASSOCIATED WITH JOB

· Sitting for long period of time

· Ergonomics

· Challenging incoming calls and contact.

· Travel

Some flex time on evenings and weekends.

Contact/application information:

To be considered for our recruitment round, please submit your resume with the following to [email protected].

1. Cover Letter
2. Current resume with dates specified

3. Three reference letters

4. Criminal Check

5. Driver’s Abstract

We thank all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted POSTED: October 14, 2026 DEADLINE: October 27, 2024

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person

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🏢 Onion Lake Family Services
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