Family Preservation and Reunification Primary Lead
Location: Otipemisiwak Métis Government Family Reunification Building, Edmonton, AB
Closing Date: Until Suitable Candidate Found
Position Status: 1 Full-time, Permanent Position
(7am-3pm, Monday-Friday including holidays and rotating weekend availability)
Reporting to the Associate Director of Family Care, the Primary Lead position with the Otipemisiwak Métis Government’s Family Reunification Program (FRP) is a consultant/practitioner role that works with Indigenous parents and their children who have had Child Services involvement to reunify as a family and secure their futures. It requires a trauma-informed, culturally responsive approach to case management and service delivery. The successful candidate must have exceptional organization and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage a caseload. The Family Preservation and Reunification Primary Lead will have strong experience in program development and management as well as exceptional interpersonal, relationship building, and leadership skills.
Key Responsibilities
• Foster a team approach with interdisciplinary team members as well as internal and external stakeholders.
• Work collaboratively with Family Preservation and Reunification Workers (FPRW) to deliver therapeutic, targeted supports and services to all clients/families.
• Support families to break down goals and daily routines into action plans.
• Develop and monitor the client/families’ weekly plan(s) and maintain STATS on program deliverables and outcomes.
• Collaborate with team members and provide coaching and direct support to families to target goals and objectives identified as priorities by parents/caregivers, stakeholders, and CFS.
• Build rapport, provide support, check on assigned families, assess the suite, and offer guidance when required.
• Provide individual transportation to families to and from targeted intervention appointments (i.e. court, school, specialists), as required.
• Manage a caseload of families as assigned, including the process of starting the files, maintaining them, closing out the files.
• Perform administrative duties such as preparing contact notes, incident reports, and other documentation as requested by the Associate Director of Family Care.
• Produce and maintain accurate records and files throughout service delivery and outreach to track status and outcomes of families’ goals and achievements.
• Complete monthly reports on clients/families assigned to individual caseloads for submission to stakeholders and partners with consent of the persons served.
• Ensure services and work performed by Support Workers and FPRWs adhere to laws, program mandates, regulations, and FRP policies and procedures to foster safe and professional standards of practice.
• Other duties as required or assigned.
Skills & Competencies
• An in-depth understanding of the Otipemisiwak Métis Government and Métis culture, people, and values.
• Culturally sensitive, trauma-informed, and compassionate with an ability to engage with community members in diverse settings.
• Knowledge and experience working with families who have experienced trauma, addictions, and emotional or mental challenges.
• A strategic thinker and problem solver who can anticipate challenges, determine required outcomes, and use innovative approaches to develop a supportive relationship with residents.
• Strong sense of ethics and the ability to handle sensitive or confidential information with tact and discretion.
• Excellent organizational skills, including efficiently responding to numerous demands, short deadlines, and complex and varied inquiries from staff, residents, and stakeholders.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities and requirements.
• Ability to effectively in a stressful environment and communicate and respond calmly in difficult situations.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• A proven track record of building collaborative partnerships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders, including government, industry, service providers, and community.
• Recognized strength in leading and engaging teams and creating a culture that promotes development of individual and organizational capacity.
• Ability to delegate tasks and coach team members to work effectively together.
• Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Qualifications
• Diploma or degree in Social Sciences, Health Sciences, Social Work, Psychology, Early Childhood Education, Child and Youth Care, Human Ecology, Addiction Studies, or a related field is required.
• Must be registered or planning to register with the appropriate Regulatory Body if education and training apply to the Health Professions Act (i.e. ACSW, CARNA, RPN, LPNA).
• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience working in a Human Services role.
• Acceptable attainment and annual maintenance of a Police Information Check with a Vulnerable Sector Check and an Intervention Record Check is required.
• First Aid with CPR Level C is required within three months of hire.
• Medication Administration Certification is required within one month of hire.
• Indigenous Awareness Training and Training in Trauma Informed Care is an asset.
• Previous experience working with Indigenous families/children is an asset.
Other Requirements
• Availability to work assigned shift (daytime, evening, or overnight).
• Ability to work flexible hours including days, evenings, overnight shifts, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be willing to travel throughout Edmonton and work irregular hours.
• Must have a valid Class 5 Driver’s License, operational vehicle, and proof of insurance and vehicle registration.
What We Offer
• An opportunity to work for Otipemisiwak Métis Government under its newly ratified Constitution and be an instrumental part of the largest Indigenous Government in Canada as it rapidly grows and develops.
• An opportunity to learn about Métis culture, history, and art.
• Personal development & career opportunities.
• A comprehensive benefit package.
• Generous time off policies.
Métis applicants are encouraged to apply! http://albertametis.com/careers/
The Otipemisiwak Métis Government thanks all applicants for their interest. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Please note that candidates who have been selected to move forward to the next stage of the recruitment process will receive an email to complete a short online one-way video interview. Should you have any concerns with completing the video interview, please reach out to Human Resources by responding to the email invitation. No phone calls please.
