Description
COMPETITION # 2026-029 (Little Grand Rapids) (7 days on, 7 days off)
2026-031 (Poplar River) (9 days on, 5 days off)
POSITION TYPE PERMANENT, FULL-TIME
- Shift Rotation FIFO (Fly-in, Fly-out)
- Meal allowance, travel, and accommodations provided
Reporting to the Unit Supervisor, the Direct Service Worker will provide a wide range of child and family services relating to the safety and the well-being of children and families in accordance with The Child and Family Services Act; The Adoption Act; An Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, youth, and families, and both Agency and Authority Standards.
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.
- Working in and intervening with crisis situations in an appropriate and timely manner.
- 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 & file management skills; stress management; time management; & 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.
- Other duties as assigned.
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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