Designated Band Representative

**Malahat Nation**: 110 Thunder Road | Mill Bay, BC| V8H 1B8
Tel: (250) 743-3231 | Fax (250) 743-3251
**Designated Band Representative**:
**REPORTS TO** Director of Early Learning Child & Family Supports
**START** As Soon As Possible
**COMPENSATION** $ 41.79 per hour**:
**STATUS** 1 - FT Permanent | _30_ _to_ _35_ _hrs_ _per_ _week_

**PURPOSE**:Reporting to the Director of Early Learning and Child & Family Supports, the Designated Band Representative (DBR) will act as Malahat Nation’s representative for children and families who are working with Child and Family Service agencies. The Designated Band Representative will provide guidance, advocacy and support to Malahat Nation Member children, youth and families who are working with Delegated Aboriginal Agencies or the Ministry of Children and Family Development. _This position is a fulltime permanent position that works in the office, with mínimal local travel as required._

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Participate in family meetings, case planning meetings and court related hearing, case conferences, contested hearings, mediations and trials primarily in the local registry jurisdiction;
- Participate on the behalf of the child and Malahat Nation in all areas of child welfare including: meetings, adoptions, child safety, guardianship, and foster care providing input and advocacy for youth in high risk situations;
- Participate in and support the decision-making process for permanency, adoption and aging-out for current children and youth in care;
- Receive service of court notices as legislated under the CFCSA service on behalf of Malahat Nation; participate in all relevant court hearings to ensure the cultural and foundational rights of the child/youth are protected and considered;
- Ensure the child/youth is connected to culture, family, and their rights are supported by the court plan of care;
- Ensure the Malahat teaching and rights of Malahat Nation citizens are respected in all agency practices;
- Ensure that all information about children, staff, visitors and volunteers are strictly confidential;
- Develop and sustain working relationships with community partners;
- Provide community education presentations on topics related to child advocacy, children/ youth in care;
- Maintain current knowledge of the relevant laws and policies related to Child Welfare;
- Attend the Designated Representative training, court training and relevant trainings as available;
- Model appropriate behaviors and attitudes for children and families we provide service to;
- Other related duties as required including but not limited to emergency on-call support on an as needed basis.

**EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE**:

- Post-Secondary Degree in Social Work, Social Science, Child & Youth Care or related field is _required_
- 1-year experience working in Social Services or related field an asset
- Experience working in a First Nations community and a willingness to learn about Malahat culture, customs, and traditions is an asset
- CPR and standard first aid training required
- Clean Criminal Record Check including vulnerable sector search prior to employment is required
- Valid BC Driver’s License, current drivers abstract, and reliable vehicle is required
- Effective December 3, 2021 full vaccination against COVID-19 is required to be eligible for employment at Malahat Nation. All individuals must show Proof of Vaccination as a mandatory condition of their employment

**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES**:

- Knowledge of the CFCSA and Aboriginal Policy and Practice Framework in British Columbia
- Knowledge of the CFCS and completion of classes pertaining to Child Safety
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite Programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Zoom, HTML, etc.
- Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills, with strong analytical and problem
- solving skills
- Demonstrated time management with the ability to multitask different tasks simultaneously
- Demonstrated ability to prepare and maintain reports, records, statistics and case files
- Demonstrated knowledge of issues and challenges of working with at risk children, youth, and families
- Demonstrated ability to work in a high paced environment dealing with difficult emotional and critical issues
- Show tact, courtesy, and discretion in dealing with children and families maintaining strict confidentiality in the course of duties
- On occasion, may be required to work flexible hours (_evenings_ and/or weekends - very mínimal_)

**_Interested applicants are invited to submit a current resume, a detailed cover letter and three _**_references. Please reference the ‘Job Title’ in the ‘Subject Line’._**
Human Resources Department, Malahat Nation

**DEADLINE: Recruitment Open Until Position Filled.**
- Pursuant to section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code, preference may be given to applicants of Aboriginal ancestry._
- We thank all applicants in advance but only those selected will be contacted._

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