Job opportunity
Child Well-Being Worker
Kina Gbezhgomi Child and Family Services
Overview
Reporting to the Service Supervisor, the Child Well-Being Worker delivers mandated child protection services in accordance with the Child, Youth and Family Services Act, First Nation standards, Ministry regulations, and Agency policies. The worker provides assessment, investigation, intervention, and ongoing case management services to children, youth, and families to ensure safety, well-being, permanency, and connection to culture and community. Workers may be assigned to one or more service areas, including Phone Screening, After Hours, Intake, Family Services, and Child-in-Care.
Education & Experience
Diploma in Social Services, Social Work, Child and Youth Care, or a related human services field from a recognized post-secondary institution.
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) or related degree is preferred.
Minimum two (2) years of experience delivering direct, frontline child welfare, child protection, or family support services preferred.
Experience working with Anishinaabe children, families, and communities strongly preferred.
Experience responding to crisis situations, conducting assessments, and managing complex caseloads is an asset.
Knowledge Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of the Child, Youth and Family Services Act, Ontario Child Protection Standards, and related legislation.
Strong assessment, crisis intervention, and case management skills.
Ability to work effectively in high-stress and emotionally sensitive situations.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report writing and court preparation.
Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
Honor all children and youth who may be in transition equally and strive to provide the required supports for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and 2-spirited individuals to achieve healthy self-esteem and life enrichment.
Work Environment
The traditional practices of the Anishinabek, from time to time there can be exposure to wood smoke and the burning of sacred medicines, including tobacco, sweetgrass, sage, or cedar, may occur within the work setting.
Candidates must live within service area, or be willing to relocate.
KGCFS is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible workplace in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment process.
Conditions of Employment
Successful candidates will be required to provide a Police Record Check (level determined by position), a satisfactory Driver’s Abstract, proof of $1M Liability Insurance, and supervisory references (with consent to contact).
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Apply on source site Reporting to the Service Supervisor, the Child Well-Being Worker delivers mandated child protection services in accordance with the Child, Youth and Family Services Act, First Nation standards, Ministry regulations, and Agency policies. The worker provides assessment, investigation, intervention, and ongoing case management services to children, youth, and families to ensure safety, well-being, permanency, and connection to culture and community. Workers may be assigned to one or more service areas, including Phone Screening, After Hours, Intake, Family Services, and Child-in-Care.
Education & Experience
Diploma in Social Services, Social Work, Child and Youth Care, or a related human services field from a recognized post-secondary institution.
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) or related degree is preferred.
Minimum two (2) years of experience delivering direct, frontline child welfare, child protection, or family support services preferred.
Experience working with Anishinaabe children, families, and communities strongly preferred.
Experience responding to crisis situations, conducting assessments, and managing complex caseloads is an asset.
Knowledge Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of the Child, Youth and Family Services Act, Ontario Child Protection Standards, and related legislation.
Strong assessment, crisis intervention, and case management skills.
Ability to work effectively in high-stress and emotionally sensitive situations.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report writing and court preparation.
Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
Honor all children and youth who may be in transition equally and strive to provide the required supports for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and 2-spirited individuals to achieve healthy self-esteem and life enrichment.
Work Environment
The traditional practices of the Anishinabek, from time to time there can be exposure to wood smoke and the burning of sacred medicines, including tobacco, sweetgrass, sage, or cedar, may occur within the work setting.
Candidates must live within service area, or be willing to relocate.
KGCFS is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible workplace in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment process.
Conditions of Employment
Successful candidates will be required to provide a Police Record Check (level determined by position), a satisfactory Driver’s Abstract, proof of $1M Liability Insurance, and supervisory references (with consent to contact).
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