Description
NATIONAL OCCUPATION CODE 42201
POSITION TYPE FULL-TIME
Overview:
Reporting to the Protection Supervisor, the Child Protection Worker is responsible for providing protection services support to children, youth and families who are identified at risk. The Child Protection Worker will participate in case planning and wrap around service delivery to children, youth and families.
The Child Protection Worker functions as a member of the Circle of Care supporting children, youth and families.
Support Functions
Responsible for providing protection services and programming for children, youth and families by:
- Identify and investigate complaints of neglect, abuse, or where children are at risk and in need of protection.
- Deliver child and family services in accordance with Provincial and Community standards.
- Manage an Intake caseload ensuring all cases are documented in accordance with the CFS standards.
- Attend to the specific needs of each case as required while the case is open during Intake.
- Assess all incoming child welfare intakes within the Community; In consultation with Supervisor(s), responds immediately to allegations of abuse / severe neglect, where children are at risk.
- Complete and follow-up all Intakes transferred to the community from outside jurisdictions.
- Willing and able to travel to designated First Nations communities and rural areas as required.
- Willing to work flexible hours and shift configurations.
Relationship and Team Building
Will nurture and provide a culturally relevant space where parents, caregivers, youth and children can build strong cultural connections with each other and receive support as they journey with other families. The Child Protection Worker will support this by embracing the fundamental philosophy of good governance practices by identifying the following relationship principle in all the work that is completed within and for the First Nation communities and families:
- Provide opportunities for the enhancement and development of a positive cultural identity for children, youth, families and communities served.
- Fostering and maintaining positive and collaborative relationships by engaging our families and extended families in all aspect of service delivery.
- Reinforcing positive and respectful interaction among peers, with their families, their communities and themselves as it relates to the Protection Services program.
Administration and Reporting
To complete administrative functions, reports and adhere to Agency policies, procedures and relevant practices.
- Maintain case notes and document in the Agency’s case management system.
- Participate in case conferencing in order to minimize duplication and ensure coordination of services.
- Maintaining working files that are accurate, concise, and up-to-date.
Qualifications:
- Child & Youth Worker or Social Services Diploma. Other acceptable combinations of education and related experience may be considered.
- Two (2) years of direct experience in a Social Services Agency
- Knowledge of Waywayseecappo Child and Family Services programs and services
- Respect for, sensitivity towards as well as knowledge and understanding of Ojibwe culture, traditions and the Seven Grandfather Teachings
- Basic knowledge of the Child, Youth and Family Services Act
- Knowledge of First Nation service delivery, customs and traditions in responding to child welfare
- Knowledge of traditional practices, ceremonies and teachings
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, written and organizational skills
- Strong analytical, assessment, problem solving and treatment planning skills
- Able to utilize and navigate the Provincial CFSIS system
- Ability to travel and occasionally within Canada
Please send a cover letter and a resume to employerrep@abcentre.org.
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