Métis Family Resource Worker
2 weeks ago
**Métis Family Resource Worker**
**Location**: Provincial Head Office, #100, 11738 Kingsway NW, Edmonton, AB
**Position Status**:Full time (40 hours/week)
**The Organization**
**The Opportunity**
**Key Responsibilities**
- Work collaboratively with internal and external professionals and be a part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Have the ability to build trust and rapport with families while supporting the needs and best interests of the child/family.
- Advocate and support the Métis child/family involved with Children’s Services by acting as an advocate and help navigate systems such as: health, social services, education, housing, etc.
- Work with Children’s Services on creating cultural plans and prioritize connection to kinship, community, and culture.
- Support foster/kinship/adoptive families caring for a Métis child by providing cultural information and connecting them to culturally appropriate resources.
- Facilitate cultural presentations to Children’s Services staff and community organizations.
- Attend meetings, appointments, and events with children and families, as needed.
- Participate and represent the MNA in community engagement and other opportunities.
- Participate in departmental planning activities.
- Complete additional tasks as required.
**Skills & Competencies**
- An in-depth understanding of the Métis Nation of Alberta and Métis culture, people, and values.
- Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, and an ability to effectively facilitate presentations.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to be flexible and allocate time and resources effectively.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive information.
- Culturally sensitive and compassionate.
- Passionate, trustworthy, and empathetic.
- A proven track record of building collaborative, positive relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders, including clients, industry, service providers, and community.
- Ability to maintain a positive, helpful attitude and be empathetic and non-judgmental when assisting Métis Albertans.
- Ability to provide constructive and positive feedback to others and be able to accept the same.
- Ability to work effectively in a stressful environment and communicate and respond calmly in difficult situations.
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and requirements.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Ability to effectively manage a high case load.
**Qualifications**
- Degree/Diploma in Social Services or a related field.
- Two (2) years’ experience working in the Human Services field.
- Working knowledge of the Child and Youth Enhancement Act, Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and Protection of Personal Information Act.
**Other Requirements**
- Position will be based in Edmonton.
- Available to work weekends and evenings as required.
- Some travel within Alberta is a requirement.
- Must have a Class 5 driver’s license and an operational vehicle.
- Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check required.
- Child Intervention Record Check required.
**What We Offer**
- The opportunity to work with a non-profit Indigenous organization and be part of an exciting journey towards self-government.
- An opportunity to learn about Métis culture, languages, and art.
- Training and professional development opportunities.
- A comprehensive benefit package and employer contributions to Pension Plan.
- 3 weeks paid vacation after probation period.
- TheMétis Nation of Alberta thanks all applicants for their interest. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please._
**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent
**Benefits**:
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: One location
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