Customary Care Coordinator (Prevention Focus) Customary Care

Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory; Northeastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory invites applications for the Customary Care Coordinator-Prevention Focus within the Child and Family Services program. Based in Wiikwemkoong, you will coordinate meetings with First Nation representatives and partner agencies to implement customary care agreements, guided by Anishnaabe values and the community's standards.

You will develop and formalize care processes, monitor quarterly reviews, process caregiver payments, and support families through wellness

Qualifications

• Social Work degree or related degree in social services preferred.
• 2 years' work-related experience considered.
• Experience in child welfare, social services, or family support within First Nation communities.
• Knowledge of Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory's programs and services.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and advocacy for children and families.
• Anishnaabemowin language ability is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate meetings with First Nation Band Representatives, Indigenous child well-being agencies, and Ontario societies to develop and implement customary care agreements.
• Develop and implement Customary Care Agreements templates to support families.
• Formalize processes, facilitate communication, and ensure compliance with agreements.
• Conduct quarterly reviews of finalized Customary Care Agreements for compliance.
• Process monthly caregiver payments and request receipts per financial allocations.
• Engage caregivers in wellness plans and conduct monthly home visits to support families.
• Maintain accurate casenotes, case plans and progress reports.
• Ensure confidentiality and safekeeping of all program documents.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Conflict resolution

Problem-solving

Computer skills

Advocacy

Education

Social Work degree or related degree in social services

Tools

Office software proficiency

Job description

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Nakiiwin Azheyaaksin
Employment Opportunity
Customary Care Coordinator-Prevention Focus

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

Location: In-Office Wiikwemkoong

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Confidential: Customary Care Coordinator – Child and Family Services

Box 112 19A Complex Drive

Wiikwemkoong Unceded Indian Reserve

Wiikwemkoong ON P0P 2J0

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