Job Summary:

As a Transition to Adulthood Program (TAP) / Post-Majority Support Services (PMSS) Caseworker, you will support voluntary adults over the age of 18 who were previously in care. This role requires a strong understanding of colonialism, intergenerational trauma, and the lasting impact of the residential school system on Indigenous communities. It is essential to recognize how these ongoing effects influence the experiences of young adults transitioning out of care, some of whom may also be parents.

Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities:

• Complete review of new client files, flagging education/employment/life skills ad/or any other special considerations.
• Review of current transition plan, client goals and areas of connection
• Identify priority client needs (housing, program application, assessments, etc.)
• Participate in case conferences with casework practitioners, youth, and other supports
• Maintain a functional working relationship with all members of the provincial TAP team, and have an understanding of positional roles.
• Maintain one- on-one relationship with all clients on assigned caseload, and celebrate the important life events as they pertain to their culture/ heritage/ spirituality.
• Document all client contact and relevant case notes
• Consult with client on needed life skills, and actively arrange and monitor their acquisition.
• Establish/ maintain and foster ongoing cultural connections
• Arrange / negotiate the funding for each client based on established standardized rates
• Be an advocate for TAP/PMSS clients, both in the community and within the ministry
• Collaborate with the resources available in the communities of Bighorn, Eden Valley and Mini-Thni
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor

Relevant Program and Policy Knowledge:

• Have knowledge in programs such as but not limited to:
• Advancing Futures
• CS RESP Program,
• PDD, AISH, Alberta Supports
• The Office of the Public Guardian,
• Justice and Solicitor General
• AHS
• Addiction supports
• Office of the Child and Youth Advocate
• Post Adoption Registry Support
• Provincial TAP Policy
• Federal PMSS Policy
• CYFEA & Act 92

Education, Skills & Qualifications:

• Degree in a related field, equivalencies will be considered
• Experience in Youth work, working with young children
• Must have effective written and verbal communication skills; ability to speak Stoney Nakoda an asset
• Signs of Safety training an asset (training will be provided)

Conditions of Employment

• Criminal record check with Vulnerable Sector
• Child Intervention check
• Valid drivers license and reliable transportation
• Must be available for on-call duties and availability to work weekends and holidays

Please submit your cover letter and resume on or before November 20th to

Stoney Tribal Administration

C/O Stoney Nakoda Human Resources

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

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.