Direct Service Worker

COMPETITION # 2024-039 (Bloodvein City Unit)

NATIONAL OCCUPATION CODE 42201

POSITION TYPE PERMANENT, FULL-TIME

RESPONSIBILITES :

• Providing protection and prevention services to the children and families of the designated First Nations community.
• Carrying and managing caseloads specific to Family Protection and Children-In-Care within prescribed timelines.
• Working in and intervening with crisis situations in an appropriate and timely manner.
• Establishing and maintaining partnerships with community resources for clients as well as team members.
• Participating in Agency events, training and working flexible hours as required.
• Group facilitation; team building and decision-making; taking initiative; problem-solving, leading, planning, coordinating, and facilitating meetings;

de-escalating conflict; and providing solutions.

• Excellent case and file management skills; stress management; time management; and documentation detail (e.g., CFSIS, IM, etc.).
• Working in a team-based environment as well as independent responsibilities.
• Willing and able to travel to designated First Nations communities and rural areas as required.

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Bachelor of Social Work (an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered).
• A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in front-line case management with Children-in-Care and families.
• Experience conducting investigations including gathering and analyzing information to implement appropriate action(s).
• Demonstrated working knowledge of and familiarity with : Indigenous culture and an understanding of the rural cultural environment.
• The Child and Family Services Act; The Adoption Act; An Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, youth, and families;
• Indigenous child welfare practices; First Nations history; and colonization.Crisis intervention; child protection investigations;
• assessment of high-risk situations to determine appropriate response times.Substance abuse; family violence; child abuse / neglect;

grief and loss issues; and community resources.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (specific to documentation and report writing).
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (i.e., Word, Excel, and Outlook), CFSIS, and IM.
• Valid driver’s license; a reliable vehicle.
• Satisfactory Criminal Record; Child Abuse Registry; and Prior Contact Check.
20 days ago