Community Advocacy Supervisor - Southend

Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation; Southend; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation seeks a Community Advocacy Supervisor to lead the advocacy program in Southend. This permanent position involves overseeing support staff while providing crucial services to children, youth, and families at risk. Candidates should possess strong management skills, a deep understanding of Woodland Cree culture, and relevant educational qualifications.

Benefits

Training opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Experience managing and supervising staff is essential.
• Understanding of Woodland Cree culture and community programs.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and experience with online meetings.

Responsibilities

• Provide advocacy services to support children, youth, and families.
• Supervise Community Advocacy Support / Jordan Principle Workers.
• Engage with community service providers and attend advisory meetings.

Skills

Management

Cultural Understanding

Advocacy

Team Leadership

Community Engagement

Education

Social Work Degree

Social Services Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Community Advocacy Supervisor - Southend

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Community Advocacy Supervisor

Witatoskimihtotan Mitho Pimatisiwin - Community Advocacy Program

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 community of Southend and will be based out of Southend.

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. Interagency comprises 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 Principle Workers. The Community Advocacy Supervisor 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 Community Advocacy 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 to exercise 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 lands, languages, cultures, practices, customs, traditions, ceremonies, and knowledge of their community;
• Engage with individuals in a way that empowers them to move towards a holistic lifestyle;
• 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 when assisting children and families. Protect and secure all records and files, removing files from the office only with written approval by the Director of Community Advocacy;
• Identify training needs of the Community Advocacy Program 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; make referrals to appropriate service providers, local community services, and external agencies when required;
• Host community engagement and information meetings;
• Attend Community Advisory Committee meetings to provide reports as required;
• Complete month-end reports.

Qualifications

• Experience in management and supervising staff;
• Knowledge of Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation community programs, services, and other government agencies;
• Respect for and understanding of Woodland Cree culture, traditions, values, and language;
• Knowledge of the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal decisions, Jordan's Principle, and Post-Majority Care;
• Knowledge of the Child, Youth and Family Services Act, Education Act, Health Services Act, and other relevant legislation and policies;
• Knowledge of child-centered and community-based service delivery, 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 Drivers Abstract;
• Eligible to be a registered member of the Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers;
• Preferred: Social Work Degree, Social Services Diploma, or other social services fields of study;
• Two (2) years of direct experience in a Social Services setting;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs and experience with online meetings.

PBCN is willing to train the successful candidate for this position. The selected candidate 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 Drivers 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 and cover letter along with 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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