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Urban Services CFS Worker
Overview
WRCFS is a mandated First Nations Child and Family Services Agency responsible to provide a full range of services, including statutory services, voluntary services and prevention services to the children and families of its nine First Nations, residing on and off reserve. The purpose of the programs of WRCFS is to sustain, support, and enhance family and community life. The agency’s mission is to work with our First Nations people to protect Aboriginal children, in keeping with our core values.
Reporting to the Urban Services CFS Supervisor, the worker will be responsible to work as part of a team in delivering a full range of child and family services with emphasis on prevention and resource services as a frontline approach. Duties will include; the provision of a full range of statutory child welfare services that involves child protection; court work; case management; intake; on-call; advocacy; special needs, age of majority and the application of the Structured Decision Making Assessment tools when working with families.
Qualifications
BSW degree with two (2) years of child welfare experience, preferably in First Nations child and family services. An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.
Must have working knowledge of the CFS Act and a commitment to First Nations child and family services, community based planning and service delivery.
Working Knowledge of Bill – C92 -“An Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Metis children, youth and families”
(Bill – C92)
Knowledge of and appreciation for Ojibway culture and aspirations are essential.
The ability to speak Ojibway will be considered a definite asset.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Must have demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and within a multi-disciplinary approach.
Must have good organizational skills
Must be able to respond to completing deadlines in a fast paced work environment
Must have computer training and/or knowledge of Microsoft Office
Have familiarity with the Structured Decision Making Assessment tools, Intake & CFSIS.
Contact
Faron Whitequill, BSW
Urban Services Supervisor
West Region Child and Family Services, Inc.
255 Sherbrook St.
Winnipeg, MB.
R3C 2B8
Fax: (204) 985-4079