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Description

The Family Support Supervisor, under the direction of the Family Support Services Manager will ensure the children and families are receiving intervention support planning and cultural teachings following proper protocol. To provide proper care and attention and following the plan set forth for the home to foster the holistic development of all parents, children/youth in the highest possible regard. The Family Support Supervisor will help to maintain the spiritual integrity of the program by encouraging and supporting staff, families, and children to work and live and play in a respectful environment.
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW or BISW) or;
Degree in related human services field and/or post-secondary training in the human service field that includes some study in child and behavior psychology and group work.
Demonstrated experience in managing programs and staff and
Experience and ability to work with high risk parents, children, and youth.
Working in conjunction with the community programs and services and YTCCFS Inc., this individual must possess the ability to assess and identify at risk families and the ability to refer and engage the appropriate resources.
Ability to work with and support the Child and Family Services Authorities.
Engage in Cultural Opportunities and planning for parents, children, and family.
Knowledge of the Cree, Nakota, Lakota and Saulteaux Culture and the political and social objectives of the YTCCFS Inc. member First Nations.
Knowledge and understanding of the impacts of colonialism on First Nation people, Indian Residential Schools, Intergenerational trauma and how these factors impact individuals and families; and the influence of the child welfare system in First Nations communities.
Understands the complexity and multi-dimensional nature of many social problems affecting children and families child abuse, maltreatment/abuse, and neglect, etc.)