JOB POSTING

Child Protection Worker

Job Description:

The Child Protection Worker is to protect and support children from abuse or neglect and enhances the lives of clients, their families and community members through the provision of a broad range of professional counselling, support, and protection services.

Reports and is responsible to the Director of Kingsclear First Nation Community Child and Family Services Division.

Minimum Employment Requirements:

· Graduation from university with a degree in Social Work and a minimum of 1(entry level) to 3(working level) years related front line experience in child care protection, mediation as well as family enhancement and other relevant aspects of Child and Family Service Program delivery.

· Registered member in good standing of the New Brunswick Association of Professional Social Workers, a good knowledge of applicable legislation, policy and reporting requirements as well as a solid understanding of the Maliseet culture, values, tradition and socio-economic conditions.

· An equivalent combination of training and experience such as graduation from university with a related degree as recognized by the Canadian Association of Social Workers and over 5 years directly related experience.

· A current Criminal Record Check as required under law to work with the vulnerable sector

· Prior contact check with Community Child and Family Services or the Department of Social Development.

· The ability to travel throughout the community's territory and within the province as required.

· The ability and commitment to be on call and to work long hours to ensure the division can respond to client and organizational needs.

Responsibilities:

The Child Protection/Family Enhancement Workers supports the Community Child and Family Services Division goals and objectives through effective delivery of mandatory and community-based child protection, case management and family enhancement programs.

Major Responsibilities:

· Strong personal Leadership, human relation skills and practices that include a good understanding and commitment to Teamwork.

· Effective report writing skills with a good understanding of Federal and Provincial reporting requirements and obligations.

· Well organized, is adept at utilizing monitoring strategies to keep abreast of services delivery and client progress as well as to ensure quality and practices standards are met.

· Demonstrated ability to successfully manage multi-dimensional activities and changing priorities while maintaining composure, efficiency and effectiveness working in an often-stressful environment.

· Proven ability to work autonomously with strong critical thinking, independent, judgement, problem solving and decision-making skills

· The ability to gain the trust and respect of others by utilizing persuasion, consultation, and communication skills.

· Demonstrated ability to diffuse and mange difficult people and situations.

· The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Employs communication strategies and techniques to ensure effective lines of internal and external communication are maintained.

· Well versed in electric and digital technology as well as relevant office systems and applications.

· Demonstrated empathy, purpose, and passion to work with Aboriginal children, Families, elders and the vulnerable.

· Credibility and respect of others earnt through successful lifestyle management, personal integrity, strong work ethics and professional behaviors.

· Including, but not limited to:

Contact:
To apply for the position, please include a cover letter, updated resume to the attention of Liam Haley at email [email protected] no later than Sunday, June 2nd, 2024.

We thank all those who apply however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.