Band Representative

**Band Representative**

Department: Health Services
Classification/Level: Community Services Level 4
Employment Status: Regular Full-Time (Benefits & Pension Package)

**Reporting Relationship**
The Band Representative will report to the Family Resources Supervisor.

**Position Summary**
The Band Representative will represent MFN band membership children regardless of location, before the courts. The Band Representative will ensure the heritage; cultural traditions, identity and rights of M’Chigeeng First Nation children are protected and preserved by all parties involved in child welfare matters.

**Essential Functions**
- Adhere to all MFN Protocols & By laws.
- Act as an advocate at all child protection hearings and to lobby for prevention and intervention solutions directly affecting band membership children.
- Process intakes and assessments, obtains informed consent, collects client family background/case history, and develops a plan of care.
- Works with clients and appropriate workers to assess situations, identify issues and develop safety plans.
- Practices strict confidentiality, privacy, ethical and non-bias approaches. g
- Assists to seek appropriate extended family placements and develop alternative safety plans in consideration of the child’s needs and prevention of removal from community.
- Respond and intervene in family crisis situations where children require immediate attention and prevention of child abuse and neglect.
- Submits statistical reports to C&C pursuant to By-Law Care of Children of the Members MFN # 01/01.
- Accompany CAS workers with daily visits/investigations.

**Qualifications & Requirements**

**Preferred**
- BSW and/or College Diploma in Social Work.
- In good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers

**Minimum**
- College Diploma in Human Resources or relevant program of study or Post-Secondary Diploma program in relevant field of study or 3-5 years related work experience in a First Nation community.
- Knowledge and clear understanding of the Child & Family Services Act.

**Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS) Rationale**: M’Chigeeng First Nation and its agents are in a position of trust in services to band member children and/or vulnerable adults, so a safe and secure working environment is mandatory. Applicants must provide a VSS clear and/or dated of any convictions relating to sexual interference, sexual assault, or related charges. The VSS must be current 30-days and must be an original.

Interested applicants must submit COVER LETTER, RESUME, THREE (3) CURRENT REFERENCES (2 Work-Related references from a direct supervisor/manager and 1-character reference that will be contacted upon a successful interview) and education certifications to:
**APPLY HERE**

Closing Date: December 2nd, 2024

**Band Representative**

c/o Human Resources
P.O. Box 333 M’CHIGEENG, ON P0P 1G0 (Fax 705-377-4980)