Southeast Child & Family Services
Description
COMPETITION # 2024-006
NATIONAL OCCUPATION CODE 42201
POSITION TYPE PERMANENT, FULL-TIME (10 Days in Community, 4 Days off Schedule)
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Providing protection and prevention services to children and families.
- Managing a caseload; problem-solving; and decision-making within prescribed timelines.
- Working in, de-escalating, and intervening with crisis situations in an appropriate and timely manner.
- Conducting investigations including gathering and analyzing information to implement appropriate action(s).
- Establishing and maintaining partnerships with community resources for clients and team members.
- Group facilitating and taking initiative/planning in a team-based environment as well as independently.
- 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.
- Demonstrated working knowledge of and familiarity with:
- Indigenous culture, history, colonization, and the rural environment.
- The Child and Family Services Act; An Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Metis Children, youth and Families, The Adoption Act; and Indigenous child welfare practices.
- Crisis intervention; child protection investigations; and high-risk assessments for timely responses.
- Addictions; family violence; child abuse/neglect; grief and loss issues; and community resources.
- Excellent communication skills; attention to documentation and case/file management skills.
- Working knowledge Microsoft Office, CFSIS, and IM.
- Valid drivers’ licence and reliable vehicle.
- Satisfactory Criminal Record, Prior Contact; and Child Abuse Registry Checks.
Please send a resume and cover letter to employerrep@abcentre.org.
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