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Title posted on CivicJobs.ca - Designated Band Representative
Posted on October 04, 2024 by Employer details Malahat First Nation
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Malahat Nation110 Thunder Road | Mill Bay, BC| V8H 1B8Tel: (250) 743-3231 | Fax (250) 743-3251info@malahatnation.com | www.malahatnation.comDesignated Band RepresentativeREPORTS TO Director of Early Learning Child & Family SupportsSTART As Soon As PossibleCOMPENSATION $ 41.79 per hour - $43.04 per hour (NEE: 24) * the above rates subject to education and / or experience or a combination of both.STATUS 1 - FT Permanent | 30 to 35 hrs per weekMalahat Nation represents approximately 350+ members with two reserve lands located on the western shore of Saanich Inlet, south of the village of Mill Bay, about 40-kilometres north of Victoria, British Columbia. Malahat Nation is looking for the right candidate to join our Early Learning Child & Family Supports team! We are looking for fun, energetic, dependable and organized staff. Our staff are offered a pension and benefits plan, and opportunities for professional growth and development.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 minimal 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; As DBR, is a party to the court proceeding and can provide consent to the application in court if in the child/youth?s best interest assist the court to understand the importance of the child/youth to the community; 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 vehicl- LocationMalahat, BC
- Workplace information On site
- Salary$41.79HOUR hourly
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source CivicJobs.ca #98523
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