Direct Service Worker – Southeast First Nation Communities

COMPETITION #                         2024-092R

NATIONAL OCCUPATION CODE         42201

POSITION TYPE                 PERMANENT, FULL-TIME

                                           Shift Rotation - 10 days on, 4 days off OR 7 days on, 7 days off

                                           Meal allowance, travel, and accommodations provided

 RESPONSIBILITES:

• Providing protection and prevention services to the children and families of the designated Southeast First Nation community.
• Carrying and managing caseloads specific to Family Protection and Children-In-Care with prescribed timelines.
• Establishing and maintaining partnerships with community resources for clients as well as team members.
• Group facilitation; team building and decision-making; taking initiative; problem-solving, leading, planning, coordinating, and facilitating meetings; de-escalating conflict; and provide solutions.
• Case and file management skills; stress management; time management; and documentation detail (e.g., CFSIS, IM, etc.).
• Working in a team-based environment as well as independent responsibilities.
• Participating in Agency events, training and working flexible hours as required.
• Willing and able to travel to designated First Nations communities and rural areas as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor of Social Work (an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered).
• A minimum of one (1) year experience in front-line case management with Children-in-Care and families.
• Experience conducting investigations including gathering and analyzing information to implement appropriate action(s).
• Demonstrated working knowledge of and familiarity with:
  • Indigenous culture and an understanding of the rural cultural environment.
  • The Child and Family Services Act; The Adoption Act; An Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, youth, and families; Indigenous child welfare practices; First Nations history; and colonization.
  • Crisis intervention; child protection investigations; assessment of high-risk situations to determine appropriate response times.
  • Substance abuse; family violence; child abuse/neglect; grief and loss issues; and community resources.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (specific to documentation and report writing).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (i.e., Word, Excel, and Outlook), CFSIS, and IM.
• Valid driver’s license; a reliable vehicle.
• Satisfactory Criminal Record; Child Abuse Registry; and Prior Contact Check.

Please send a cover letter and a resume to employerrep@abcentre.org.

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