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Child Welfare Worker

Sault Ste. Marie

Social Services

POSTED: 20 hours ago

Employer

Nogdawindamin Family and Community Services

ES Job ID

7883

Closing Date

July 03, 2026

Salary

$69,720.34 to $90,692.98

Duration

Full Time

Job Description

PERMANENT, FULL-TIME

CHILD WELFARE WORKER (CHILD IN CARE)

LOCATION: SAULT STE. MARIE

Salary Range: $69,720.34 to $90,692.98

This posting is to fill an existing vacancy.

Job Summary

The Child Welfare Worker is responsible for a varied caseload including investigating and assessing matters pertaining to children in need of protection; providing support services to families, children, Alternative Care Providers and kin care placements; and supporting children in and out-of-home placements in accordance with the Child and Family Services Act, Ministry standards, child protection protocols, risk assessment tools, Agency policies and procedures and First Nation standards of practice.

Required Skills

Bachelor of Social Work degree Social Services or Native Child Welfare Worker Diploma may be considered Two (2) year’s direct experience in a Social Services Agency Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered

Requirements

Respect for, sensitivity towards as well as knowledge and understanding of Anishnawbek culture, traditions and the Seven Grandfather Teachings Ability to understand and speak Anishnaabemowin is a definite asset Must provide a Criminal Records Check deemed satisfactory by the employer Must have a Class ‘G’ Ontario Driver’s License, access to a vehicle and the ability to travel Must have $1M automobile insurance coverage

How To Apply

Nogdawindamin Family and Community Services has been in operation for over 30 years. We are committed to providing a barrier-free work environment in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in the recruitment process.

JOIN A GROWING AND DYNAMIC ORGANIZATION OFFERING REWARDING CAREERS, COMPETITIVE SALARIES, BENEFITS, OMERS PENSION AND A GREAT WORK ENVIRONMENT FOR INDIVIDUALS COMMITTED TO MAKING A DIFFERENCE.

Please submit a job-related resume and cover letter along with three work related references: Friday, July 3, 2026 – 4:00 pm

Hiring Committee

Nogdawindamin Family and Community Services

210B Gran Street, Batchewana First Nation, ON P6A 0C4

Email: hr@nog.ca

Nogdawindamin Family and Community Services is committed to delivering services by and for Anishinaabe People. This position is part of a special program under Sections 14 and 24 of the Ontario Human Rights Code. Preference will be given to qualified applicants who are Anishinaabe.

If selected for an interview, candidates are not permitted to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the interview or any subsequent testing unless it is due to an Accommodation

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

A full job description is located on our website at www.nog.ca

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