Child Well-being Worker - Golden Lake, Canada - Nigig Nibi Ki-win Gamik Society

Nigig Nibi Ki-win Gamik Society

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Golden Lake, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Posting Period:
Until the position is filled.

Salary:
$83,670. - $86,900. Annually

Nigig Nibi Ki-win Gamik Society

Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation has come together to create and assert Nigig Nibi Ki-win, which name came to the AOPFN Tanakìwin by way of our naming ceremony conducted in accordance with Inàkonigewin.

For greater certainty, our inherent right to self-government, as affirmed by the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and s.

35 of the Canadian Constitution Act, 1982, includes jurisdiction in relation to the wellbeing of Ninìdjànisinànig, Weshkinìgidjig, and their families.

Algonquins of Pikwakanagan have cared for our Ninìdjànisinànig and Weshkinìgidjig in accordance with our customs and traditions.

Ninìdjànisinànig, Weshkinìgidjig, and their families thrived because they were immersed in their language, connected to the land, and cared for by their people.

Inàkonigewin has governed these lands for millennia, well before any colonial laws were brought and imposed on our people and lands.

By asserting this Law through Nigig Nibi-Ki-win, we are not bringing into force a new law, but using our knowledge of Inàkonigewin to provide aid to our people in a modern context, in a way that cares for them, our ancestors, and our descendants.

The only way to undo the damage that has been inflicted on our people by colonial governments is to re-assert our inherent right to care for our Ninìdjànisinànig and Weshkinìgidjig.

SUMMARY

The Child Well-being Worker provides for the protection of Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation ("AoPFN") children all Child Welfare matters pertaining to AoPFN members undertaken, through Nigig-Nibi-ki-win Gamik ("Nigig").

The Child Well-being Worker works with families, the community, and Nigig to assess risk and ensure the well being and safety of AoPFN children.

The Child Well-being Worker will be assigned duties that include investigating and assessing matters pertaining to child/youth protection and providing support to children and care providers through Nigig and community partners.

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

First Nation Child Welfare

Responds to all Child Welfare agency notifications within the prescribed time.
Investigate and participate in investigations of families requiring child/youth protection.
Provides brief intervention, crisis intervention, counselling, and seeks other supports, including alternative dispute resolution and Jordan's Principle, as needed.
Develops a working relationship with Family & Children Services engaged with AoPFN members.
Creates, monitors, evaluates Plans of Care and makes recommendations regarding amendments.
Attends and participates in court proceedings and makes oral and written presentations, as required.
Ensures client case files are maintained and updated regularly.
Provides ongoing followup and support in all cases, including follow ups with families.
Facilitate and support participating in family and healing circles and other dispute resolution as needed.
Ensures that AoPFN members are fully aware of their rights.

Collaborative Practice

Works closely with Nigig's planning committees, programs and services to ensure quality program delivery.
Participates on relevant boards, committees, and community development projects.
Referrals to support resources for mental health and supports that are culturally appropriate.
Participates in multidisciplinary approaches for case management as directed.
Liaise with various individuals throughout Nigig to support child welfare, including the Grandparents Tribunal.
Under the direction of the supervisor, consult with specialized services for case management as required.
Collaborates with other community resources to ensure services meet the needs of the children, youth, families.
Liaises with Family & Children Services and other external organizations.
Provides night duty (emergency) services as scheduled.

Community Development

Identifies and prioritizes family and child(ren) needs.
Participates in developing strategic plans and annualized work plans.
Participates and coordinates new prevention strategies and initiatives.
Liaises and networks with community and other child and youth services for the integration of new and existing services.
Participates on relevant committees and meetings.
Promote and advertise programs and activities.

Administrative

Provides detailed information on each interaction with families, society, and relevant authorities.
Completes all administrative reporting requirements according to policies and funding agent mandates including Briefing Notes and Discussion Papers.

Quality Management