Reintegration Specialist

2 months ago


Orillia, Ontario, Canada Dnaagdawenmag Binnoojiiyag Child & Family Services Full time
About the Role

Dnaagdawenmag Binnoojiiyag Child & Family Services is seeking a skilled Reintegration Worker to join our team. As a Reintegration Worker, you will play a critical role in supporting the connection plans for children and youth in care.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop Connection Plans: Work with children and youth to develop personalized connection plans that address their unique needs and goals.
  • Implement Connection Plans: Collaborate with service teams to implement connection plans, providing ongoing support and follow-up as needed.
  • Accompany Children and Youth: Accompany children and youth to meet with family members, community members, and other identified connections, including air travel and overnight stays.
  • Provide Support and Guidance: Offer support, guidance, and share information to ensure the best possible outcomes for children and youth, families, and communities involved.
  • Prepare Reports and Statistics: Prepare and maintain regular reports, analyses, and statistics as required.
  • Culturally Sensitive Practice: Walk alongside children and youth to support connections that align with their cultural plan, consulting with service workers and Family Finders as needed.
  • Reunification Support: Actively work towards the reunification of siblings, supporting visits, establishing contact, letter writing, and social networking.
  • Community Engagement: Familiarize children and youth with local Indigenous services and programs, and participate in community and provincial working groups related to the role.
  • Case Management: Maintain accurate and up-to-date case files in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
About Dnaagdawenmag Binnoojiiyag Child & Family Services

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 culturally based and family-focused services. Our goal is to support our families in a way that is authentic and respectful, recognizing and respecting their spirit. We form a wholistic, inclusive, and non-judgmental circle of care, committed to growing our knowledge and expertise. We deliver culturally intelligent services to our partner First Nation communities in Ontario, working with children, youth, and families to navigate obstacles and access available services.