Direct Service Worker – Sagkeeng First Nation

Reports to: Direct Service Supervisor

Department: Direct Services

Location: Sagkeeng First Nation

FTE: 1.0

Overtime Status: Non-Exempt

Resumes Accepted: Will be added for Agency future considerations

Apply to: https://scfs.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=38

All Sagkeeng CFS workers are expected to exhibit a commitment to the 7 Indigenous Teachings: Respect, Love, Wisdom, Bravery, Truth, Honesty, and Humility. Sagkeeng CFS is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing employment and professional development to Indigenous People.

Job Summary and Qualifications

Our Agency is currently accepting cover letters and resumes for future Direct Service Worker (DSW) positions within our Agency. These resumes will then be considered for future considerations and possibly selected for interviews. Please identify the office location you are interested in working in your cover letter.

General Duties:

• Deliver child and family services in accordance with Provincial and Community standards.
• Manage a file caseload ensuring all cases are managed in accordance with the Child and Family Services Act, as well as attend to the specific needs of each case as required.
• Provide recommendations, plans and actions as required for the ongoing care and development of the children under their direct responsibility.

Qualifications:

• BSW degree preferred; or Post-secondary Degree in Social Sciences is acceptable. Other combinations of education and related experience may be considered.
• A minimum of one (1) year of direct working experience in the child welfare profession is preferred.
• Must have working knowledge of the Child and Family Services Act and Regulations.
• Experience in case management and planning, particularly with children and families in child welfare.
• Excellent verbal, written and organizational skills.
• Excellent problem solving, decision-making and interpersonal skills.
• Valid class five driver’s license and a reliable insured vehicle.
• The ability to speak and/or understand the Ojibway language is considered an asset.

Qualified candidates will be required to undergo a criminal record check, child abuse registry check, and a prior contact check as a condition of employment. Sagkeeng Community members and Indigenous candidates will be given preference and are encouraged to self-identify as being of Indigenous descent. We thank all those who apply, only those selected will be interviewed.