Child Well-Being Worker

Child Well-Being Worker

Nigig Nibi Ki-win Gamik Society is growing our team! 

Join our dynamic and dedicated team as we continue to develop capacity within the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation and the greater unceded Algonquin territory. With our child well-being law, Nigig Nibi Ki-win, now fully in force, the community embraces a step in reconciliation by reclaiming jurisdiction over the safety and well-being of our children, youth and families.

We are recruiting for a Child Well-Being Worker. This is a full-time position.

The Child Well-Being Worker provides for the protection of Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation children in all child welfare matters.

Responsibilities:

• Respond to all child welfare agency notifications
• Investigate and participate in investigations of families requiring child and youth protection
• Provide brief intervention, crisis intervention, counselling, and seek other supports
• Develop a working relationship with Family & Children Services engaged with AoPFN members
• Create, monitor, and evaluate plans of care and make recommendations regarding amendments
• Attend and participate in court proceedings and make oral and written presentations
• Ensure client case files are maintained and updated regularly
• Ensure quality program delivery
• Participate on relevant boards, committees, and community development projects
• Participate in developing strategic plans and annualized work plans.
• Promote and advertise programs and activities
• Complete all required reporting
• Respond to emergencies or urgent situations outside of regular working hours
• Diagnose problems remotely or provide initial troubleshooting assistance over the phone, through email or text
• Ensure the protection and privacy of all information and records

• Bachelor of social work degree or master of social work degree
• Three years of experience in child welfare and child protection
• A minimum of a class G driver's licence and daily access to a vehicle

Knowledge:

• Child welfare case management
• Culture and history of First Nation populations
• Local, regional, and provincial indigenous and non-indigenous services
• Clinical assessment, counselling, crisis intervention and customary care
• Child, Youth & Family Services Act (Ontario)

Abilities:

• Interpret legislation and legal documents
• Research, investigation, analysis, critical thinking and evaluation skills
• Strong negotiation and advocacy skills and techniques
• Exceptional written and verbal skills
• Strong computer skills
• Facilitation, coordination and management skills in alternative dispute resolutions, circles of care, multi-disciplinary case management meetings, family and group conferencing and workshops (experience is an asset)

Conditions of Employment:

• Proof of degree
• An acceptable vulnerable sector check
• CPR and First Aid certification
• Proof of a class G driver's license; clear driver's abstract and access to a dependable vehicle
• Ability to work on-call shifts and flex hours

We Offer:

• Competitive salary
• Employment benefits and pension plan
• Paid sick days, vacation days, and special day leave
• 14 provincial and federal statutory holidays

Preference in Hiring:

Nigig promotes equal employment opportunities for all applicants. Persons who identify as Indigenous will be given preference as this role serves the needs of members of Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation. Provided the candidate meets the basic requirements of the position and is deemed qualified following the interview process, preference will be given to a) the qualified indigenous person who is a member of Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation, then to b) the qualified Indigenous person, then to c) the qualified non-indigenous candidate.