Worker; Authorized

OVERVIEW

Kina Gbezhgomi Child and Family Services (KGCFS) is a designated Child Welfare Service delivering Child Protection Services within seven member First Nations in the Districts of Sudbury and Manitoulin. KGCFS honours and supports our families’ and community’s inherent authority to care for their children based on unity, traditions, values, beliefs, and customs. Preference will be given to Anishinaabe Candidates, please self-identify in your application.

The incumbent provides after hours, weekends, and statutory holidays coverage on a rotational basis for all protection services of the Agency. It is an emergency service designed to meet urgent service needs and crises that require immediate attention. The After-Hours Worker will respond to all allegations of children/youth being in need of protection and to issues related to children/youth in care.

• Completed the Indigenous Authorized Worker Training or OACAS Authorization Training.
• Must possess an accredited college diploma in a related field of study; preference is a Bachelor of Social Work Honors Degree or a related field.
• Have a class ‘G’ Ontario Driver’s License, an acceptable Driver’s Abstract, access to a reliable vehicle, and be able to travel. A requirement of $1M Liability Insurance due to the transport of clients.
• At least two (2) years of work experience in the delivery of direct, frontline, social service programming targeting children, youth, and families, preferably within an Anishinaabe community/organization is preferred.
• Must possess knowledge, respect, and sensitivity of the Anishinaabe culture and be committed to helping First Nation families strengthen and achieve a healthy level of well-being.
• The ability to speak the Anishinaabe language is a definite asset.

• Knowledge of the Differential Response Model for Child Protection in Ontario, Family & Youth Services Act (CYFSA), Ministry standards and guidelines, and Agency policies and procedures.
• Understand social casework principles as they relate to the assessment of family functioning and understanding the dynamics accompanying intervention with voluntary or hostile clients.
• Must possess strong organization, evaluation, and critical thinking skills.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.

• Exposure to wood smoke and the burning of sacred medicines, including tobacco, sweet grass, sage, or cedar, may occur within the work setting.
• Candidates must live within the service area or be willing to relocate.

Successful candidates will be required to provide a Police Record Check (level determined by position), a satisfactory Driver’s Abstract, proof of $1M Liability Insurance, and supervisory references (with consent to contact).

KGCFS is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible workplace in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment process.