Roles & Responsibilities

•    Understanding the concepts of child and family services.

•    Provide one-on-one support, mentorship, and case management to post-majority clients.

•    Assist individuals in accessing housing, education, employment, healthcare, and financial supports.

•    Develop individualized support plans based on client needs, goals, and readiness.

•    Offer life-skills coaching such as budgeting, time management, household responsibilities, and communication skills.

•    Maintain regular contact with clients through meetings, home visits, and check-ins.

•    Advocate on behalf of clients with service providers, community agencies, and government programs.

•    Work collaboratively with internal and external partners to ensure comprehensive wrap-around support.

•    Maintain accurate, timely documentation, case notes, and reporting according to policy.

•    Promote cultural connections and support clients in maintaining ties to community and identity.

•    Respond to crises and provide emotional support, de-escalation, and referrals as needed.

•    Participate in team meetings, training sessions, and professional development.

•    Develop linkages and maintain effective working relationships with other community services/agencies,

•    Ensure data is updated on Path OMS, forms are properly filled and filed, reports and other necessary documentation is accurate and submitted in the time lines mandated by the department,

•    Research information provided by SCN members to authenticate the need before taking action,

•    Identify issues and barriers to accessing services with individuals and families and make the necessary referrals that may include: mental health, addictions, suicide prevention, etc.

•    Conduct community and environmental assessments where feasible to identify and understand emerging issues, service gaps and opportunities to build capacity.

 Skills:

o    Empathy and cultural sensitivity, providing advocacy and client engagement.

o    Excellent communication and writing, including report writing skills

o    Crisis Management, trauma-informed practice.

o    Computer efficiency in Microsoft, Google, Excel/Sheets, Outlook, and PowerPoint

Qualifications:

Diploma or degree in Social Work, Human Services, Child and Youth Care, or related field. Experience working with youth or young adults, preferably in a community or support setting. Knowledge of local resources, post-majority programs, and transitional supports. 

Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills. 

•    Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

•    Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle. Clear criminal record and vulnerable sector check.

Required Documentation:

➔    MUST BE A RESIDENT OF CALGARY

➔    Copy of Valid Driver's License

➔    Updated Resume with 3 references

➔    Child Intervention Check

**ALL APPLICATIONS WILL BE SCREENED AND MUST CONTAIN THE ABOVE INFORMATION OR WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR AN INTERVIEW. **

Please submit the required documentation to: 

SAMSON CREE NATION PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT 

Phone number: 780-585-3793 

Email: personnel.179@gmail.com 

Deadline for Applications: 

October 26, 2026