Job Description

JOB PURPOSE: The Band Designate / Advocate Supervisor will act as a resource, liaison and advocate for First Nations children and families in the deliberations regarding the community and cultural wellbeing of children in care along the service delivery continuum from intake to case conferencing, and permanency planning. The Band Designate / Advocate Supervisor will advocate to ensure that children, youth, parents and extended family have a voice in concurrent and permanency planning to identify placement options, extended family and community resources. The Designate will share in the responsibility for enhancing partnerships among the First Nation, Children's Services, and Delegated First Nation Authorities in the best interest of the child. Responsibilities involve exposure to sensitive information and require considerable use of facts, diplomacy, discretion and judgement. The Band Designate / Advocate Supervisor shall act as a liaison and resource to Child & Family Services, Delegated First Nation Agencies and other First Nation Band Designates to:

oProvide information and facilitate mutual understandings about working together arrangements and communityprotocols;

oSupport the casework process and preservation of the child's culture that is reflective of the child's heritage,family and cultural traditions and work in partnership with CFS and DFNA staff, caregivers, children and youth toplan, coordinate and ensure the participation of children in care in community and cultural connections,activities and events;

oPromote and support placements within the community and available community resources. The BandDesignate / Advocate Supervisor will work collaboratively with CFS staff to ensure children are supported infoster placements and that cultural plans are adhered to;

oSupport potential opportunities for involvement in the community; work within the community to encouragefamily connections with children and to create opportunities for children to be in community for events,ceremonies, feasts and family celebrations.

oThe Band Designate / Advocate Supervisor will also participate in the development of ECN jurisdiction (laws) andprovides ongoing updates on services.

oProvide recommendations, advice and guidance to Chief and Council, CFS and DFNAs with respect to thecommunity and cultural welfare of children in care in or away from the reserve community.

oWork in collaboration with CFS and DFNA staff in developing and monitoring case plans

o(including cultural, concurrent and permanency plans) for First Nations children in care.

oBe involved in initial and ongoing case management decision making as a collateral resource for all Nationmember children.

oMeet at minimum on a quarterly basis with CFS and DFNA staff to review relevant information on memberchildren to jointly discuss strategies supporting the best interest of the child.

oParticipate in mandatory case conferencing as per the casework practice model and maintain involvement incase planning; family/stakeholder meetings, family group conferences, permanency planning and othermeetings focused on collaborative decision making for case planning.

oAttend court proceedings to provide advocacy and support to child youth and families.

oThe CFS and DFNA staff and the Band Designate/ Advocate Supervisor will work in collaboration with the familyto ensure the process for obtaining status/membership is initiated and completed as it is collective and inherentright of a First Nations child to be First Nation.

oPromote, educate, and provide contact information to Child and Family Services staff, children and familiesabout the Benefits and Rights of Treaty Status People.

oMaintain files on children in care on all member Nation children being case managed Off Reserve by Child andFamily Services. These files will include at minimum, genograms, legal authority documentation, and currentongoing assessment records (OAR), concurrent plans, cultural plans and updated pictures. Other informationthat would assist the Band Designate / Advocate Supervisor in their work supporting the child and family willalso be provided by Child and Family Services and maintained within the file.

oThe Band Designate / Advocate Supervisor is a resource or contact person for inter-regional or inter-provincialmatters pertaining to member children.

oWork within Protocol Agreements between Child and Family Services and Delegated

oFirst Nation Authorities and/or First Nations in a collaborative manner that respects First Nations input andrequirements of the distinct Nation values and beliefs in the safety and best interests of the member FirstNations, children and families.

oThe Band Designate/ Advocate Supervisor shall establish meaningful relationships and connections with Nationmember children in care through face-to-face contact, the purpose is to respect the voice and viewpoint of thechild's expressed wishes within a private, confidential and safe environment.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND REQUIREMENTS:

oExperience in Family Support and knowledge of family systems, and child and youth care practice.

oCommunity development and working within a holistic approach to families.

oKnowledge of and ability to respond to diverse cultural needs

oIn-home family support experience is preferred and knowledge of addictions and mental health issues would bean asset

oMust maintain professionalism, be respectful and dependable.

oEnsure a working relationship with internal and external supervisors, co-workers and clientele.

oWork independently or as a part of a team.

oEmployees in this field must be able to adapt to change and be innovative with current practices and skills.

oMust have their own transportation.

oSocial Work Diploma or in a related field, plus two years' experience within the Non-profit Voluntary sectormanagement position (equivalencies will be considered).

oA minimum one to two (1-2) years of related experience including knowledge of community resources andfamily intervention

oMust have current Assist (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) and Mental Health First Aid

oFirst Aid and CPR- willing to obtain if not trained.

oCriminal record with vulnerable sector check and Intervention record check (Children Services) will be required.

oOngoing training and skills development will be required.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Required to work full-time: 40 hours per week. 8:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. Monday to Friday at the MNN Society building, while adhering to the Enoch Cree Nation Human Resources Policy & Procedure Manual. Will be required to work on call, respond to crisis, some evenings and weekends when required or as crisis arises. May be required to work occasional evenings and weekends (flex time). Closing Date: JULY 11, 2025 Please submit cover letters & resumes to Human Resource Department Email: recruitment@enochnation.ca Fax: 780.470.0463 Phone: 780.470.4505 Ext: 2222 ECN thanks all applicants for their interest in this opportunity.Only candidates considered for the position will be contacted for an interview

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $67,500.00-$82,500.00 per hour

Application question(s):

Do you have experience working on Fist Nations?
Education:

Secondary School (preferred)
Experience:

related : 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person