BAND REPRESENTATIVE

Salary Level: HS02 ST 2- $52,929.26

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Band Representative ensure that registered/eligible child and/or youth members and their family, who are involved in the child welfare system know their inherent and legal rights; are treated fairly, equitable, respectfully and are provided with culturally relevant services, resources and programs that are consistent with the vision, mission, and values of the Mohawks of Akwesasne. Having full party status, the person who holds this position is named by the Council to represent the Band’s interest in child protection proceedings or hearings. Should have a working knowledge of the Child and Youth Family Service Act of Ontario, Youth Protection Act of Quebec.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor of Social Work degree preferred, BA in related field accepted with;

Minimum two (2) years work experience in social work field OR

Minimum educational qualifications: Two (2) year College diploma in the Social Services (or equivalent or related field Law and Security, Child and Youth Worker, Social Work, Behavioural Science, Criminal Justice, Psychology) with;

Minimum four (4) years work experience in social work field

A Criminal Record Check is required before commencing employment

All interested applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, copies of all relevant certificates/diplomas, proof of COVID-19 vaccination, and three references submitted on Consent to Release Reference Check form, which can be found on the Akwesasne.ca website under Employment. Applications should be submitted no later than 4:00pm Monday, June 6, 2022 to:

Victoria Smoke, HR Staffing Officer

Administration Building # 3

Akwesasne, Quebec

H0M 1A0

(613) 575-2250, ext. 2140

E-mail: [email protected]

Applicants must clearly outline that they meet the qualification requirements on their resume.

Native preference in hiring.

A criminal record check is mandatory before start of employment.

As a requirement of employment, all applicants must have a Canadian Social Insurance number.

An eligibility list will be created for one year.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. MCA reserves the right to retract, postpone, or revise employment opportunities at any time.