Stoney Nakoda Child and Family Services operates as a Delegation First Nation Agency (DFNA), delivering services to children and families across the three Stoney Nations of Bearspaw, Chiniki and Goodstoney.   Operating under An Act Respecting First Nations, Inuit and Metis Children, Youth and Families and The Child, Youth and Family Enhancement Act we implement strength-based practice to preserve families, restore and maintain connection and ensure access to Stoney language, culture and tradition.

Job Summary:

The position reports to the Manager/Associate Director of Child Intervention and forms part of SNCFS team. The Casework Supervisor’s primary purpose is to provide support, coaching and directions to front-line and administrative staff to ensure children, youth and families receive appropriate services.  The Casework Supervisor is instrumental to ensuring high quality practice standards as outlined in our policies, procedures and practice measures.  

Education, Skills & Abilities:

• Stoney members with alternative education and child intervention experience may be considered.
• Bachelor of Social Work with at least 1 year of supervisory experience and 3 years of child intervention experience.
• Diploma of Social Work with at least 2 years of demonstrated supervisory experience and 5 years of child intervention experience.
• Graduate or Undergraduate degree in humanities or Child and Youth related degree may be considered
• Ability to demonstrate competency in the use of Signs of Safety Practice, Tools and language into safety assessments and are familiar with family finding and the 3-5-7 Model
• Strong interview skills using a strength-based approach
• Excellent computer knowledge

Areas of Knowledge and Competence:

• Understanding of family systems dynamics as well as organizational and First Nation community systems.
• Child/Adolescent development and human behavior theories.
• Indigenous Knowledge, specifically Stoney ways of knowing.
• Adverse Childhood Experience and Trauma Informed Practice.
• Anti-oppressive Practice.
• Gender and Sexual Identity and Diversity.
• Knowledge of Placement Resources and Continuum of Care, Child Development Assessments and tools, special rates schedule, Provider Assessment/supports.
• Knowledge of Permanency Planning including Adoption, Private Guardianship and Supports for Permanency
• Dispute Resolution Process and Administrative Review Process
• Children’s services and family law Court procedures and protocols.
• Knowledge of Professional Code of Ethics, Code of Conduct, and Occupational Health Safety
• Solution focused strengths-based knowledge and application to case work practice.
• Knowledge of Prevention and Early Intervention.
• You are familiar with Grief and Loss awareness and process in First Nation communities.
• You have 60’s scoop knowledge and the impact of drug and addictions on children and families.
• You are able to strategize using Harm and Risk Reduction Strategies and aware of Trauma Informed Practice.

As a supervisor, you are delegated under the Alberta Child, Youth and Family Enhancement Act, and a solid working knowledge of this legislation is essential, in addition to An Act Respecting First Nations, Inuit and Metis Children, Youth and Families.  The other legislations you will be required to have some knowledge of are as follows:

• Indian Act
• Youth Justice Act
• Canadian Criminal Code
• School Act
• Mental Health Act
• Protection of Sexually Exploited Children Act
• Protection Against Family Violence Act
• Family Law Act
• Drug Endangered Children’s Act
• Protection of Children Abusing Drugs Act
• STA Occupational Health Safety & Wellness
• Residential Facilities Licensing Regulation
• Child & Youth Advocate Act
• Family Supports for Children with Disabilities
• Persons with Developmental Disabilities
• Office of the Public Guardian
• Adult Guardianship and Trustee Act
• Protection of Person’s in Care Act

Conditions of Employment

• Criminal record check, Vulnerable Sector and Child Intervention check
• Valid drivers license and reliable transportation.

Internally, the work of this position impacts:

• Strong teams that are aligned and committed to strategic priorities and legislated outcomes for child intervention.
• Clear and consistent practices and communication within and across worksites and work units.

External:

• Ensure all client services are met appropriately with cultural considerations made while supporting a high standard and legislative service requirement; liaise regarding children in care in Alberta that are in other provinces; work together to plan for Stoney children with their communities.
• Contracted Agencies – Ensure all program services and interventions are provided at a high standard and legislative requirements are met.
• First Nations Designates – Relationship building through regular Meaningful Engagements and joint initiatives.
• Office of the Child and Youth Advocate – provide information; collaborate on specific reviews.
• Clients – respond to complex queries; issues and/or dispute resolution.

Please submit your cover letter and resume on or before March 26, 2025 to:

Stoney Tribal Administration

C/O Stoney Nakoda Human Resources

Fax: (403) 881-2677 or Email: employment@stoney-nation.com

**Resumes and Cover letter may also be dropped of at the SNCFS Office**

While preference is given to candidate(s) with the listed credentials and experience, Stoney Tribal Administration is open to recruiting candidates of varying educational backgrounds and experience. If you feel you have the right attitude and drive, there will be opportunity for training and professional development to the successful candidate.

Stoney Nakoda Nations adheres to Section 1-9 of the Aboriginal Employee Preference Policy for candidate shortlisting and displacement. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interviews.