EO-NO-94 Band Representative

·        Assist with the development of a program structure for Henvey Inlet First Nation in collaboration with the Band Representative Team

·        Assist with the establishment of a Child Welfare Committee and collaboratively develop Henvey Inlet First Nation child welfare laws, regulations and practices

·        Provide support services to Henvey Inlet First Nation members that are currently or may be involved with child welfare agencies

·        Establish and develop an active working relationship with all child welfare agencies throughout Canada

·        Respond to all child welfare agencies when notified of any members being involved with their agency

·        Behave in a professional manner when acting as a representative of Henvey Inlet First Nation

·        Develop a plan of care for HIFN members and ensure that a legal representative is aware of all court files as necessary

·        Ensure that customary care is practiced with all band members before court is considered

·        Participate in all Service Plans, Plans of Care or Service Development for Henvey Inlet band members

·        Assist with the development of BCR’s as needed with full briefing notes for Chief and Council

·        Review CCAs prior to seeking Chief and Council’s approval for BCRs

·        Present in-camera sessions with a report to Chief and Council monthly or when required

·        Build and maintain trusting and supportive client relations

·        Attend all court proceedings related to band member child welfare cases as required

·        Act as a representative of Chief and Council when they are unable to attend courtroom proceedings for child welfare cases

·        Present information and documents to the courts on behalf of Chief and Council for child welfare cases

·        Act as a support system to band members required to attend child welfare court proceedings

·        Maintain an empathetic and supportive demeanor to band members and their families

·        Liaise with Chief and Council regarding court proceedings and outcomes

·        Maintain a log of activities that are participated in on behalf of the band

·        Create and maintain a secure filing system with gathered information on all our members with open files with each child welfare agency throughout Canada in accordance with PIPEDA regulations

·        Maintain strict confidentiality at all times

·        Adhere to all HIFN Policies and Procedures

·        Take interest in continuous learning and maintain up-to-date knowledge on current industry regulations, trends and practices

·        Participate in mandatory training workshops as required

·        Attend and actively participate in staff and community meetings

·        Perform other duties as assigned from time-to-time by the Band Representative Lead, Director of Finance/Administration or Chief and Council