Child Protection Worker Permanent Full-time - Parry Sound, Canada - Niijaansinaanik Child and Family Services

Niijaansinaanik Child and Family Services

Verified Company

Parry Sound, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Full time

Description

Reporting to the Team Supervisor, the Child Protection Worker is responsible for a varied caseload including

investigating and assessing matters pertaining to children/youth in need of protection; providing support

services to families, children/youth, Alternative Care Providers, Kin Care placements and supporting

children/youth in and out-of-home placements in accordance with the Child Youth and Family Services Act,

Ministry Standards, Child Protection Protocols, Risk Assessment tools, Agency Policies and Procedures and

First Nation Standards of Practice.

Qualifications

Minimum Education

Bachelor of Social Work Degree Preferred
Minimum education is a Community College Diploma in Social Services or a Native Child Protection Worker Diploma may be considered

Minimum Experience

Minimum Experience is two (2) years direct experience in a social services agency

Knowledge Requirements

Knowledge of Niijaansinaanik Child and Family Services programs and services
Respect for, sensitivity towards as well as knowledge and understanding of Anishnawbek culture, traditions and the Seven Grandfather Teachings
Knowledge of First Nation service delivery, customs and traditions in relation to Child Protection
Knowledge of external services and service agencies
Knowledge and understanding of the Child, Youth and Family Services Act
Excellent computer skills and MS Office software

Other Requirements

Must provide a clear Police Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Check
Must provide a Class 'G' Ontario Driver's Licence, have access to a vehicle and have the ability to travel
Must have $1M auto insurance liability coverage
Must provide a threeyear uncertified Driver's Abstract

Work Site Location:

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Magenetawan Office Location -
Magnetawan First Nation
Bonnie Reid, Director of Human Resources

Niijaansinaanik Child and Family Services

940A Main Street, Dokis First Nation, ON P0M 2N1

Application deadline is:

Open until filled
:
Open Until Filled
Preference will be given to applicants of Native ancestry, please self-identify.

We thank all those applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

For a more detailed job description, please contact

REQUIREMENTS:

Qualifications:
Bachelor of Social Work Degree preferred
Minimum education is a Community College Diploma in Social Services or a Native Child Protection Worker diploma may be considered
Minimum Experience is two (2) years direct experience in a social services agency
Other Requirements:
Respect for, sensitivity towards, as well as knowledge and understanding of Anishinabek culture, traditions and the Seven Grandfather Teachings.
Knowledge of the Child Youth and Family Services Act
Knowledge of First Nation service delivery, customs and traditions in relation to Child Protection
Knowledge of external services and service agencies
Must provide a clear Police Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Check
Must have a Class 'G' Ontario Driver's Licence, access to a vehicle and the ability to travel
Must have $1M auto insurance liability coverage
Niijaansinaanik Child and Family Services is a provincially designated Child Well-Being Agency that provides Prevention, Protection, and Child and Family services that reflect values, beliefs and principles rooted within the Anishinabek culture. We serve the communities of Wahnapitae, Dokis, Henvey, Magnetawan, Shawanaga, and Wausauksing First Nations_