Child and Family Services Advisor

Job description

*35 hours per week (50% at the office and 50% teleworking)

The Child and Family Services Advisor must:
Support and assist First Nations in the area of child and family services by contributing to the development of workers in this field. More specifically:

• Act as a resource person in matters of child and family services for First Nations and partners.
• Support First Nations in the development, implementation and monitoring of culturally adapted activities and initiatives in the area of child and family services.
• Collaborate in identifying training and support needs as well as in developing and adapting materials in order to develop and build the skills of workers.
• Develop effective information and awareness tools to increase the autonomy of First Nations and see to their production and dissemination.
• Draft reports, analyses and any other documents deemed relevant.
• Offer training, information and awareness sessions.
• Develop and maintain a network of contacts with First Nations organizations and partners in the area of child and family services and support the development of strategic partnerships.
• Carry out monitoring activities in matters of child and family services to enrich their expertise and make recommendations.
• Coordinate, facilitate and participate in various meetings.

Required experience and qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychoeducation or any other relevant field.
• Three to five years of relevant experience in child and family services.
• Knowledge of the Quebec health and social services network programs as well as First Nations programs relating to child and family services and youth protection.
• Knowledge and understanding of First Nations cultures.
• Knowledge of Microsoft 365.
• Excellent command of French and English (written and spoken).
• Availability to travel and work flexible hours when required.
• A valid driver’s licence.

Desired profile

• Comfortable with communication and group facilitation.
• Good ability to identify and manage priorities.
• Good mind for analysis, synthesis, popularization and writing.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Good project planning, management and coordination skills.

Salary
The gross annual salary ranges from $56,365.40 to $69,414.80 and varies according to the candidate’s experience.

Job posting period

Until 2024-08-12 at 20:28