Direct Service Worker - Poplar River

About the role

The Direct Service Worker will provide a wide range of child and family services relating to the safety and the well-being of children and families in accordance with relevant legislation.

Responsibilities

• Providing protection and prevention services to the children and families of the designated Southeast First Nation community.
• Carrying and managing caseloads specific to Family Protection and Children-In-Care with 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.
• Group facilitation; team building and decision-making; taking initiative; problem-solving, leading, planning, coordinating, and facilitating meetings; de-escalating conflict; and provide solutions.
• Case & file management skills; stress management; time management; & documentation detail (e.g., CFSIS, IM, etc.).
• Working in a team-based environment as well as independent responsibilities.
• Participating in Agency events, training and working flexible hours as required.
• Willing and able to travel to designated First Nations communities and rural areas as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Social Work (an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered).
• A minimum of one (1) year 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).
• Proficiency with 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.

Pay

$64,395.54 - $91,474.78

Schedule

FIFO (Fly-in, Fly-out); 9 days on, 5 days off.