Children's Services Worker

2 weeks ago


Pickerel, Canada Niijaansinaanik Child and Family Services Full time

Under the direction of the Children’s Services Supervisor, the Children’s Services Worker is responsible for providing quality service to children in care. The Children’s Services Worker will ensure all Legislative, Ministry and Agency policies and procedures, and regulations respective to the Child in Care are met. The Children’s Services Worker will prepare plans of care with the goals of permanence and stability. The Worker will work closely with Alternative Care and Customary Care parents, other care providers, Agency staff, community service agencies, and community professionals to ensure the needs of the child in care are met.

**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 and a high level of clinical skills with respect to child development, family dynamics, child abuse and neglect
- Knowledge of First Nation communities and structures
- Knowledge and understanding of the Child, Youth and Family Services Act
- Excellent computer skills and MS Office software

**Work Site Location**:

- **Wasauksing First Nation, Ontario**

Please submit your resume and cover letter along with three work related references.

Application deadline is**: 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.

**REQUIREMENTS**:

- Qualifications: Minimum Education and Experience
- Bachelor of Social Work Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in a Human Services related field
- Minimum of two (2) years relevant experience working with children and families
- Other Requirements:

- 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
- Work Site Location - position serving Parry Sound, Ontario
- 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_



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