Description
NATIONAL OCCUPATION CODE 42201
POSITION TYPE FULL-TIME
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the supervision of the DIA Intake Supervisor and as required under the Child and Family Services Act, the Intake Worker assesses requests for service with reference to risk of children, functioning of families and service needs of families, provides crisis intervention, initiates child protection investigations, apprehends children at risk and places them in appropriate and/or available placements, initiates referrals to other community collaterals as required, and completes written reports, file recordings, forms and correspondence.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Receive & Assess Requests for Service
- On-Site Risk Assessment
- Determine & Implement Service
- Documentation, Practice & Relationship Building
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) or related undergraduate degree in Human Services
- Work experience in Child & Family Services with demonstrated knowledge of child development, child abuse, family-centered service, early intervention, family support and community-based services
- Excellent assessment, intervention and writing skills
- Knowledge of the Child and Family Services Act and provincial standards
- Understanding of child development and child abuse theory and practice
- Knowledge of available resources within the community
- Ability to use a variety of computer applications such as CFSIS and FACTS
- Ability to converse fluently in Cree (preferred)
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- Must pass a criminal records check, child abuse registry check and prior contact check
- Cannot be active on a protection case
- Varied amounts of travel required within this position
- Must have a valid Manitoba driver’s license
- Must be able to provide own vehicle for work
- Other duties related to the position may be assigned
Please send a cover letter and a resume to employerrep@abcentre.org.
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