FAMILY SERVICES WORKER

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Family Services Worker is a full-time permanent program position. The Family Services Worker is responsible for conducting assessment and planning services for open protection cases where children have been removed from their home. The Family Services Worker develops, implements and evaluates a Plan of Service with the family to reduce the level of risk enabling children to return to their family and community.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Bachelor of Social Work Degree with experience in services for children and their families or a comparable human service program. However, a combination of skills, education and experience may be considered;

1. Thorough knowledge of the Child, Youth and Family Services Act and Regulations, particularly in the application of Customary Care of the First Nations;

1. Expert knowledge of the Child Protection Standards in Ontario including case recording and documentation requirements;

1. Expert knowledge of Customary Care and the philosophy of service development and delivery, the communities and family structure, as well as local First Nation customs and traditions;

1. Working knowledge of the administrative structure and operations of Kitapinoonjiiminaanik Family Services including the service delivery model, policies, procedures, guidelines and protocols;

1. Strong commitment to helping Anishinaabe children and their families by providing services in ways that respect Anishinaabe cultural and spiritual practices;

1. Commitment to providing services in the Anishinaabe context of extended family and community involvement;

1. Knowledge of traditional and contemporary healing practices;

1. Experience working with Elders, Healers and Clinicians;

1. Ability to take direction and work within the policies, procedures, and guidelines and well as the mission, philosophy, and core values of the Agency;

1. Excellent assessment and analytical skills with proven ability to determine level of risk and/or risk of future harm;

1. Excellent planning skills with proven ability to set, implement and monitor goals and objectives;

1. Ability to prepare comprehensive detailed case recordings, reports and case notes within specified timelines;

1. Experience working with a computerized database;

1. Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills;

1. Excellent decision-making, problem-solving and skills;

1. Ability to maintain confidentiality;

1. Possession of First Aid and CPR certificates an asset;

1. Ability to flex daily work hours as determined by the Resource Manager;

1. Must possess a valid Ontario Driver's Licence and be willing to travel;

1. Must provide a clear Vulnerable Sector Check and Driver's Abstract; and

1. Ability to speak Ojibway is preferred and a definite asset.

Closing Date: No Later than Friday, June 7, 2024 @ 4:30 p.m. Late applications will not be accepted.

Submit applications with cover letter quoting file #FSW20240523 to:

Human Resources Manager, c/o Unit 209-308 Second Street South, Kenora, ON P9N 1G4

Fax: (807)468-7960 or by email: [email protected]

Miigwetch to all who apply. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

No phone calls please. Interviewees must submit three (3) References with email contacts at time of interview.

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL POSTING