Employment Opportunities
About the Role
Summary:
Reporting to the Executive Director of Atikameg Child & Family Services with functional reporting to the Casework Supervisor and as a member to the Atikameg Child & Family Services team, provides statutory (legally mandated) and non-statutory (early intervention, prevention) child & family services.
Duties & Responsibilities
Duties:
•Provides statutory and non-statutory child & family services to children and families.
•Managing a child & family services caseload & carrying out the duties & responsibilities as provided for in the Child Welfare Act (Alberta) and the letter of delegation (of legal authority)
•Receives screenings - conduct investigations - assess & provide child & family services as required - referrals to appropriate resources - home visits - support services to families as needed for intervention & prevention.
•Preparing & presenting child welfare cases in the court system.
•Providing on-call services after hour & week-ends on a rotational basis when required.
•Works towards the successful process of greater community based programming.
•The Child & Family Services Generalist is a key team member and may be asked to carry out additional duties and activities related to the effectiveness and successful implementation of the Atikameg Child & Family Services Society.
Requirements
Knowledge & Skills:
Education: Minimum requirements of a 2-year social work diploma and 3-5 years related experience. Mandatory training required New Enhancement Delegation Training formerly CPS, Sexual abuse training and training in ISIS 1.3.
Skills & Experience: experience in delivering front line child & family services and working with First Nations children, families and communities; basic knowledge of provincial child & family services legislation, regulations, policies and procedures; strong communication (verbal and written) and organization skills; ability to work as a team member,
Additional requirements: current & valid Alberta driver’s license; own vehicle or access to vehicle with $2M auto liability insurance (when required to use own vehicle); Please submit with resume a Child Youth Information Module (CYIM) and Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC) clearances; be willing to adhere to agency drug & alcohol policy; ability to speak and/or understand the Cree language a strong asset. Alcohol and drug testing pre-screening will apply.
Salary will be based on academic & professional qualifications
How to Apply
Crystal Jackson Human Resource
Atikameg Child & Family Services
Box 270 - Atikameg, Alberta TOG 0C0
PH: (780) 767-2814
Email: crystal.jackson@whitefishcfs.ca
We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.
Closing Date
Open until filled