Child & Family Services Worker - God's Lake Narrows

Overview

COMPETITION #
POSITION TYPE TERM The Child & Family Services (CFS) Worker implements the policies, procedures and specific directives of Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba when working with families and children in the field of child protection. The duties include responding to community service requests and carrying a case load of protection and voluntary family files. Working collaboratively with Family Enhancement and Foster Care, the CFS Worker conducts interviews and assessments, follows up on allegations of child protection issues, maintains regular visits with clients, ensures accurate and timely documentation, develops case plans, and partners with collateral resources.

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Responsibilities are described within the overview as part of the duties of the CFS Worker.

• Bachelor of Social Work Degree with experience in child welfare preferred or an equivalent combination of experience and training may be considered.
• Commitment to community-based service delivery.
• Knowledge of CFS legislation, standards, and issues an asset.
• Experience using Child & Family Services Information System (CFSIS) preferred.
• A desire to serve the community and work as part of a team to keep children safe.
• Experience of doing assessments, interviews, and counselling an asset.
• Acceptable written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize workloads and meet deadlines.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams, and Outlook.
• Sensitivity to, and an understanding of First Nations culture and values.
• Ability to speak and/or understand the Cree language an asset.

• Fast-paced office environment.
• Access to sensitive information for which confidentiality is required.
• Overnight and remote travel approximately 30% of the time.
• Maintain a satisfactory Prior Contact check, Child Abuse Registry Check, Criminal Record Check and Driver’s Abstract prior to starting the position and throughout employment as required.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license and have access to a vehicle.

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