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Closing Date: December 12, 2025
Location: Kwakiutl Admin Office
Wage: Dependent on qualifications

JOB SUMMARY:

The Kwakiutl Nation Representative Services Coordinator will provide preventative services regarding child apprehension services. They will aid with the planning, coordinating, and implementation that guide and maintain the family unit. Services will include engaging with child and family services providers and taking part in child and family service matters as set out in Kwakiutl traditional laws, provincial, territorial, federal child and family services laws.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Kwakiutl Nation Representative Services activities include, but are not limited to:

Consultation:

serving as the main contact between Kwakiutl and child and family services providers ensuring that child and family services providers address the real needs of First Nations children, youth, and families, including needs tied to culture, land and geography, and the effects of historical and contemporary disadvantage. building and supporting meaningful cultural, family, and community connections for First Nations children, youth, and families involved with the child and family services system. helping families access prevention supports supporting customary care, kinship care, and alternative care arrangements participating in the development and monitoring of service plans with child and family services providers, for example: + child, youth, or family care plans
+ safety planning
+ permanency planning
+ after care plans
+ youth transition/post-majority care plans

Preventative/Restorative Consultation

supporting First Nations children, youth and families involved or at risk of involvement with the child and family services system outside of their home communities, including working across different regions and jurisdictions. facilitating the repatriation and/or reunification of children and youth in care with their family and First Nation(s) supporting First Nations youth and young adults with post-majority support services

Kwakiutl Law and legal consultative duties:

exercising the rights and responsibilities of the First Nation under Kwakiutl law, provincial, territorial, and federal child and family services laws participating in child and family services administrative and court proceedings accessing legal resources to represent the First Nation's interests in child and family services administrative and court proceedings receiving and responding to notices under provincial, territorial, and federal child and family services laws providing or arranging for alternative dispute resolution (e.g., circle processes and Indigenous approaches) monitoring agreements with child and family services providers pertaining to individual children, youth, and families. developing and monitoring protocols or service agreements with child and family services providers

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience

Completion of a Diploma or Degree in a related field such as Indigenous Studies, Social Work, Mental Health & Addictions, Health, and/or a combination of education and relevant experience. Previous experience working with individuals, children, youth, families and elders within the Ministry of Children and Family Development services. Experience providing child apprehension preventative measures and advocacy. Professional experience in holistic healing measures and cultural safety. Knowledge of Kwakwaka'wakw language and culture. An outgoing individual who has a desire to promote change and individual growth by providing extensive outreach services. Advanced knowledge and training in anti-oppressive and trauma informed practices. Strong organizational skills, ability to multi-task in a dynamic working environment; self-motivated personality; ability to work independently and as a team player. Flexibility is a must, and this position will include some evenings and weekend work. Administrative, computer and office skills. Fiscal management and fiscal reporting ability. Experience in proposal writing, project reviews, and evaluations.

Job Skills and Attributes

Willingness to increase practical knowledge and understanding of traditional Kwakwaka?wakw and mainstream healing practices relating to emotional, physical, intellectual, and spiritual wellness. Willingness to increase practical and historical knowledge of intergeneration trauma, stress, and cultural repression. Provide outreach and supportive services to individuals, families, and communities as needed, such as, but not limited to providing information of local community resources or referrals to programs within the Kwakiutl departments. The ability to assist in activities that complement and enhance programs that are already in place with the goal of providing increased holistic, social, and personal wellness activities in a safe environment. Reliable transportation and current valid BC Driver's License and willing to obtain business insurance and liability coverage. Driver's Abstract required. Criminal records check required for vulnerable people.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

This position is at 35 hours per week. Performance review will be completed after 3 months probationary period. Wages to be determined based on knowledge, skills, and abilities.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Closing date for applications is December 12, 2025, at noon (12:00 pm).



Please provide a cover letter, resume, certification documents, and salary expectations. Please put "

Social Development Representative Services

" in the subject line of the email or bring a hard copy of your application to the Kwakiutl Band Office, ensure you get the application date stamped and a copy for your records to:

Attention: Samantha Machan, Administrative Assistant email:

samantha.machan@kwakiutl.bc.ca

P.O. Box 1440

Port Hardy, B.C.

V0N 2P0

We thank everyone for applying, but only successful applicants will be contacted for an interview.