Job Description

OVERVIEW:

The Customary Care responsible for the education and awareness of the Customary Care service model and program to the seven First Nations and their membership. This position will be responsible to coordinate Customary Care Agreements among the UCCMM affiliated First Nations and Wikwemikong Unceded Indian Reserve within the agency’s jurisdiction and outside of the agency’s jurisdiction.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor of Social Work Degree or Social Services Related Diploma
Possess five (5) years direct experience in child welfare field
Experience in working within an Anishinaabe Child and Family Well-Being Services is preferred or proven experience in working with Anishinabek people.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & ABILITIES:

Proven knowledge of First Nations community standards, the Child, Youth and Family Services Act and other relevant provincial or federal legislation / standards and guidelines.
Knowledge and ability to interpret and apply a wide range of social work practices / principles and native-based methods is essential; particularly with respect to protection and placements of children at risk and understanding the principles and goals for families in crisis.
Proven knowledge of theories of human behaviours (family systems) and ability to apply social work theories in assessments, planning, action, measure and monitor to ensure competence and excellence of services provided.
Thorough knowledge of the operation, management and evaluation of child welfare Foster Care standards and programs.
Must be willing to participate in the activities, events, and circles for the acquisition of cultural competence.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Given the traditional practices of the Anishinabek, from time to time exposure to wood smoke and the burning of sacred medicines, including tobacco, sweet grass, sage, or cedar, may occur within the work setting.
Candidates must live within service area

Applicants are encouraged to visit our website at www.kgcfs.org/employment to review the job description.

Please submit your application marked “Confidential –Customary Care Coordinator.” Include in your application a cover letter, resume, and (3) three reference letters - two (2) employment-related from recent employers.

Please also detail in your application: education, employment experience, and cultural participation.

Applications are accepted in the following order of preference by website, email, or mail at:

Human Resources – Confidential

Customary Care Coordinator: 1 Year Contract

Email: applications@kgcfs.org

Kina Gbezhgomi Child and Family Services

98 Pottawatomi Avenue
Wikwemikong, Ontario, P0P 2J0

KGCFS is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible workplace in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment process. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Conditions of Employment: Successful candidates will be required to provide a Police Record Check (level determined by position), a satisfactory Driver’s Abstract, proof of $1M Liability Insurance, and supervisory references (with consent to contact).

About Kina Gbezhgomi Child and Family Services:

On April 1, 2012 Kina Gbezhgomi Child And Family Services transferred the direct service delivery and management of the prevention services inclusive of family and community support services to the First Nations. Each of the First Nations and Kina Gbezhgomi Child and Family Services has a Contribution Agreement outlining the roles and responsibilities of the agency and First Nation in this collaborative partnership inclusive of agency support and training, funding arrangements, service and financial reporting. Kina Gbezhgomi Child And Family Services completed this process as a transition phase to a fully integrated child welfare model in preparation for designation as a child welfare agency, and also to reflect the membership requests in relation to First Nation community based delivery of prevention services.VISION:Kina Gbezhgomi Child And Family Services will honour and support our family’s and community’s inherent authority to care for their children based on unity, traditions, values, beliefs and customs.MISSION:Our services ensure children are protected and stay connected with their culture, language and community while strengthening family and community relationships.

Kina Gbezhgomi Child and Family Services

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Customary Care Coordinator