Job Description

Overview:?

The Sandy Lake Mamow Weechiwaywin Program provides support, guidance and advocacy to families who are involved with the Child Welfare system, or families who are at risk of involvement. Our goal is to support our families to stay together, and to stay healthy.??

?Under the Authority and General Direction of the Chief and Council and the Direct Supervision of the Winnipeg Office Manager the?Child and Family Advocates will be responsible for providing support services to Sandy Lake families who are involved with the Child Welfare System, or who are at risk of becoming involved with the Child Welfare System.?This will include active case management, and ongoing communication and collaboration with child and family services providers, Chief and Council, Other relevant agencies and clients.?

SUPERVISOR: Winnipeg Office Manager?

SALARY: 55,000- 75,000?

Roles and Responsibilities:???

To assist clients in achieving their goals as a part of a case management team Meet with families, potential clients and screen for eligibility for Band Rep services Assist clients to determine program eligibility and inform of service available to them Communicate, collaborate with internal programs to ensure wrap around services Complete required paperwork with the clients and input initial client information into client database Determine what agencies, organizations and professionals are involved with the client/family Proven ability to ensure confidentiality, and show respect, patience and empathy towards Community Members Prepare /maintain case reports, documentation, and maintain accurate case records To?act as a Child Welfare liaison between the?Child and Family Service agencies and the First Nation, and if necessary, the provincial family?courts on behalf of Sandy Lake and its community members To participate in Case Conferences/Reviews, Plans of Care, and other management level meetings with?CAS' To prepare case notes and other relevant documentation on contact and intervention with clients To represent?Sandy Lake?in court on family matters with or without a lawyer To represent?Sandy Lake?whenever and wherever children with Sandy Lake?membership are involved with Children's Aid?Societies (CAS) To assist on a proactive basis those children who are in-care and who have been removed from the?community To work towards the repatriation of children who are in-care in other jurisdictions outside of Sandy Lake To help establish and strengthen family support systems, building meaningful connections with family, community, culture and?Elders, on an ongoing and?innovative basis To assist with the development of orientation and training protocols, including the Duty To Report?obligations, with the CAS' To conduct regular home visits with families who either have children in-care or are?customary care providers To find Home and other community placements for Sandy Lake children who?use Customary Care?Agreements (CCA) To provide emergency and other short-term needs for clients, especially where immediate health and?safety concerns pose an issue for clients To?successfully partake in all required professional development and training such as child welfare law,?child welfare best practices, mental health first aid, crisis intervention, first aid, and professional writing To provide community education of, and to?engage in consultation in, their role as Child & Family?Advocates, and of the legislation that they deliver services under To collaborate with other agencies to ensure the client has access to all necessary and relevant services. If working with clients in an Urban Centre: to collaborate with other agencies to ensure the client has access to all necessary and relevant services Perform other duties and responsibilities as required by your immediate Supervisors and Chief and Council
Qualifications??

Degree or Diploma in Social Work, Social Science or related field required Willing to work flexible hours and potentially travel Minimum three (3) years' experience working in social services or related field Committed to an open, safe and supportive work environment Knowledge and understanding of the traditional teachings of Sandy Lake First Nation. Ability to speak in Oji-Cree. Analytical and problem-solving skills Able to interpret legislation and legal documentation Knowledge of Case Management techniques Strong demonstration of negotiation skills, techniques and advocacy Excellent time management and strong organization skills; a multi-tasker Proven ability to maintain confidentiality Excellent computer skills for reporting and presentation purposes, and general office equipment knowledge Must have a valid Class 'G' driver's license Ability to establish and develop an active working relationship with all Child and Family Services Ability to work effectively under pressure and in stressful situations Strong written, verbal, and evaluation skills Current Criminal Reference Check
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:??

Interested parties should apply in writing including three written references to Monias Fiddler and Mamow Weechiwaywin Human Resources:??? Moniasfiddler@om.knet.ca?

hr.mamow@sandylakefirstnation.com?

Only Select applicants will be contacted for an interview. Qualified Sandy Lake First Nation Community members will be given priority

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $55,000.00-$75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental care Extended health care Vision care
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-11-04