Family Advocate

Yorkton Tribal Council Child and Family Services Inc.

Wage/Salary Info:
Based on experience and qualifications, YTCCFS Salary Grids

Posted Date:
18-Feb-2025

Location:
REGINA

# of Positions:
4

Employment Terms:
Full Time

Education:
University Bachelor's Degree

Experience:
1-2 Years

Apply By:
04-Mar-2025

How to Apply:
All applicants must submit a COVER LETTER and RESUME. All candidates chosen for an interview must have a Drivers Abstract, a Criminal Record Check - Vulnerable Sector, and proof of education prior to signing a letter of offer.

Application Information

Employer Name:
Yorkton Tribal Council Child and Family Services Inc.

Employer Address:
471 LAKEVIEW ROAD
YORKTON, SK
CANADA
S3N 4J8

The Yorkton Tribal Council Child and Family Services (YTCCFS) Inc. is seeking four (4) Family Advocate Workers based out of the Regina Office and reporting directly to the Family Advocate Supervisor. The Family Advocate Workers will assist the Member First Nations children in care and their families who may have to go through the Court Process, including children who have been placed off-reserve. They will be responsible for ensuring that the mandate is carried out in accordance with the FSIN Indian Child and Family Services Act bi-lateral agreements and the Provincial Child and Family Services Act.

Qualifications:
Four (4) year University undergraduate degree in a related discipline and twenty-four (24) months direct child protection services experience; OR Certificate in Social Work (CSW or CISW) and twelve (12) months direct child protection services experience; OR Bachelor of Social Work (BSW or BISW). Knowledge of Cree, Saulteaux, Nakota, and Dakota culture and language is required. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to utilize computer software and hardware programs, make decisions using sound judgment in difficult or ambiguous situations, and possess excellent organizational and time management skills. Candidates must maintain accurate and current information and documentation relating to case files, possess excellent oral and written communication skills, provide a current criminal record check, submit to Abuse Registry screening, provide a drivers abstract, and have access to a reliable vehicle. Candidates must be able to work some evenings and weekends and participate in the On-Call Rotation.