Indigenous Alternative Care Coordinator

Kunuwanimano Child and Family Services; Hearst; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

OMERS pension

Health plan

Vacation

Job summary

Kunuwanimano Child and Family Services in Hearst, Ontario is seeking a full-time Social Services professional to support Alternative Care, foster care, and adoption processes across eleven First Nation communities. You will recruit, train, and supervise providers, conduct home studies, and ensure placements meet standards.

Role requires a BSW or related diploma, at least two years in residential children’s services, strong record-keeping, and the ability to travel and work flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Completion of BSW, Native Specialty preferred, or Diploma/Certificate in Childcare/Social Services.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in children’s residential service, preferably with First Nation families.
• Knowledge of CYFSA and Foster Care/Children in Care standards and programs.
• Excellent record keeping, case management and data collection skills.
• Excellent communication, organizational, evaluation and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with software packages including word processing, database, Frontline, and spreadsheets.
• Willingness to travel, work flexible hours, and provide on-call services.
• Clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening.
• Valid G Ontario driver's license and access to a vehicle with $2 million liability.
• Indigenous language knowledge is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to the Agency’s Alternative Care policies and procedures.
• Promote and support the agency’s Child and Family Services programs.
• Develop a network of Alternative Care providers within 11 First Nation communities and the Agency’s jurisdiction.
• Recruit, select, train, and support Alternative Care providers and families.
• Facilitate Adoption home-studies and processes.
• Develop and ensure agency protocol for child placement in care.
• Evaluate the quality and effectiveness of each Alternative Care placement.
• Assess and recommend financial requests within delegated authorities.
• Maintain records and produce program reports.
• Participate in staff meetings/training and community events to promote the agency.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization

Problem-solving

Record keeping

Evaluation

Training skills

Flexibility

Education

BSW (Native Specialty preferred)

Diploma/Certificate in Childcare/Social Services

Tools

Frontline

MS Word

Excel/Spreadsheets

Database

Job description

Kunuwanimano Child and Family Services in Hearst, Ontario is seeking a full-time Social Services professional to support Alternative Care, foster care, and adoption processes across eleven First Nation communities. You will recruit, train, and supervise providers, conduct home studies, and ensure placements meet standards.

Role requires a BSW or related diploma, at least two years in residential children’s services, strong record-keeping, and the ability to travel and work flexible hours.