Alternative Care Worker

2 weeks ago

Rama, Canada Dnaagdawenmag Binnoojiiyag Child & Family Services Full time

**POSITION OVERVIEW**
Reporting to the Supervisor, the Alternative Care Worker is responsible for screening, assessing, supporting, and evaluating alternative care, customary care, kin care, kin service, placement, recruitment, training, and adoption resources for children who have experienced trauma, abuse, neglect and/or are unable to live with their parents/caregivers. You may also be assigned a specialization focusing on the areas noted within this job description.

**POSITION REQUIREMENTS**
Education and Experience Requirements:

- Bachelor of Social Work Degree, or BSW equivalency; OR
- Master’s Degree in a Human Services related field, and a minimum of three (3) years relevant experience working with children and families; OR
- Bachelor’s Degree in a Human Services related field, and a minimum of three (3) years relevant experience working with children and families; OR
- Other educational achievements and relevant experiences which, in the opinion of the Executive Director and Director of Services is an equivalency for the purposes of this position.
- Experience working within Child Welfare and/or Indigenous Child-Wellbeing setting would be considered an asset.

Availability Requirements:

- Our office hours are 8:30am - 4:30pm, Monday to Friday, with a one-hour unpaid lunch. However, based on the needs of those we serve, our frontline staff regularly find themselves working outside of these hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Knowledge Requirements:

- A good working knowledge of child welfare legislation and Dnaagdawenmag Binnoojiiyag Child & Family Services policies and procedures, including the Regional Protocol.
- Knowledge of and a high level of clinical skill with respect to child development, family dynamics, child abuse and neglect.
- Good knowledge of Alternative and Customary Care and Adoption practices and philosophy, analytical skills to resolve problems, identify and meet program requirements.
- Knowledge of Indigenous culture and values including awareness of the First Nation, Inuit, and Métis Communities we serve.
- A solid understanding of and sensitivity to the experiences of First Nations and Indigenous peoples in Canada, and the impact of the legacy of Residential Schools and the Sixties Scoop upon them is essential.

Ability Requirements:

- Strong interpersonal and interviewing skills and a demonstrated ability to form effective working relationships with Alternative and Customary Care and Adoptive parents and Dnaagdawenmag Binnoojiiyag Child & Family Services staff. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills to share information in a clear, concise, and accurate manner.
- Competence in assuming an advocacy role on behalf of Alternative and Customary Care parents when required.
- Well-developed problem-solving skills and mediation skills.
- Good organizational skills.
- Good computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite and adaptability to new systems.
- Ability to develop and present training material in both a small and large group format.
- The ability to allocate and develop Dnaagdawenmag Binnoojiiyag Child & Family Services’ resources.
- Excellent case management skills including the ability to know how and when to appropriately use authority.

Mandatory Requirements:

- Must be willing to work flexible hours including weekends, evenings and holidays as required. - Provide an acceptable Canadian Police Information Centre Check (CPIC) and Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS).
- Able to provide a safe vehicle for use on the job, an acceptable Driver’s Abstract, evidence of a valid Ontario Driver’s License and of Personal Liability & Property Damage insurance coverage for at least $2,000,000.00.

**WORKING CONDITIONS**
- You will be provided a working location with a hybrid work from home option available.
- Travel within the catchment area will be required from time to time.

**STARTING SALARY RANGE**
- $67,695.22 - $81,589.93, depending on qualifications and experience.

**TO APPLY**
- Resume (include 3 supervisor references)
- Incomplete Applications will not be considered
- Only those selected will be contacted for an interview.
- As an Indigenous Child Wellbeing Agency, we give priority to applicants who identify as First Nations, Inuit, Métis, and those with close affiliations.

**About Dnaagdawenmag Binnoojiiyag Child & Family Services**:
Dnaagdawenmag Binnoojiiyag (Nog-dah-wen-mawg) (Bin-ooh-zhee-yug) Dnaagdawenmag Binnoojiiyag Child & Family Services is a multi-service Indigenous Child Well-Being Agency. We provide a stable foundation for children, youth, and families, through wraparound services that are culturally based and family-focused. We seek to support our families in the way they deserve, with care and authenticity, and by recognizing and respecting spirit. We form a wholistic, inclusive, and nonjudgmental circle of care. We seek to honour and support those we serve, with a constant commitment to growing our base of know

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