Advocate

Category: Full-Time Permanent
Closing Date: January 5 2026
Under the direction of the Director of Children & Families the KiipewiiChego Advocate will coordinate wraparound support for expectant mothers and families who are navigating healthcare and child welfare systems. The KiipewiiChego Advocate will work with First Nations families to work with families to help address concerns and meet their identified goals.

Connecting families to internal and external resources to improve mental health and wellness build on parenting skills and to help parents/caregivers to overcome any issues that may be preventing family reunification through safety planning
Work with families to evaluate case plans and determine priorities to bring children home.
Advocate for meaningful contact between parents/caregivers and children to improve the relationship and strengthen the family bond.
Attend Birth Helper gatherings to maintain a strong presence to advance and promote the work in progress at the First Nations Family Advocate Office
Maintain up to date records of client files in the database.
Adherence to office policies and procedures and confidentiality; Bachelor of Social Work or Bachelor of Arts Diploma. Minimum of 3 years experience working in the Manitoba Child and Family Services system.
First Nations Doula Training. Knowledge of First Nation issues related to the child welfare system and health services.
~ Strong knowledge of the Child and Family Services system policies laws and regulations standards and recent legal and regulatory developments.

Excellent verbal written and inter-personal communication skills.
Knowledge of First Nation people and communities.
Fluency in First Nation language an asset.
Proficient use of Microsoft Office software including Word Excel and Outlook.
Adhere to AMC policies and procedures with specific attention to attendance and professional ethics; Possess a valid Class 5F Drivers License and vehicle ability to work flexible hours and travel on request.

Interested applicants are invited to submit their cover letter identifying the position title and quote competition number applying for qualifications and resume along with 3 professional reference listings (including a most recent employer reference) by January 5 2026 @ 4pm to:
Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs
No phone calls will be accepted.

If successful applicants will be asked to verify citizenship documentation issued by a First Nation or government-issued documentation or affirmation from the Inuit Métis or non-status Indigenous community with which they identify.

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