EO-NO-94 Band Representative

The Band Representative will be responsible to:

•       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 FirstNation

•       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   isconsidered

•       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 clientrelations

•       Attend all court proceedings related to band member child welfare cases asrequired

•       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 welfarecases

•       Act as a support system to band members required to attend child welfare courtproceedings

•       Maintain an empathetic and supportive demeanor to band members and theirfamilies

•       Liaise with Chief and Council regarding court proceedings  andoutcomes

•       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 PIPEDAregulations

•       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 asrequired

•       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