Job Description

Niijaansinaanik Child and Family Services is a provincially designated Child Well-Being Agency
that provides Prevention, Protection, and Child 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

SCREENER

PERMANENT FULL-TIME

Reporting to the Screening and Disclosure Supervisor, the Screener is responsible for determining eligibility to
receive child protection services and to investigate allegations that a child may need protection. This position
conducts assessments of children and their families and formulates plans to ensure the safety and wellbeing of
a child in accordance with Child and Family Services Act and Ni jaansinaanik Child & Family Services
Procedures. This also includes the apprehension of children from their families when the safety of a child
cannot be assured.

Qualifications

Minimum Education

Bachelor of Social Work Degree, or BSW equivalency

Master\'s Degree or Bachelor\'s Degree in a Human Services related field.

Minimum Experience

a minimum of three (3) years of 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 First Nation service delivery, customs, and traditions in responding to child welfare
• An excellent working knowledge of the Child and Family Services Act and appropriate sections of the

Criminal Code in order to determine and to take appropriate action regarding intake and abuse
procedures.

• Good working knowledge of Ministry and Ni jaansinaanik Child & Family Services standards and

guidelines for the investigation of abuse cases including the Regional Protocol.

• A good working knowledge of community resources to recommend programs for effectively servicing

children and families and sound negotiating skil s to act as an advocate for the client.

Other Requirements

• Must provide a clear Police Records Check - Vulnerable Sector
• Must provide a Class \'G\' Ontario Driver\'s Licence
• Must have $1M auto insurance liability coverage
• Must provide an acceptable three-year uncertified Driver\'s Abstract

Work Site Location:

• Henvey Inlet First Nation

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. Accommodation is 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