Intake Screener

Competition #:
- 2023-INTAKE-001- Location:
- Thunder Bay, ON- Alternate Location:
- FT/PT Status:
- Full Time (Regular)- Closing Date:
- Open until January 18, 2023**Starting Salary: $51,683**

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**Position Overview**:
Reporting to the Intake/Investigation Supervisor, the Intake Screener will receive incoming calls related to child protection. Manage proper distribution of case documentation to supervisor. Must be familiar with The Ontario Risk Assessment Model and Eligibility Spectrum. The worker will directly assist the Intake/Investigation Workers and the Intake/Investigation Supervisor. As per the direction from Tikinagan's Board of Directors and by Chiefs resolutions, and in order to work in the true spirit of Tikinagan Mamow Obiki-ahwahsoowin Service Model, Tikinagan has been moving services and staff positions to the community level. The direction for the agency is to continue to decentralize staff to the First Nations served by Tikinagan.

**Qualifications Desired**:

- This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all applicants. Persons of First Nations Ancestry will be given preference (OHRC, Part II, Special Employment). We invite all applicants to Self-Identify if Indigenous, Metis or Inuit.
- Post-secondary education and beginning social work training or equivalent preferred.
- Knowledge of Child, Youth and Family Services Act is an asset.
- Knowledge of Child Protection Standards and tools in Ontario is an asset
- Excellent Computer and Keyboarding skills
- Good analytical skills to review documents and check forms.
- Be aware of the cultural environment of Tikinagan Child and Family Services operates.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Ability to speak one of the Nishnawbe Aski Nation Dialects is an asset.
- Must be able to show initiative and work independently.
- On the job training will be provided.
- Successful applicant must provide proof of both COVID-19 Vaccinations

**ONLY THOSE SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED**

Tikinagan Child and Family Services is committed to providing a barrier-free work environment in concert with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. As such, Tikinagan Child and Family Services will make accommodations available to applicants with disabilities upon request during the recruitment process.

Tikinagan Child and Family Services strives to ensure that its employment practices are free from direct and indirect discrimination and is committed to upholding the human rights of those participating in the hiring process. In pursuit of this commitment, Tikinagan Child and Family Services will not condone or tolerate any acts of discrimination or harassment under any of the grounds protected under human rights legislation. This commitment extends to the hiring process and throughout the course of employment.