Child and Family Services Advisor

Job description

Support and assist First Nations communities and organizations in the area of child and family services, in accordance with applicable jurisdictions and applicable frameworks, while contributing to the development of practitioners in this field.

• 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 Bill C-92 is an asset.
• Knowledge of Microsoft 365.
• Excellent command of French and English (written and spoken).
• Willing to travel throughout Quebec to First Nations communities.
• A valid driver’s license.

Job posting period

Until 2026-03-22 at 22:02