Family Advocate

Lac Seul First Nation; Quebec; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A community organization in Quebec is seeking a dedicated support worker to provide advocacy for families and ensure children receive necessary services. The role involves case management, collaboration with child welfare agencies, and community education. Ideal candidates will have a strong commitment to assisting Anishinaabe families and relevant qualifications in social services. Excellent communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High standards of ethics and confidentiality handling sensitive information.
• Strong commitment to helping children and families.
• Ability to work independently and show initiative.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and advocacy to maintain family units.
• Participate in case conferences and planning for children and families.
• Monitor status and implementation of open files with Child Welfare agencies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Organizational skills

Judgment and initiative

Knowledge of Prevention programming/services

Cultural competency

Education

Degree/diploma certificate in Social Services/Education

Tools

Microsoft Office Applications (Word/Excel/PowerPoint)

Job description

• Provide support and advocacy to maintain family unit.
• Participate in all case conferences, and planning for all children and families
• Case notes all meetings and provide update in client files
• Monitor status and implementation of all open files with all Child Welfare agencies
• Follow up with families to ensure all information is correct and services are being provided
• Make referrals to appropriate resources
• Provide transportation to ensure children are kept out of care, should protection not be warranted.
• Liaison with community resources to provide support to families.
• Provide community members with education by way of posters, pamphlets and workshops
• Other duties as required

Skills and Qualifications:

• High standards of ethics and confidentiality and handle highly sensitive information
• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
• Strong Commitment to help our children and families
• Ability to work independently
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to exercise good judgement, show initiative and be proactive
• Knowledge of: Prevention programming/services, Child & Family Services
• Act/Regulations, local community & family structure is an asset
• Strong commitment to help Anishinaabe children and their families by providing service.
• Degree/diploma certificate in Social Services/Education would be an asset
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications (Word/Excel/Power Point)
• Ability to communicate in the local language would be an asset
• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle would be an asset
• Must have a valid Social Insurance Number and legally entitled to work in Canada under relevant legislation