Who We Are

The Mikisew Cree First Nation (Mikisew) has lived on the ancestral lands of the Athabasca Delta and Wood Buffalo National Park in northeastern Alberta since time immemorial. The lives of our members are linked to the land and to a close understanding of traditions, history and a natural way of life. Many of our members live in the hamlet of Fort Chipewyan, and our traditional lands range over a large portion of Athabasca oil sands deposits.

Who You Are

The Casework Supervisor for Mikisew Cree Awasis Kisiwatsowin Society will play a crucial role in overseeing and guiding child intervention services to ensure the safety and well-being of children and families. This position requires excellent written and verbal communication skills and knowledge of the Child, Youth and Family Enhancement Act and Casework Practice model.

The supervisor provides guidance, support, and supervision to caseworkers, ensuring that child intervention cases are handled effectively and in accordance with legislation and policy. This role involves a combination of direct supervision, training, and collaboration with community partners to promote the safety, well-being, and permanency of children.

These 2 positions are located in Fort McMurray & Edmonton, AB.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership, training, support, and direction to casework staff to deliver quality services under the Child, Youth, and Family Enhancement Act.
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of casework staff.
• Assist staff with case planning, management of agreements, court work, and permanency planning. Manage or assist with caseloads as required.
• Review and monitor expenses and budgets.
• Maintain statistics and provide regular reports.
• Participate in the recruitment, orientation, and training of new employees.
• Foster a positive and productive team environment, promoting staff development and engagement.
• Assist in the performance evaluation process for caseworkers, providing feedback and guidance for improvement.
• Ensure compliance with mandatory reporting requirements and maintain up-to-date records.
• Make key decisions regarding the safety and placement of children.
• Represent the agency at external meetings, conferences, and community forums as needed.
• Stay informed about changes in legislation and practice standards, ensuring the team is aligned with current policies and practices.
• Support and provide strong leadership that provides quality, culturally sensitive services to children and families.
• All other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, or a related field.
• Minimum of [3] years of experience in Child Intervention with at least [2] years in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Currently delegated or the ability to be delegated in the province of Alberta
• Currently registered or eligible for registration with the Alberta College of Social Workers
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact with families, staff, and external stakeholders effectively.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and professionalism.
• Organized with the ability to prioritize and multi-task
• Experience working knowledge of First Nations culture, traditions and values is a definite asset.
• Ability to speak Dene or Cree is an asset.

Other Requirements

• Ability to organize time, set priorities and multi-task to meet various timelines.
• Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector
• Drivers Licence and Clean Drivers Abstract
• Intervention Record Check
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Excel, Teams and virtual meeting platforms.
• Possess exceptional judgement and always maintain high confidentiality in all interactions.
• Must be reliable and be prepared to work irregular hours depending on job demands.
• Must sign Oath of Confidentiality form.

Position is open until a suitable candidate is found. All applications will be reviewed, although only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Mikisew Cree First Nation is committed to equal opportunity employment and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. Final candidates for this position will be required to complete a security screening, which includes a criminal background check.

Kinanskomitin (Thank you) for your interest.