Métis Family Resource Worker

**Métis Family Resource Worker**
**Location**: 12308 111 Avenue #200, Edmonton, Alberta

**Position Status**: Full Time (40 hrs per week), Permanent

**Key Responsibilities**
- Work collaboratively with internal and external professionals and be a part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- 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 Child and Family Services by acting as an advocate and help navigate systems such as: health, social services, education, housing, etc.
- Work with Child and Family 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 Child and Family Services staff and community organizations.
- Attend meetings, appointments, and events with children and families, as needed.
- Participate and represent the Otipemisiwak Métis Government in community engagement and other opportunities.
- Participate in departmental planning activities.
- Complete additional tasks as required.

**Skills and Competencies**
- 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.
- Political and cultural sensitivity.
- Knowledge of Métis history, culture, and issues affecting Métis people. An in-depth understanding of the Otipemisiwak Métis Government and Métis culture, people, and values.

**Qualifications**
- Degree/Diploma in Social Services or a related field.
- At least 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 required.
- 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**
- An opportunity to work for the newly ratified Otipemisiwak Métis Government and be a part of the largest Indigenous Government in Canada.
- An opportunity to learn about Métis culture, history, and art.
- Personal development & career opportunities.
- A comprehensive benefit package and employer contributions to Pension Plan.
- Generous time off policies.
- The_ _Otipemisiwak Métis Government thanks all applicants for their interest. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please._