Children's Services Worker

What you will do in the role

• Provides fair, equitable, respectful, and culturally relevant service to First Nations children and families, consistent with the vision, mission, and values of Kunuwanimano.
• Maintains positive relationships with First Nations Councils, elders, committees, and applicable agencies.
• Subscribe to the organization values of Kunuwanimano and complies with the organization’s By-Laws, Policies, and Procedures.
• Establishes effective relationships with a caseload of children either at home or in the care of the Agency.
• Provides counseling and crises intervention services to children.
• Reports immediately to the Program Supervisor, all incidents, or suspicions of physical or sexual abuse of children.
• Participates in investigations as directed.
• Collaborates with Family Services Workers in the development of plans of care for children in the temporary care of the Agency.
• Ensures that the familial, physical, emotional, social, spiritual, cultural, and educational needs of children are met.
• Coordinates family access visits for children in the care of the Agency.
• Develops, implements, and monitors treatment plans for children in accordance with identified needs.
• Supports the Family Services Worker in coordinating customary care and Agency placements.

Just a few reasons to join Kunuwanimano Child and Family Services

• Opportunity to collaborate with a dynamic team with career growth across multiple departments.
• KCFS prides itself in providing its employees with job security, competitive wages, and a safe working environment.
• Training opportunities to support your success in the role.
• A defined contribution benefit pension plan (OMERS)
• Comprehensive Health Plan including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability insurance.
• Competitive vacation leaves

What you bring to the table

• BSW degree or Social Service Worker program.
• A minimum of one (1) year of previous experience working with children within a human service environment.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Previous child welfare experience within First Nations communities an asset.
• Must possess a valid “G” Ontario Driver’s licence, be willing to travel, able to work flexible hours and provide on-call services when required.
• Must have a $2M auto liability insurance coverage.
• Must produce clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening.
• Ability to speak an indigenous language considered a major asset.
• Demonstrate excellent analytical, problem solving, negotiating, decision making, planning, organizational, administrative, and oral and written communication skills.