child welfare social worker

Lii Michif Otipemisiwak Family and Community Services
Kamloops, BC, CA
$38,2-$48,88 an hour
Temporary
Full-time
  • Work Term : Temporary
  • Work Language : English
  • Hours : 35 hours per week
  • Education : Bachelor's degree
  • Experience : 2 years to less than 3 years
  • Child development
  • Social work, other

Asset languages

Michif

Work site environment

Youth services

Work setting

  • Community service organization
  • Social and family service agency
  • Child Welfare Organization
  • Associations and non profit organizations

Tasks

  • Interview client individually, in families, or in groups, to assess their situation and problems to determine the types of services required
  • Investigate cases of child abuse or neglect
  • Take authorized protective action when necessary
  • Perform administrative tasks
  • Refer clients to agencies that provide financial assistance, legal aid, housing, medical treatment and other services
  • Serve as a member of an interdisciplinary team of professionals working with a client group
  • Monitor and evaluate
  • Prepare reports or case histories

Target audience

  • Adolescents
  • Minority group

Social work specialization

Child welfare

Security and safety

Criminal record check

Transportation / travel information

Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Fast-paced environment
  • Tight deadlines
  • Attention to detail
  • Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

  • Client focus
  • Dependability
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Excellent written communication
  • Flexibility
  • Interpersonal awareness
  • Judgement
  • Organized
  • Reliability
  • Team player
  • Values and ethics
  • Adaptability

Screening questions

  • Are you available for the advertised start date?
  • Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
  • Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
  • What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Health benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Disability benefits
  • Health care plan
  • Paramedical services coverage
  • Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

  • As per collective agreement
  • Life insurance
  • Pension plan

Other benefits

  • Team building opportunities
  • Wellness program

Support for Indigenous people

  • Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
  • Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
  • Provides cultural competency training and / or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
  • Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers
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