Band Advocate
Wasauksing First Nation
PO Box 250Parry Sound, OntarioP2A2X4
Wasauksing First Nation is accepting applications for a First Nation Child and Family
Services Band Advocate. Under the direction of the Supervisor of Social Programming
and Wellness, the Wasauksing First Nation Child and Family Services Band Advocate is a
highly motivated individual with exceptional advocacy skills, possessing critical
knowledge of the Child, Youth and Family Services Act (Ontario), Part IV. The
Wasauksing First Nation Child and Family Services Band Advocate acts on behalf of
Wasauksing First Nation as a party under the Child, Youth and Family Services Act to
advocate for the safety and wellbeing of children and families affiliated with Wasauksing
First Nation and involved with Child Welfare Agencies, both on and off reserve. The
Wasauksing First Nation Child and Family Services Band Advocate ensures that the rights
of children and their families are respected throughout the planning process and court
proceedings and works to ensure a culturally appropriate disposition of the case.
Full Time
Social and community service workers
1
$70,187 +
40
n/a
1/31/2023
n/a
Provides support to Wasauksing First Nation families involved in Child Welfare
matters.
? Accompanies Child Welfare agencies during investigations and home visits ?
Develops relationships with families, youth and children and support agencies
? Assists with the development and implementation of a Service Plan, in which all
parties agree regarding family and child welfare services such as
recommendations for placement, family mediation, access visits, home visits,
repatriation, counselling, treatment, Plans of Care and cultural support
? Ensures that Wasauksing First Nation families are fully aware of their rights and
understand the child and family service system
? Advocates to maintain family units and community and cultural ties
? Provides culturally based support and education to child(ren) and family
? Presents Wasauksing First Nation's interests in Child Protection proceedings or
hearings.
? Meets with family, child welfare workers and lawyers when required to support
court proceedings
? Communicates with Band Representatives and/or Managers to support and
provide input and feedback on proposals for Plans of Care
? Assists with and supports the preparation of statements outlining Wasauksing
First Nations' position on case proceedings
? Provides all parties involved with the family monthly updates on the progress of current and past services and programs
? Attends settlement conferences as set out by new Court Rules if required
? Establishes and maintains an active working relationship with all Child, Youth and Family Services agencies and other First Nation Band Advocates
? Attends team meetings and collaborates with the Wasauksing First Nation Health and Social Services Team to support families, youth and children
? Stays up to date on support services available for families, youth and children
Education & Experience:
? Minimum post-secondary university degree in Social Work, Social Science, or a related field
? In good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers or other applicable governing bodies is an asset
? Note: Completion of the First Nation Child Welfare Advocate (FNCWA) Certificate Program through the Anishinabek Educational Institute at Canadore College will be a requirement within the first year of hire
? Minimum three years of experience working with a First Nation community in the social services field
? Direct experience working with Indigenous families, youth and children
Other Requirements:
? Valid Driver's License and reliable personal vehicle
? Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and/or weekends
? Available for on-call after hours and during weekends as required
? Ability to travel is required, and to travel with minimal notice
? This position requires the individual to work with various families, youth and children. To protect children, youth and vulnerable persons, Wasauksing First Nation requires the individual to provide a vulnerable sector check
Applications must be received no later than Tuesday, January 31st, 2023 @ 4:00 pm
Please send your resume with a cover letter & contact information:
Amanda Worm, HR Manager
Email: hrmanager@wasauksing.ca
Or package may be dropped off at the following physical address:
Administration Office
1508 Geewadin Road Lane G
Wasauksing First Nation
