Supportive Customary Care Coordinator - Prevention Focus

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

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