SUMMARY:
Piikani Child and Family Services (PCFS) is a non-profit organization that delivers intervention and prevention services to the Piikani Nation. The Family Empowerment Liaison position focuses on assisting families in developing, creating, and achieving the goals they identify in their empowerment plan. The Liaison will focus on connecting families to relevant resources and supports in the community that help keep families together. This position follows clients through the intake process and takes an active part in guiding them through the support and services, identified by the family to assist their well-being. This position will be responsible for providing direct outreach, home visitation, empowerment plan execution, and connection to services for high-risk/ vulnerable families when needed.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
This is a full-time, indefinite term position. Hours of work are 8:00am-4:00pm Monday through Friday. After-hours, evenings, and weekend work is required from time to time. This job will work mainly from our Brocket office, some travel will be required.
The wage will range from $55,000 - $60,000 per year depending on experience and education. A benefits package including health and dental will be provided after a successful 90-day probation period. This position offers opportunities to participate in Blackfoot cultural programs, field trips, lunch and learns and social events
DUTIES:

• Provide intake support services as needed
  
• Assist parents/caregivers develop their empowerment plans to improve their families' well-being and reach their goals.
  
• Guide and monitor families as they navigate service providers, advocating when needed as support, ensuring quality assurance.
  
• Assist families with creating their network of wrap-around supports for their families, including elders, extended family, community resources, respite, mentoring, counselling, health services, and traditional knowledge keepers.
  
• Identify and make partnerships with high-quality community providers and agencies whose services are relevant to families' needs and connect families to services identified.
  
• Stay current with information about the surrounding community and area resources
  
• Liaison with the Child Protection Team regarding high-risk files
  
• Assist clients in setting goals based on their individual needs assessments and identifying steps to achieve their goals; monitor progress and complete check-ins.
  
• Collect and enter data for individual files, keep clear concise notes for client files
  
• Coordinate scheduling and attend case consults and appointments with community providers involved with the client. Maintain regular contact with the client's network of service providers.
  
• Perform position duties according to PCFS policies and procedures in a highly confidential and professional manner
  
• Attend and participate in weekly case consult meetings with the Supervisor and weekly staff meetings with the support team to evaluate client needs, goals, and progress.
  
• Conduct home visits.
  
• Transport clients as needed.
  
• Stand by/on-call as needed
  
• Support clients' attendance to community programs, workshops, conferences, etc. when needed
  
• Facilitate group presentations based on trends of clients' needs.
  
• Other duties as assigned by Management.
  

REQUIREMENTS:

• Diploma in Social Work or Human Services. Other related education such as Psychology, Health or Mental health and addictions will be considered.
  
• At least two years of experience in human services or related fields
  
• Blackfoot Language and culture knowledge is highly valuable in this position
  
• Criminal Record Check including Vulnerable sector along with Child Intervention Check
  
• Reliable transportation and Class 5 Driver's License
  
• Current CPR, Infant CPR, and First Aid Certification
  
• Ability to multi-task, organize and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
  
• Ability to understand unique dynamics of a family system and apply appropriate interventions as needed.
  
• Awareness of diversity, equity, and inclusion frameworks with a non-judgmental attitude
  
• Problem solving ability and ability to learn and adapt to the situation at hand
  
• Consistency in applying appropriate interventions.
  
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  
• Crisis intervention and conflict resolution skills
  
• Ability to take initiative, multitask, organize and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
  
• Ability to adapt to change and willingness to learn as the community needs change.