Job Description

Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 35 hours per week Education: Bachelor's degree Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years Child development Social work, other

Asset languages

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Michif

Work setting

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Community service organization Work in employer's/client's home Social and family service agency Child Welfare Organization Associations and non profit organizations

Tasks

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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 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 Advocate on client's behalf in courts or at hearings Monitor and evaluate Plan schedules, goals and objectives Process files and paperwork Prepare court files, court dockets and other documents Establish personalized care plans working as a member of an interdisciplinary team Establish group and personalized care plans working as a member of an interdisciplinary team Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers working with children Enter client information in databases

Target audience

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Adolescents Children Family

Social work specialization

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Child welfare

Security and safety

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Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

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Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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Fast-paced environment Tight deadlines

Personal suitability

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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

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Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location? Do you have previous experience in this field of employment? What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Health benefits

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

Financial benefits

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As per collective agreement Life insurance Mileage paid Pension plan

Long term benefits

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Long-term care insurance Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

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Team building opportunities Variable or compressed work week

Support for Indigenous people

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Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers 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