Job Description

Location: Kapuskasing/Hearst/Constance Lake First Nation with regular travel throughout the district
Job type: Contract up to 12 months
Closing Date: August 24,2023 @ 4:30 PM
Salary: starting at $59,312

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 \xe2\x80\x9cG\xe2\x80\x9d Ontario Driver\'s license, be willing to travel, able to work flexible hours

and provide on-call services when required.

• Must produce clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening.
• Ability to speak a native language considered a major asset.
• Demonstrate excellent analytical, problem solving, negotiating, decision making, planning,

organizational, administrative, and oral and written communication skills.

Please refer to our website: for posting details. A detailed job description is available
upon request. Please quote the Competition No. in your cover letter and resume, and submit by email to:
or by fax to 705-266-9122

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodation is available on request
from candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please note that preference will be given to
qualified First Nations and Aboriginal applicants. Please self-identify.

Meegwetch to all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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