Child Abuse Investigator

COMPETITION #                         2024-120R

NATIONAL OCCUPATION CODE         42201

POSITION TYPE                           TERM (To 2026), FULL-TIME

Reporting to the Unit Supervisor, the Child Abuse Investigator assumes primary responsibility for the investigation and assessment of reported incidents of child abuse in accordance with The Child and Family Services Act and the Provincial Standards.

RESPONSIBILITES:

• Reviews and follows up on all reports of alleged abuse, and completes thorough abuse investigations according to legislation, regulations, standards, and Agency policy.
• Provides consultation to other Agency staff regarding abuse matters.
• Ensures culturally appropriate services are provided.
• Completes global and forensic interviews when appropriate.
• Uses the Structured Decision Making (SDM) tools as appropriate.
• Completes safety planning as necessary throughout the investigation.
• Opens an intake for every new report of abuse and documents all aspects of the investigation in the IM and prepares for conclusion when appropriate.
• Excellent 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.
• 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 two (2) years’ 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:
  • Anishinaabe culture and an understanding of the Southeast First Nation communities;
  • 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 (specifically to Interviewing, documentation and report writing)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (i.e., Word, Excel, and Outlook), CFSIS, and IM.
• A valid driver’s license; a reliable vehicle.
• Satisfactory Criminal Record; Child Abuse Registry; and Prior Contact Checks.

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

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