Social Development

OUR MISSION

"We strive to work with all community members to deliver a SERVICE that lives up to the name of the department MEMBER SERVICES with EMPATHY, HUMILITY, TRUST and HONESTY!"

Ka nesohkamatin ( I will help you!)

Reception

The Receptionist acts as an ambassador of Saulteau First Nation (SFN) as the first point of contact for guests and visitors, greeting visitors and staff in a warm and welcoming manner and directing their inquiries to the appropriate team. Contact is in person, by phone and email. The overall objective is to promote harmony and teamwork within the community.

Patient Travel

The Patient Travel Administrator tracks expenditures and provides guidance on travel arrangements and processes to SFN members who require travel for medical purposes.

Social Development

The Band Social Development Worker administers the On-Reserve Income Assistance Program under Indigenous Services Canada for Saulteau First Nations (SFN) members. This role contributes to the betterment and well-being of SFN members by enabling access to social assistance services .

Vision

An inclusive, holistic and culturally based social development system under First Nations jurisdiction and control that builds healthy, safe and sustainable communities.

Programs Include:

INCOME ASSISTANCE
The Income Assistance program vision is one in which individuals and families have access to a nationally complementary program supports that will strengthen their well-being.
ASSISTED LIVING
To provide a comprehensive continuum of care ranging from home support to higher levels of care in a variety of physical environments within the community.
FAMILY VIOLENCE PREVENTION PROGRAM

The Family Violence Prevention Program is culturally relevant and uses a collaborative approach to enhance and enrich programming to ensure healthy, safe families and sustainable communities. 

FIRST NATIONS CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES
First Nations Communities and agencies actively working together to provide access to community resources and services that support the safe, healthy development of children and youth within their families and cultural community.

Social Transportation Driver

The Social Transportation Driver is responsible for the safe transportation of Community Members from the Nation to Chetwynd and back on a regular scheduled basis. The Driver is also responsible to pick up SFN mail and retrieve other goods/items for the Nation. Outside of the regular schedule, the driver provides transportation of Community Members outside of the region as requested and prescheduled by other departments and approved by the Manager of Member Services.

Social Development – Contacts

Name
Title
Phone
Email
Manager of Social Development
Tammy Walker
Social Assistance Administrator
(250) 788-7286
Cara Martin-Earl
Social Transportation Driver
Willow Allison
Receptionist
Tasha Lalonde
Elders Support Coordinator
(250) 874-8408
Shay Garbitt
Life Skills Program Facilitator
(250) 874-9604
Tanisha Llewellyn
Life Skills Program Coordinator
(250) 788-3955
 Ext. 1033

TREK Youth Centre mâmawi-itohtêwâk

Name
Title
Phone
Email
The Trek Youth Centre mâmawi-itohtêwâk
5117 43A St, Chetwynd BC
Derek Wood
Youth Centre Supervisor
(250) 401-3498
Robyn Bateman
Youth Program Facilitator
(250) 401-7993