Reporting to the Director of Prevention the First Nation Representative Services Co-ordinator will engage with child and family services providers and participate in child and family service matters as set out in provincial, territorial and federal child and family services laws.

First Nation Representative Services activities include, but are not limited to:

• serving as the main contact between a First Nation and child and family services providers
• exercising the rights and responsibilities of the First Nation under provincial, territorial and federal child and family services laws
• ensuring that child and family services providers address the real needs of First Nations children, youth, and families, including needs tied to culture, land and geography, and the effects of historical and contemporary disadvantage;
• building and maintaining meaningful cultural, family, and community connections for First Nations children, youth, and families involved with the child and family services system
• facilitating the repatriation and/or reunification of children and youth in care with their family and First Nation(s)
• supporting First Nations children, youth and families involved or at risk of involvement with the child and family services system outside of their home communities, including working across different regions and jurisdictions
• supporting First Nations youth and young adults with post-majority support services
• participating in child and family services administrative and court proceedings
• accessing legal resources to represent the First Nation’s interests in child and family services administrative and court proceedings
• receiving and responding to notices under provincial, territorial and federal child and family services laws
• helping families access prevention supports
• supporting customary care, kinship care and alternative care arrangements
• providing or arranging for alternative dispute resolution (e.g., circle processes and Indigenous approaches)
• monitoring agreements with child and family services providers pertaining to individual children, youth, and families
• participating in the development and monitoring of service plans with child and family services providers, for example:
  • child, youth, or family care plans
  • safety planning
  • permanency planning
  • after care plans
  • youth transition/post-majority care plans
• developing and monitoring protocols or service agreements with child and family services providers

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: (EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE) 

• High school diploma required.
• BSW preferred or Diploma or Certificate in related field acceptable.
• 1-3 years of administrative experience.
• A combination of education and experience will also be considered. 
• Computer literacy in Word, Excel, and Outlook

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS AND ABILITIES / ATTRIBUTES:

• Cultural understanding of First Nations.
• Strong communication skills.
• Basic understanding of applicable legislation.
• Understanding how Nations work on and off reserve, governance, and child welfare.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office. 
• Excellent reporting skills (tracking of deliverables and outcomes)
• Proposal writing experience would be an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to deal with sensitive information professionally and tactfully.
• Living and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

• Excellent knowledge of office practices, procedures, and techniques.
• Excellent knowledge of composing correspondence.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to plan, problem-solve, and work under pressure.
• Must be able to work independently with minimum guidance.

Please apply through e-mail by sending your Cover letter and Resume as an attachment to:

davebighead@slfn.ca – indicate the title of the position in the subject line of the e-mail. Deadline January 3, 2025.