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Provide culturally relevant counseling and crisis intervention services to First Nations children and families. Develop and monitor treatment plans while collaborating with Family Services Workers to ensure all physical, emotional, and spiritual needs are met.
Requirements summary
Requires a BSW degree or Social Service Worker program and at least two years of experience in human services with children. Must possess a valid Ontario G driver's license, $2M auto liability insurance, and a clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening.
Provides fair, equitable, respectful, and culturally relevant service to First Nations children and families, consistent with the vision, mission, and values of Kunuwanimano.
Maintains positive relationships with First Nations Councils, elders, committees, and applicable agencies.
Subscribe to the organization values of Kunuwanimano and complies with the organization’s By-Laws, Policies, and Procedures.
Establishes effective relationships with a caseload of children either at home or in the care of the Agency.
Provides counseling and crises intervention services to children.
Reports immediately to the Program Supervisor, all incidents, or suspicions of physical or sexual abuse of children.
Participates in investigations as directed.
Collaborates with Family Services Workers in the development of plans of care for children in the temporary care of the Agency.
Ensures that the familial, physical, emotional, social, spiritual, cultural, and educational needs of children are met.
Coordinates family access visits for children in the care of the Agency.
Develops, implements, and monitors treatment plans for children in accordance with identified needs.
Supports the Family Services Worker in coordinating customary care and Agency placements.
Just a few reasons to join kunuwanimano child and family services
Opportunity to collaborate with a dynamic team with career growth across multiple departments.
KCFS prides itself in providing its employees with job security, competitive wages, and a safe working environment.
Training opportunities to support your success in the role.
A defined contribution benefit pension plan (OMERS)
Comprehensive Health Plan including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability insurance.
Benefits
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Medical Insurance
Comprehensive Health Plan
Competitive Vacation Leaves
Defined Contribution Benefit Pension Plan (OMERS)
Competitive vacation leaves
What you bring to the table
BSW degree or Social Service Worker program.
A minimum of two (2) years of previous experience working with children within a human service environment.
Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Previous child welfare experience within First Nations communities an asset.
Must possess a valid “G” Ontario Driver’s licence, be willing to travel, able to work flexible hours and provide on-call services when required.
Must have a $2M auto liability insurance coverage.
Must produce clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening.
Ability to speak an indigenous language considered a major asset.
Demonstrate excellent analytical, problem solving, negotiating, decision making, planning, organizational, administrative, and oral and written communication skills.
At Kunuwanimano Child and Family Services, we walk together in the spirit of respect, learning, and community. Our approach to hiring reflects our commitment to Indigenous-led service, Nation-based healing, and creating a workplace where everyone feels safe, valued, and supported.
We encourage applications from First Nations individuals, particularly those from Treaty 9 communities and our partner Nations. We honour education, professional experience, and the deep knowledge that comes from culture, community, and lived experience.
As an equitable employer, we welcome applications from all qualified persons, including those who identify as Two-Spirit, LGBTQ+, non-binary, francophone, persons with disabilities, and other equity-seeking groups. Accommodation is available on request from candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
AI tools may be utilized to support recruitment processes, such as resume screening and candidate matching, while ensuring compliance with privacy laws and ethical standards. All AI-assisted decisions are reviewed by qualified professionals to maintain fairness and transparency.
Please note that preference will be given to qualified Indigenous applicants. Please self-identify.
Meegwetch to all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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