Job Description

Ni jaansinaanik Child and Family Services is a provincially designated Child Wel -Being Agency
that provides Prevention and Protection, Chil

d and Family services t
hat reflect values, beliefs and

principles rooted within the Anishinabek culture. We serve the communities of Wahnapitae,

Dokis, Henvey, Magnetawan, Shawanaga, and Wasauksing First Nations.

CHILDREN\'S SERVICES WORKER

PERMANENT FULL-TIME

Under the direction of the Children\'s Services Supervisor, the Children\'s Services Worker is responsible for
providing quality service to children in care. The Children\'s Services Worker wil ensure all Legislative, Ministry
and Agency policies and procedures, and regulations respective to the Child in Care are met. The Children\'s
Services Worker wil prepare plans of care with the goals of permanence and stability. The Worker wil work
closely with Alternative Care and Customary Care parents, other care providers, Agency staff, community
service agencies, and community professionals to ensure the needs of the child in care are met.

Qualifications

Minimum Education

• Bachelor of Social Work Degree or Bachelor\'s Degree in a Human Services related field.

Minimum Experience

• minimum of two (2) years relevant experience working with children and families

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 and a high level of clinical skil s with respect to child development, family dynamics, child

abuse, and neglect

• Knowledge of First Nation communities and structures
• 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:

• Wasauksing First Nation Of ice location

Ni jaansinaanik 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:

Joanne Koehler, Executive Director
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