Metis Commission for Children and Families of BC position
available!
Position: Court Notification Analyst
Reason for posting: This position has posted to fill 1
vacancy
Organization: Metis Commission for Children and Families of BC
Location: Kamloops
Term/Status: Permanent, full-time opportunity
Eligibility: Open to all qualified applicants
Wage: $22/hr for 35 hours/wk
Job Description: full job description available here
Organization: Metis Commission for Children and Families of BC
Location: Kamloops
Term/Status: Permanent, full-time opportunity
Eligibility: Open to all qualified applicants
Wage: $22/hr for 35 hours/wk
Job Description: full job description available here
The
Program -
The Metis Commission for Children and Families of BC is identified within provincial legislation (CFCSA) as the designated Metis community for children, youth and families within the child welfare system throughout our province. Through this legislation, the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) has a legal obligation to engage MCCF when there are child protection concerns regarding Metis children and families. Additionally, MCCF is involved in child welfare policy, research, quality assurance, best practices and community development. Our work is based on interactive and inclusive participation with the community we are serving and those serving our community to create holistic and culturally appropriate support services and programs for the Métis community of BC.
The Role
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The purpose of this position is to ensure MCFD/DAA social workers are aware of and utilizing Metis specific planning and services for Metis children, youth and families. The Court Notification Analyst reviews court documentation; participates in cultural planning; works with Metis service providing organizations; participates in adoption planning processes; and keeps MCCF staff abreast of thematic issues being faced at a front-line level. While there will be rare times when this position works directly with Metis clients, most often the role is responsible for engaging the other professionals who are working with Metis people.
Qualifications
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Skills and abilities include advocating on behalf of Metis clients and service providers; ability to work both independently and within a team setting and maintaining a strengths based approach; identifying and communicating concerns with cultural planning to social workers; organizing and prioritizing a high volume of diverse work; excellent judgment, problem-solving skills, analytical abilities and strong computer skills are a must.
A degree in social work
(preferably MSW), or a related discipline, plus two years related experience; OR
an equivalent combination of education, experience and training. Knowledge of
non-profit work environment, related legislation (eg: CFCSA, Adoptions Act,
etc), and professional social worker values and ethics.
Successful applicants are
subject to a Criminal Record Check, require their own vehicle and must be
available for occasional travel.
How to apply: Interested applicants are
asked to e-mail a cover letter, resume and 3
references to: Allysa Gredling at
executiveassistant@metiscommission.com.
Posting
Deadline: Friday, December 14, 2012 at 1:00pm
Website address: www.metiscommission.com
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