23-06 - Child Protection Worker /indigenous Team - Ottawa, Canada - Children's Aid Society of Ottawa

Children's Aid Society of Ottawa

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Ottawa, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

General Information on the Position

Child Protection Worker - Indigenous Team - West 3

Permanent Regular Full Time Opportunity

The Position:

The incumbent is also required to maintain client records in accordance with Society and Ministry Standards including contact logs, investigation documentation, assessments, outcome plans, social histories and other required reports.

The worker will also prepare appropriate legal documents for cases going before the courts, according to Society and Ministry guidelines. The incumbent will work with multi-challenged youths and families and will be required to work a flexible work schedule to respond to and/or meet the client need and the Society's organizational requirements.

Qualifications:

BSW, MSW or Bachelor's degree in a related field with relevant work experience;
2 years experience working with children and families;
Knowledge of Child and Family Services Act (CFSA), Ministry standards and guidelines related to child protection and Society policies and procedures is an asset;
Knowledge of the community resources and services;
Demonstrated knowledge, skills and abilities to effectively work and engage with indigenous peoples;
Familiarity with the Truth and Reconciliation report and recommendations is considered an asset;
Demonstrated knowledge and respect of First Nations, Inuit and Métis culture, heritage and the historic relationship between child welfare and Indigenous peoples and the intergenerational impact of colonization;
Demonstrated knowledge of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada Calls to Action, OACAS commitments, recommendations of the Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Report and the CYFSA regulations with respect to Indigenous children in care to redress the legacy of residential schools and advance the process of reconciliation
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the culture, history and current oppressions experienced by people related to gender identity, gender expression and sexual orientation faced within the 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the culture, history and current oppressions experienced by Indigenous peoples and racialized communities.
Applies antiracist, antiableist, anticolonialism, antiheterosexism and anticissexism lenses to social problems.
Demonstrated analytical, assessment and interviewing skills;
Strong interpersonal, conflict resolution, creative problem solving and decision making skills;
Excellent ability to create and maintain positive working relationships;
Superior verbal and written communication skills