Customary Care Coordinator (Prevention Focus) Customary Care

About This Role

This Customary Care Coordinator role focuses on prevention within the Customary Care framework, overseeing and advocating for child and family matters in alignment with Anishnaabe values and practices. The coordinator will work to develop and implement customary care agreements, supporting families impacted by child welfare services.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate meetings with First Nation Band Representatives, Indigenous Child Well Being Agencies, and mainstream societies in Ontario to develop, complete, and implement customary care agreements
• Develop and implement Customary Care Agreements to support families impacted by child welfare services
• Create a Customary Care Agreements template for formal customary care arrangements
• Formalize processes, facilitate communication, and ensure compliance with approved agreements
• Conduct quarterly reviews of finalized Customary Care Agreements to ensure compliance and adherence to agreed conditions by all parties
• Process and complete monthly requests for payments for Caregivers and request receipts in accordance with monthly financial allocations and expenditures
• Engage caregivers in developing wellness plans as part of a circle of care continuum related to service planning and wellness
• Conduct monthly home visits to assess and support family environments
• Maintain accurate and timely records of all interactions, casenotes, case plans and progress reports
• Ensure confidentiality and safekeeping of all program documents and records are secured

Requirements

• A Social Work degree or a related degree in social services field is preferred
• 2 years' work-related experience will be considered
• Previous experience working in child welfare, social services, or family support roles, particularly within First Nation communities
• Knowledge of Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory's programs and services
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to advocate for children and family's needs
• Excellent conflict resolution and problem-solving skills
• Experience working with various office systems and proficient computer skills
• Ability to understand and speak Anishnaabemowin is a definite asset

Important Details

• Closing Date: Open Until Filled

About the Company

Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory (WUT) Child and Family Services oversees and advocates for child and family matters by following the principals and ethics of Wiikwemkoong's Gchi Naaknigewin, Wiikwemkoong's Children's Bill of Rights and Wiikwemkoong Community Standards. This ensures the services are culturally appropriate to support the community's children and families in alignment with Anishnaabe values and practices.