Chief Kinosew Awasak Mikiwahp (Driftpile Childrens Lodge)
Driftpile, AB
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What is ChiefKinsosewAwasakMikiwahp(CKAM)?
ChiefKinosewAwasakMikwahp(CKAM)Child and Family Services Program ofDriftpileCree Nation. We are committed to nurturing strong, resilient families through holistic, culturally grounded services that empower children, youth, and families.
Family is at the heart ofDriftpileCree Nation. We embrace and endorse our journey to implementingMihtatakawSpiyAwasakWiyasiwwinand asserting our inherent rights respecting our children, youth, and families in a profound way.
Chief Dwayne Laboucan,DriftpileCreeNation.
CKAM is committed to:
- Keeping families together through culturally grounded family preservation services
- Supporting young adults as they transition to independence
- Advocating for childrens rights and protecting their well-being
- Assertingjurisdictionover child and family services in alignment with our traditions and laws
Why should you work with CKAM?
- Our organization isrouted in culture, community and family and we value our employees.
- We offer a competitive wage and benefit package with a substantial Wellness Incentive Fund.
- Advance your career and grow professionally.
- Benefit from generous paid time off and scheduled holiday closures.
- Opportunities to engage in cultural, community, and family activities such as Traditional cooking classes, cultural crafting, Holiday events throughout the year.
- With CKAMs proximity to Driftpile, you canexperience rural living, where meaningful connections flourish andyourlifewill havespace for intention.
YOUR ROLEAT A GLANCE
Asthe Post Majority Supervisor,you will supportyouthand young adults formerly in care aged 15-26 from the Driftpile Cree Nation,as they transition to independence.
In this role,youwillhelp guide the development, implementation, and evaluation of the Post Majority program, with a focus on delivering wraparound services that help young people thrive and reach their full potential.
Your work will reflect thevision, mission, and core values of the CKAM Program,ensuring every service delivered makes a meaningful impact.
HOWYOULLMAKE A DIFFERENCE
Post Majority ProgramManagement
- Oversee implementation and operations of the Post Majority program, including administration, intake, reporting, policies, and transitional supports.
- Maintain and apply knowledge of child and family services legislation across Canada affecting Indigenous young people.
- Providetimelybriefings, reports, and data to support informed decisionmaking by the Family and Community Preservation Director.
Leadership and Coaching
- Supervise, mentor, and evaluate Post Majority Support Workers through coaching, performance management, and professional development.
- Monitor caseloads and collaborate with partners to address service gaps and support individualized life planning for young people transitioning to adulthood.
Community Collaborationand Administration
- Build collaborative partnerships with colleagues and service providers.
- Use datainformed insights to recommend policy and practice improvements that support young people transitioning to adulthood.
WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE
- 5 years or moreexperiencein Social Workand leadership
- A Social Work diploma or degree
- Strong ability to work independently and manage projects, including prioritization, meeting timelines,facilitatingcomplex meetings, andmaintainingconfidentiality, ethics, and discretion.
- Excellent relationshipbuilding, collaboration, group facilitation, interviewing, and communication skills with young people, both written and oral.
- Effective conflict resolution and advocacy skills, grounded in an understanding of child development, grief, loss, trauma, and the impacts of colonialism and intergenerational trauma on Indigenous communities.
- Knowledge of theMihtatakawSpiyAwasakWiyasiwwin Driftpile River ChildrensLawValidClass 5 Drivers License and clean drivers abstract;
- Police Information Check (Vulnerable Sector), Intervention Record Check, and Drivers Abstract will berequiredupon interview.
This is a 12-month temporary full time opportunity.
If you are a passionate and experiencedindividual looking to join our team and make a community impact, please apply toCareers CKAM