Position Title: Band Representative Officer

Location: Sarnia, ON

Duration: Permanent

Posting Closes/Deadline: June 28, 2024

Tentative Interview Date(s): July 8-12, 2024

Scope of the Position:

The Band Representative Officer will provide support to the Band Representative.

Responsibilities:

Primary Service Responsibilities

• Deliver and execute high-quality administrative support to the Band Representative by:
  • Ensuring well defined processes, information collection, and documentation standards
  • Respond to questions, inquiries, and concerns through the day
  • Organize and attend meetings, events and training, taking minutes and creating agendas as required.
• Ensuring accuracy and compliance with policies in all activities
• Promote a positive image of the Child and Family Services Department families, and the public
• Maintain professional manner in dealing with Aamjiwnaang Band members, staff, and the public
• Contribute to wellbeing in a cooperative working environment in accordance with policies, procedures, and systems in place
• Liaise with relevant agencies, professional associations, and other department leaders regarding agreements and services as required
• Attend meetings with external agencies as required when Band Representative is unavailable. Document and consult with Band Representative following the meeting.
• Attend court upon request. Document and consult with Band Representative following time spent in court
• Adhere to the referral process and tend to needs as required, with occasional hours on evenings and weekends

Administration & Other

• Adhere to appropriate file/case management practices and keeps proper client records, reports, and statistics as required
• Maintain professional manner in dealing with Aamjiwnaang Band members, staff, and the public

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure workplace health and safety
  • Identify, report, and investigate potential risk(s) and accidents
  • Participate in training and corrective measures
• Maintain awareness of and adherence to relevant legislation, policies, and procedures
• Adhere to policies of Aamjiwnaang First Nation, along with relevant employment, and other legislative requirements.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Working knowledge in departmental area of discipline
• Able to support the vision, purpose, and values of AFN
• Sensitivity and respect for Indigenous issues
• Able to maintain networks and relationships both inside and outside of the organization with relevant organizations and community partners
• Able to work independently and to perform well with minimal supervision
• Able to communicate effectively using oral, written, visual, and non-verbal communication skills
• Able to learn quickly and to leverage change as opportunities for success
• Organizational, analytical and objective with a critical eye for detail
• Able to work collaboratively, think critically with a focus on solutions
• Proficient in associated software, programs, etc.