Job Description

Ni jaansinaanik Child and Family Services is a provincially designated Child Wel -Being Agency
that provides Prevention, Protection, and Child and Family services that reflect values, beliefs and
principles rooted within the Anishinabek culture. We serve the communities of Wahnapitae,
Dokis, Henvey, Magnetawan, Shawanaga, and Wasauksing First Nations

CHILD PROTECTION WORKER - NORTH BAY
CONTRACT 15 MONTHS

Reporting to the Team Supervisor, the Child Protection Worker is responsible for a varied caseload including
investigating and assessing matters pertaining to children/youth in need of protection; providing support
services to families, children/youth, Alternative Care Providers, Kin Care placements and supporting
children/youth in and out-of-home placements in accordance with the Child Youth and Family Services Act,
Ministry Standards, Child Protection Protocols, Risk Assessment tools, Agency Policies and Procedures and
First Nation Standards of Practice.
Qualifications

Minimum Education

• Bachelor of Social Work Degree Preferred
• Minimum education is a Community College Diploma in Social Services or a Native Child Protection

Worker Diploma may be considered
Minimum Experience

• Minimum Experience is two (2) years direct experience in a social services agency

Knowledge Requirements

• Knowledge of Ni jaansinaanik Child and Family Services programs and services
• Respect for, sensitivity towards as well as knowledge and understanding of Anishnawbek culture,

traditions and the Seven Grandfather Teachings

• Knowledge of First Nation service delivery, customs and traditions in relation to Child Protection
• Knowledge of external services and service agencies
• Knowledge and understanding of the Child, Youth and Family Services Act
• Excellent computer skil s and MS Of ice software

Other Requirements

• Must provide a clear Police Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Check
• Must provide a Class \'G\' Ontario Driver\'s Licence, have access to a vehicle and have the ability to

travel

• Must have $1M auto insurance liability coverage
• Must provide a three-year uncertified Driver\'s Abstract

Work Site Location:

• North Bay

Nijaansinaanik is committed to providing a barrier-free work environment in accordance with the Accessibility
for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Accommodations are available upon
request for candidates taking part in the recruitment process. Please submit your resume and cover letter
along with three work related references to:

Dennis Goulais, A/ Director of Human Resources
Ni jaansinaanik Child and Family Services
940A Main Street, Dokis First Nation, ON P0M 2N1
Email to:

Application deadline is:

Open Until Filled
Preference wil be given to applicants of Native ancestry, please self-identify.
We thank all those applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview wil be contacted.

Ontario Association of Children\'s Aid Societies