Indigenous Customary Care Coordinator

Chief Kinosew Awasak Mikiwahp (Driftpile Children’s Lodge); Edmonton; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Chief Kinosew Awasak Mikiwahp (Driftpile Children’s Lodge) seeks a Customary Care Worker to assess potential homes, support Driftpile children/youth, and promote family permanency. You will collaborate with prevention teams, intervention staff, and partners to deliver holistic services aligned with CKAM values.

Reporting to the Post Majority & Family Community Preservation Director, you will consult, train, and support complex cases while developing new options to meet community needs.

Qualifications

• Social Work Diploma or equivalent, with a minimum of 3 years of experience in case management or child and family services.
• Experience in case planning, risk assessment, and intervention with children and families.
• Knowledge of Indigenous child welfare laws, policies, and jurisdictional considerations.
• Valid Class 5 Driver's License and clean driver's abstract.
• Fluency in Cree is an asset.
• Clear Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector and Intervention Record Check upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, screen, train, and support the customary care home with Driftpile Cree Nation under Mihtatakaw Sipiy Awasak Wiyaswewin.
• Develop, recruit, and support the Kokum On-call network.
• Plan and facilitate customary care training for homes providing long term or temporary care to children, youth, and families.
• Liaise between Driftpile, communities, and other agencies when required.
• Work with the Practice Specialist and wrap-around team to provide holistic programming.
• Identify and connect families with appropriate community resources and supports.
• Develop recruitment strategies for customary care homes in Alberta.
• Maintain a roster of placements and ensure CKAM policy checks are completed.
• Provide required training for in and out-of-home assessments.
• Travel may be required and other duties as needed.
• Maintain accurate case files and documentation per agency policies.

Skills

Case management

Risk assessment

Intervention

Cree language (asset)

Education

Social Work Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Chief Kinosew Awasak Mikiwahp (Driftpile Children’s Lodge) seeks a Customary Care Worker to assess potential homes, support Driftpile children/youth, and promote family permanency. You will collaborate with prevention teams, intervention staff, and partners to deliver holistic services aligned with CKAM values.

Reporting to the Post Majority & Family Community Preservation Director, you will consult, train, and support complex cases while developing new options to meet community needs.