Community Intake Worker

Southeast Child & Family Services Posted: October 15, 2021
Expires: October 27, 2021
Location
Canada

Description

Competition No.: 2021-61

Classification: SP4 Qualified Candidate’s Salary: $55,769.79 - $77,343.99

Conditions:

  • Full-Time Permanent (non-unionized)
  • An Eligibility List may be established for future openings
  • Preference will be given to internal candidates

Department: Brokenhead Community
Location: Brokenhead, MB
Date Posted: October 12, 2021
Closing Date: October 26, 2021 (or open until filled)
Applications: Email: hr@secfs.ca Fax: 204.594.0499
Applications can also be dropped off at the Local CFS Office

Duties:

  • Providing protection and prevention services to children and families
  • Managing a caseload; problem-solving; and, decision-making within prescribed timelines
  • Conducting investigations including gathering and analyzing information to implement appropriate action(s)
  • Assessing all incoming childwelfare intakes; and,responding immediately to children who are at risk of abuse/neglect
  • Establishing and maintaining partnerships with community resources for clients as well as team members
  • Participating in Agency events and training as required in addition to working flexible hours as required
  • Willing and able to travel to designated First Nations communities and rural areas as required

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor of Social Work (an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered)
  • A minimum of one (1) year experience in front-line case management
  • Demonstrated working knowledge of and familiarity with:
  • Indigenous culture, history, colonization, and the rural environment
  • The Child and Family Services Act; The Adoption Act; and, Indigenous child welfare practices
  • Crisis intervention; child protection investigations; and, high-risk assessmentsfor timely responses
  • Addictions; family violence; child abuse/neglect; grief and loss issues; and, community resources
  • Verbal, written, documentation detail and case/file management skills
  • A valid driver’s license; a reliable vehicle; and, proficiency with Microsoft Office, CFSIS, and IM
  • Satisfactory Criminal Record, Prior Contact; and, Child Abuse Registry Checks
  • Proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by Oct 31, 2021

Application Process:

Please forward your résumé (with three [3] references) and a cover letter stating clearly how you meet the qualifications. Cite the competition number and position in the subject line when submitting by email or fax.

Preference will be given to Southeast members and Indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) candidates meeting the position requirements. All Indigenous applicants are asked to self-declare within their cover letter. We thank all applicants; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.