First Nation Band Protection Advocate for Children & Youth

Force Inspection Services; Neebing; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Force Inspection Services is seeking a Band Representative to advocate forFort William First Nation in child welfare court proceedings, ensuring culturally appropriate dispositions and timely responses to notifications.

The role involves liaising with First Nation representatives, agencies, and legal counsel, accompanying CAS workers during investigations, and promoting the rights and cultural needs of Fort William First Nation members while developing protocols with CFSA and CAS partners.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary diploma in a related field is required.
• Minimum 3 years of social services experience with First Nations.
• Valid driver’s license and own vehicle.
• Criminal reference and vulnerable sector check required.
• Knowledge of First Nation Interest in Child, Youth and Family Services Act (Ontario).
• Able to interpret legislation and legal documents.
• Strong written and oral skills.
• Willing to travel with minimal notice.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with other First Nation Band Representatives, Agencies and Legal Counsel.
• Accompany Children’s Aid Service Workers during investigations in Fort William First Nation territory.
• Ensure Fort William First Nation members are aware of their rights in child welfare proceedings.
• Develop relationships with Child and Family Services and CASs.
• Develop and implement protocols with CFSA and CASs.
• Liaise with the Fort William First Nation and the CAS.
• Liaise with Fort William First Nation member families and the CAS.
• Provide family support services that promote culture and aspirations of Fort William First Nation.
• Support identified community and family placements for Fort William First Nations Children and Youth.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication

Negotiation

Oral communication

Word processing

Education

Post-secondary diploma in Social Work / Law Clerk / Child and Youth Worker

Job description

Force Inspection Services is seeking a Band Representative to advocate forFort William First Nation in child welfare court proceedings, ensuring culturally appropriate dispositions and timely responses to notifications.

The role involves liaising with First Nation representatives, agencies, and legal counsel, accompanying CAS workers during investigations, and promoting the rights and cultural needs of Fort William First Nation members while developing protocols with CFSA and CAS partners.