Job Order Detail

Description

The Meadow Lake Tribal Council is looking for a highly energetic, motivated individuals with excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills to fill the full-time, permanent positions of Family Connections/Family Finders for the Child & Family Services Department.


The successful candidates will work as part of the MLTC CFS in ensuring effective services are implemented and provided to children and their families of the nine (9) MLFN communities. These individuals will be sensitive, compassionate and professional in all areas relating to the CFS Program needs, issues and concerns and will apply a holistic approach to individual, family, and community healing and development.


MLTC CFS offers competitive wage comparison with an MLTC Premium top up on salary. We also offer a comprehensive benefit plan including Dental, Extended Health, Sick Leave and a Pension Plan match.


Duties: (include but not limited to)

Family Connections Role:

To receive all court documents served to the agency on behalf of off reserve clients.
To collect stats of off reserve files and prepare reporting requirements as per Case Management & Family Finders Agreement with Ministry of Social Services.
Represent the agency at court proceedings involving client/families.
Assist in locating extended family placements on and off reserve for children in care.

Family Finders Role:

Recruit individuals who are dedicated to locating families for children in care.
Review and prepare genogram/assessment/diagram, i.e. family tree, of the family clan (both maternal and paternal sides).
Conduct research, locate and interview families as required.
Conduct home study reports according to the requirements/standards.
        

      *Additional assigned related roles/duties as needed.