Customary Care Coordinator

OVERVIEW

The Customary Care responsible for the education and awareness of the Customary Care service model and program to the seven First Nations and their membership. This position will be responsible to coordinate Customary Care Agreements among the UCCMM affiliated First Nations and Wikwemikong Unceded Indian Reserve within the agency’s jurisdiction and outside of the agency’s jurisdiction.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Social Work Degree or Social Services Related Diploma.
• Possess five (5) years direct experience in child welfare field.
• Experience in working within an Anishinaabe Child and Family Well-Being Services is preferred or proven experience in working with Anishinabek people.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & ABILITIES

• Proven knowledge of First Nations community standards, the Child, Youth and Family Services Act and other relevant provincial or federal legislation / standards and guidelines.