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Society is seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Designated Band Representative to provide full-time support services for We Wai Kai First (WWK) Nation band members involved with child welfare matters. This role ensures that WWK members are represented in all interactions with the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD), Delegated Aboriginal Agencies (DAAs), and other child welfare authorities, with a focus on protecting the rights, culture, and well-being of WWK children and families.
Key Responsibilities:
•Represent WWK in child protection matters and court proceedings.
•Respond promptly to all child welfare notifications.
•Provide guidance and advocacy for families navigating the child protection and family court systems.
•Collaborate with MCFD, DAAs, legal counsel, and other service providers.
•Create and monitor culturally appropriate plans of care.
•Ensure that WWK children’s connections to culture, family, and community are respected and upheld.
•Maintain accurate documentation, case files, and reports.
Salary: $30-$32 per hour
Key Responsibilities:
•Represent WWK in child protection matters and court proceedings.
•Respond promptly to all child welfare notifications.
•Provide guidance and advocacy for families navigating the child protection and family court systems.
•Collaborate with MCFD, DAAs, legal counsel, and other service providers.
•Create and monitor culturally appropriate plans of care.
•Ensure that WWK children’s connections to culture, family, and community are respected and upheld.
•Maintain accurate documentation, case files, and reports.
Salary: $30-$32 per hour
Qualifications & Experience
Position Competencies:
•Preference will be given to individual with a Social Work degree and registered/or eligible to be registered with the BC College of Social Workers (BCCSW).
•Must have a minimum of 2 years of experience in Social Services, preferably in a First Nations community.
•Experience working with MCFD, DAAs, or Indigenous child and family service organizations.
•Must have in-depth knowledge of the Child, Family and Community Services Act (CFCSA) or the ability to develop an understanding of this legislation quickly.
•Strong understanding of Indigenous culture, customary care practices, and the impact of colonization.
•Excellent advocacy, communication, negotiation, and case management skills.
•Ability to interpret child welfare legislation, legal documents and present in court settings.
•Valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle, and clean driver’s abstract.
•Successful completion of a Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check.
•Strong computer and administrative skills.
•Ability to manage multiple cases and meet legal deadlines.
•Preference will be given to WWK Nation members
•Preference will be given to individual with a Social Work degree and registered/or eligible to be registered with the BC College of Social Workers (BCCSW).
•Must have a minimum of 2 years of experience in Social Services, preferably in a First Nations community.
•Experience working with MCFD, DAAs, or Indigenous child and family service organizations.
•Must have in-depth knowledge of the Child, Family and Community Services Act (CFCSA) or the ability to develop an understanding of this legislation quickly.
•Strong understanding of Indigenous culture, customary care practices, and the impact of colonization.
•Excellent advocacy, communication, negotiation, and case management skills.
•Ability to interpret child welfare legislation, legal documents and present in court settings.
•Valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle, and clean driver’s abstract.
•Successful completion of a Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check.
•Strong computer and administrative skills.
•Ability to manage multiple cases and meet legal deadlines.
•Preference will be given to WWK Nation members