Customary Care Coordinator-Prevention Focus

Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory; Wikwemikong; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory's Wiikwemkoong Child and Family Services seeks qualified individuals for Customary Care Coordinators to support First Nation families through culturally appropriate customary care agreements.

The role reports to Customary Care Supervisor and involves developing agreements, coordinating meetings, and ensuring confidentiality. Responsibilities include caregiver wellness planning, home visits, and accurate documentation in line with Anishnaabe values.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field preferred.
• 2 years’ related work experience considered.
• Experience in child welfare or family services, preferably within First Nation communities.
• Anishnaabemowin language ability is a definite asset.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate meetings with First Nation representatives and indigenous agencies to develop and implement customary care agreements.
• Develop and implement Customary Care Agreements to support families affected by child welfare services.
• Formalize processes, facilitate communication, and ensure compliance with agreements.
• Conduct quarterly reviews of Customary Care Agreements for adherence by all parties.
• Process monthly payments for caregivers and manage receipts.
• Engage caregivers to develop wellness plans and conduct monthly home visits.
• Maintain accurate records of interactions, case notes, and progress reports.
• Ensure confidentiality and safekeeping of all program documents.

Skills

Social Work

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Conflict resolution

Computer literacy

Education

Social Work degree

Job description

Customary Care Coordinator-Prevention Focus

Wiikwemkoong Child and Family Services is seeking qualified individuals to fill the positions of Customary Care Coordinators. Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory (WUT) Child and Family Services oversees and advocates for child and family matters by following the principals and ethics of Wiikwemkoong’s Gchi Naaknigewin, Wiikwemkoong’s Children’s Bill of Rights and Wiikwemkoong Community Standards. This will ensure the services are culturally appropriate to support the community’s children and families in alignment with Anishnaabe values and practices. The Customary Care Coordinators will report directly to the Customary Care Supervisor.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate meetings with First Nation Band Representatives, Indigenous Child Well Being Agencies, and mainstream societies in Ontario to develop, complete, and implement customary care agreements.
• Responsible for developing and implementing Customary Care Agreements to support families impacted by child welfare services and create a Customary Care Agreements template for formal customary care arrangements.
• Formalizing processes, facilitating communication, and ensuring compliance with approved agreements.
• Conduct quarterly reviews of finalized Customary Care Agreements to ensure compliance and adherence to agreed conditions by all parties.
• Process and complete monthly requests for payments for Caregivers and request receipts in accordance with monthly financial allocations and expenditures.
• Engage caregivers in developing wellness plans as part of a circle of care continuum related to service planning and wellness and conduct monthly home visits to assess and support family environments.
• Maintain accurate and timely records of all interactions, casenotes, case plans and progress reports.
• Ensure confidentiality and safekeeping of all program documents and records are secured.

REQUIREMENTS

• A Social Work degree or a related degree in social services field is preferred.
• 2 years’ work-related experience will be considered.
• Previous experience working in child welfare, social services, or family support roles, particularly within First Nation communities.
• Knowledge of Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory’s programs and services.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to advocate for children and family’s needs.
• Excellent conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working with various office systems and proficient computer skills.
• Ability to understand and speak Anishnaabemowin is a definite asset.

Salary: $83,851 Grade 8, Step 1

Confidential: Customary Care Coordinator – Child and Family Services
Box 112 19A Complex Drive
Wiikwemkoong Unceded Indian Reserve
Wiikwemkoong ON P0P 2J0
Email: [e-mail]