Child & Family Jursidiction Coordinator

Tl’azt’en Nation; Tache; In loco; EUR 40.000 - 55.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Tl’azt’en Nation is seeking a Child & Family Jurisdiction Coordinator to lead the implementation of our child welfare plan. This role requires collaboration with community members, leadership, and legal experts to ensure culturally grounded services. You will develop operational frameworks and policies, while overseeing project evaluations in alignment with our Nation’s goals.

Ideal candidates will have a degree in a relevant field and substantial experience in child welfare, particularly within Indigenous communities. Strong organizational skills and cultural understanding are essential for this impactful position.

Competenze

• Minimum 3 years of experience in child welfare, ideally within an Indigenous community.
• Experience working with Tl’azt’en Nation or other First Nations communities.
• Strong interpersonal and community coordination abilities.

Mansioni

• Oversee child and family project planning and implementation.
• Develop policies and governance structures for child welfare services.
• Engage culturally with leadership, Elders, and community members.

Conoscenze

Child welfare experience

Organizational skills

Community relations

Cultural understanding

Microsoft Office proficiency

Formazione

Degree in Indigenous Studies, Law, Social Work, or related field

Strumenti

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Workspace

Descrizione del lavoro

Tl’azt’en Nation is taking important steps toward exercising our own child and family jurisdiction that is grounded in our laws, culture, and responsibilities to future generations. We are seeking a Child & Family Jurisdiction Coordinator to help guide this work alongside leadership, Elders, families, and community.

Job Overview

Tl’azt’en Nation is seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable professional to support coordination, development and implementation of our Nation’s plan to move towards child and family jurisdiction under An Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, youth and families (formerly Bill C92). As a key member of our Social Development Team, the Child and Family Jurisdiction Coordinator will collaborate with Tl’azt’en Nation leadership, community members, legal experts, and external agencies when needed to ensure a culturally grounded, community-centred approach to child and family services. You are passionate and community-driven. You bring strong organizational skills, and you are experienced in navigating community relations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee child and family project planning, implementation, and evaluation, in alignment with the Tl’azt’en Nation’s CCP, child and family prevention priorities and timelines.
• Travel to external meetings, training sessions, and community events as required.
• Other delegated duties as required.
• Develop and implement policies, governance structures, and operational frameworks to support the longer term transition to full jurisdiction.
• Engage with leadership, Elders, community members, and knowledge keepers to ensure culturally appropriate and traditional practices are embedded in Tl’azt’en’s child welfare services.
• Support capacity-building initiatives, including jurisdiction-training programs and resources for staff, leadership, and community members.
• Collaborate with the Social Development Manager and other key departments to coordinate services and programs that promote the wellbeing of Tl’azt’en’s children and families.
• Monitor and report on progress, providing updates to leadership, Chief and Council, and funding partners.

Requirements

• A degree in Indigenous Studies, Law, Social Work, Child and Youth Care, Community Services, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in child welfare, ideally within an Indigenous community, Indigenous governance, or a related field.
• Experience working with Tl’azt’en Nation or with other First Nations communities.
• Familiarity with Tl’azt’en Nation culture or a willingness to learn and integrate cultural values into work.
• Familiarity with Dakelh language will be an asset.
• Proven clerical or administrative experience in an office setting; experience in medical or dental offices is a plus.
• Strong computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), Google Workspace, and data entry systems.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail for proofreading and filing tasks.
• Ability to handle confidential information discreetly and maintain professionalism at all times.
• Ability to work well independently as well as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to commute/relocate: Tache 1, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred).
• First Nation community: 2 years (required).
• Work Location: In person.