Community Advocacy Supervisor - Kiskaciwan, Sturgeon Landing, Denare Beach and PA Urban

Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation; Prince Albert, Sturgeon Landing, Denare Beach, Kiskaciwan; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation seeks a Community Advocacy Supervisor for their program supporting children and families at risk. The role involves managing advocacy services, working with local agencies, and supervising support staff. Successful candidates will uphold community rights and serve their cultural needs while ensuring high-standard advocacy and support services.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of direct experience in a Social Services setting.
• Class 5 Saskatchewan Driver's License required.
• Clear Child Welfare Check mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide advocacy services for children, youth, and families.
• Supervise Community Advocacy Support staff.
• Maintain case files and records.

Skills

Management experience

Knowledge of legislation

Cultural understanding

Child-centered approach

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Social Work Degree

Social Services Diploma

Job description

Community Advocacy Supervisor - Kiskaciwan, Sturgeon Landing, Denare Beach and PA Urban

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Community Advocacy Supervisor

Witatoskimihtotan Mitho Pimatisiwin - Community Advocacy Program

Kiskaciwan, Sturgeon Landing, Denare Beach and PA Urban

Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation, "Witatoskimihtotan Mitho-Pimatisiwin - Let's Work Together For a Good Life" Community Advocacy Services is currently seeking a Community Advocacy Supervisor (CAS) for the WMP Community Advocacy Program. This position will serve the communities of Kiskaciwan, Sturgeon Landing, Denare Beach, and PA Urban, based out of Prince Albert.

Reporting to the Director of Community Advocacy, the CAS is responsible for providing Community Advocacy Services to support children, youth, and families who are at risk of or involved with CFS. CAS functions as a member of interagency services supporting children, youth, and families, including local programs such as PBCN Health, Education, Social and ICFS, and other service providers in the communities.

The position supervises support staff consisting of Community Advocacy Support / Jordan's Principle Workers. It is a permanent full-time position.

Support Functions

Reporting to the Director of Community Advocacy, the Community Advocacy Supervisor (CAS) is responsible for providing advocacy services for children, youth, and families. The Supervisor will work collaboratively with the community-based interagency (local programs such as PBCN Health, Education, PBCFSI, MSS, and other identified service providers).

• Uphold and strengthen the rights of PBCN in provincial, territorial, and federal child and family services laws;
• Support children, youth, and families in exercising their rights under these laws;
• Promote substantive equality for children and youth;
• Preserve, promote, and support family unity;
• Connect PBCN children, youth, and families with their lands, languages, cultures, practices, customs, traditions, ceremonies, and knowledge;
• Engage with individuals in empowering ways to promote holistic lifestyles;
• Support children, youth, and families in matters involving CFS, including administrative and court proceedings;
• Assist in developing the WMP Community Advocacy Program;
• Supervise and support Community Advocacy Support / Jordan's Principle Workers in delivering advocacy services and post-majority care services;
• Complete intake, maintain records, case files, contact notes, and case conferences, ensuring all records are protected and secured, with written approval from the Director;
• Identify training needs of staff;
• Liaise with the Director of Community Advocacy and Legal Counsel for Family Law representation when required;
• Establish and maintain working relationships with community-based service providers and authorities, making referrals as needed;
• Host community engagement and information meetings;
• Attend Community Advisory Committee meetings and provide reports;
• Complete month-end reports.

Qualifications

• Experience in management and supervising staff;
• Knowledge of Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation community programs and services, and other government agencies;
• Respect for and understanding of Woodland Cree culture, traditions, values, and language;
• Knowledge of relevant legislation including the Child, Youth and Family Services Act, Education Act, and Health Services Act;
• Experience with a child-centered and community approach, including holistic services, customs, and traditions;
• Must provide a clear Child Welfare Check;
• Must hold a Class 5 Saskatchewan Driver's License and a clear Driver's Abstract;
• Eligible to be a registered member of the Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers;
• Preferred: Social Work Degree, Social Services Diploma, or related fields;
• Two (2) years of direct experience in a Social Services setting;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with online meetings.

PBCN is willing to train the successful candidate, who will be supported by the Director of Community Advocacy. Interested applicants with the minimum qualifications should apply.

Other Requirements

• Must provide a clear Child Welfare Check;
• Must provide a Class 5 Saskatchewan Driver's License and a clear Driver's Abstract.

The Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation - Community Administrative Offices are committed to providing a barrier-free work environment in accordance with the Accessibility for Saskatchewan with Disabilities Act and the Saskatchewan Human Rights Code. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates participating in the recruitment process.

Please submit your resume, cover letter, and three work-related references to:

Vicky McCallum, HR Manager
Email: [e-mail]
Phone: [phone]

Application deadline: June 20, 2025, at 4:00 PM or until the position is filled

*** Only suitable applicants will be contacted for an interview ***

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