Safe Home Coordinator
About Musqueam
We are traditional hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ speaking people. Today, we are a strong, growing community of over 1,300 members. We live on a small portion of our traditional territory, known as the Musqueam Indian Reserve, located south of Marine Drive near the mouth of the Fraser River. The name Musqueam relates back to the River Plant, the name of the plant is məθkʷəy̓. There is a story that has been passed on from generation to generation that explains how we became known as the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) - People of the River Plant. We have always moved throughout our territory using the resources it provides for fishing, hunting, trapping and gathering. We remain distinct and our cultural practices are strong, despite the devastating impacts of residential schools, colonial laws banning our ceremonies, and other attempts to assimilate our people. Our lands and waters continue to support our cultural and economic practices while serving as a source of knowledge and memory, encoded with our teachings and laws. To learn more about Musqueam, please visit www.musqueam.bc.ca
Position Summary:
The Musqueam xwnac8at Safe Home is a culturally focused place of safety for children, youth and their caregivers who are considered at risk of abuse or harm, as a result of poor parenting skills, poverty/neglect, emergency houselessness, or addiction related issues. It is also a place of change for xwma8kwayam parents and their families in need of help and support.
This position is responsible to provide culturally sensitive case management services to children and their families in conjunction with the Social Development Manager. The xwn ac8at Safe Home Coordinator manages the residential staff, volunteers, community helpers, and on call staff and scheduling; arranges and conducts regular team meetings; conducts performance evaluations, and manages all xwnac8at staff and seasonal community/family programming assignments provided by the Social Development Manager. In coordination with various external support teams as needed, they will follow through on safety and wellness plans, assessments, evaluations and reports for children and families residing in the house, and will manage all residential, administrative, and day to day financial duties and operations of the facilities. This position ensures and maintains a high standard of culturally relevant and meaningful support services to Musqueam caregivers and their children.
This position manages the Safe Home team, and reports directly to the Musqueam Social Development Manager.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Primary responsibility involves general day-to-day operation of the Safe Home; this may include everything from ordering office supplies to rectifying a dispute between staff or clients. Takes the lead on daily problem-solving, finalizing and managing staff schedules, and family planning with other service providers/teams, as deemed necessary for the family and children in the house.
- Supports staff and coordinates hiring practices in the Safe Home with Musqueam Human Resources, and the Social Development Manager;
- Prepares staff schedules; ensures job descriptions are up-to-date; involved with recruitment and selection. All leave/financial approvals are to be confirmed by the Social Development Manager in advance;
- Manages day-to-day employee issues in an effective and culturally sensitive way.
- Oversees the budget; responsible for financial planning, managing, monitoring and anticipating expenses throughout the fiscal year, including petty cash, running costs and daily spending for both the Safe Home Coordinator and its residents;
- Responsible for Safe Home management, which includes program planning, assessment and reviews including all reports/planning pertaining to resident Musqueam children and their families;
- Development of new programs, streamlining current programs and services assigned by the Social Development Manager, or adapting programs to serve the Safe Home staff, Musqueam community, and its residents - as well as culture/permanency planning for Musqueam children, after care supports for families, and working directly with delegated child welfare authorities/agencies and legislative parameters for Musqueam families;
- Is the lead on all child safety concerns /referrals to xwnac8at Safe Home;
- Facilities Management: responsible for ensuring that the building, office, vehicle, and living space is secure, and clean for staff, children and their families - according to the Safe Home policy manual. On occasion, service technicians may be needed to complete internal or external repairs. Also responsible for addressing security issues after hours, assigning housekeeping tasks, and all safety concerns regarding the facility;
- Ensures the Safe Home transport vehicle is clean, safe, legal and available at all times for the use of the Safe Home only, and that all Safe Home staff are licensed, sober and qualified to drive the vehicle with families in it - including the Safe Home Coordinator;
- Ensures that the Safe Home provisions, programming and supports for children and families are focused on wellness/healing, Musqueam culture specific, empowering and supportive to Musqueam families - and according to individualized plans developed with delegated authorities for Musqueam children and families. The xwnac8at Safe Home Coordinator advocates for meaningful, realistic plans for Musqueam families and children that encourage healing, and healthy, safe family homes;
- Attends and actively participates in Musqueam managemenUstaff meetings and training as required; and
- Other duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Minimum post secondary education of a Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Social Work/Bachelor of Science in Human Services or related field preferred - but post secondary education combined with substantial life and/or personal experience and knowledge of Musqueam, or Westcoast First Nations culture will also be considered an asset;
- Knowledge of working with the Ministry of Children and Family Development, integrated case management, or other delegated Indigenous child welfare authorities, and 4+ years working in the field of child safety and wellness will be considered an asset;
- Experience and or knowledge of Musqueam People, their culture and history;
- First Aid/CPR certification (or willingness to obtain);
- Food Safe Certificate (or willingness to obtain);
- WHMIS Certificate (or willingness to obtain).
- Strong leadership, organization and conflict resolution skills are a must.
- Ability to prepare complete, concise and clear reports and case plan summaries.
- Ability to intervene during crisis situations with children, youth, and their caregivers.
- Positive interpersonal and social skills.
- Strong communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to communicate with children, parents, coworkers, institutional representatives, and your manager.
- Positive interpersonal and social skills, with the ability to act as a positive role model to resident children/youth/caregivers, Musqueam families and staff.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills, with ability to be flexible and adaptive during crises as needed.
- Ability to work in a small and large team environment.
- Ability to follow direction in order to implement safety/wellness programs and planning for clients.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and a neutral position of safety/wellness planning and supports for all residents and their families.
- Valid Driver's License required.
- Clean Criminal Records Check (vulnerable persons) required.
Working Conditions
- Work is performed in the Safe Home with Musqueam children and families.
- Working hours may include day, evening or overnight shifts, including weekends and all major holidays, depending on staff scheduling needs.
- The Safe Home Supervisor is to be majority present during work week business hours, in order to support planning for resident children and their families. Some work after hours may be required as needed.
Why work for Musqueam?
Our success as a leader as a First Nations Government is built on the traditional teachings of our people, initiative and dedication of the Musqueam Indian Band. We provide a highly engaged traditional government that is member focused, including:
- Competitive salary
- Training and career development
- Business casual environment
- Community fitness and gym access
- Comprehensive group benefits plan and pension plan
- Centrally located with free parking; free onsite gym and class access; close to nature trails at UBC and along the Fraser River, shops, restaurants and services.
Other details
- Pay Type Hourly
- Musqueam Indian Band, 6735 Salish Drive, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada