Job Description

ll Sagkeeng CFS workers are expected to exhibit a commitment to the 7 Teachings: Respect, Love, Wisdom, Bravery, Truth, Honesty, and Humility. Sagkeeng CFS is committed to providing employment and professional development to Indigenous People.

Sagkeeng Child and Family Services (SCFS) is a First Nations CFS Agency who strives to recruit inspired, accountable and driven individuals to join our diverse talented team of professionals. We are currently recruiting for permanent fulltime Direct Service Workers for our Community Office.

Job Summary and Qualifications

Areas of specialty:

To work jointly with the family in providing all necessary services that will reunify and/or preserve the family unit including lowering risk to children and families by linking those families to the resources to enhance the skill and ability of all family members.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Social Work with one (1) year direct social services experience preferred; OR Post-secondary degree (Counselling, Psychotherapy, Psychology or a related field) with two (2) years social services experience; OR Minimum high school diploma with minimum of three (3) years of working experience in social Services Must have working knowledge of the Child and Family Services Act and Regulations. Experience in case management and planning, particularly with children and families in child welfare preferred Excellent verbal, written and organizational skills Excellent problem solving, decision-making and interpersonal skills Valid class five driver's license and a reliable insured vehicle with $2,000,000.00 liability The ability to speak and/or understand the Ojibway language is considered an asset
Duties & Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

Deliver child and family services in accordance with Provincial and Community standards Manage a file caseload ensuring all cases are managed in accordance with the Child and Family Services Act, as well as attend to the specific needs of each case as required Provide recommendations, plans and actions as required for the ongoing care and development of the children under their direct responsibility.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $62,337.00-$88,646.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Dental care Disability insurance Employee assistance program Extended health care Flexible schedule Life insurance On-site parking Paid time off RRSP match Tuition reimbursement Vision care
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Application question(s):

At this time, would you like to declare yourself as a First Nations candidate? Condition of employment is subject to a clear criminal/abuse and prior contact check; would this be a problem? Condition of employment is having a valid class 5 driver's license, reliable-insured vehicle? SCFS is a First Nation child welfare agency which is rooted in traditional values and practices where employees are encouraged to observe or partake in our spiritual and ceremonial gatherings. Are you open to observing or partaking in these events?
Education:

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Class 5 Licence (required)
Work Location: In person