Child Wellbeing Family Services – Child in Care Worker

PROGRAM AREA: Child Wellbeing Family Services
POSITION TITLE: Child in Care Worker (Post Majority)
DURATION: Full-Time Permanent Position
CLOSING: June 24, 2025

Position Summary:

Wasauksing First Nation is accepting applications for a Child in Care Worker reporting to the Supervisor of the Child Wellbeing Team. Child in Care Worker provides child services and case management to children and families as required by the Child, Youth & Family Services Act of Ontario. This includes providing services to families to protect children or prevent circumstances requiring the protection of children, providing services to children in care and their caregivers, and supporting children/youth in and out-of-home placements. The post-majority worker position could also include working with young adults aging out of the child welfare system.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Knowledge of First Nation service delivery, customs, and traditions concerning Child Protection.
• Knowledge of internal/external services and service agencies.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Child, Youth and Family Services Act.
• Provide children and youth with the opportunity to collaboratively develop plans to improve their overall well-being and promote stability.
• Develop and implement appropriate short- and long-term plans of care for the child based on their individual needs.
• Working with First Nations Child Welfare agencies to ensure the rights of First Nations children and youth are honoured, respected, and adhered to.
• Connect young people with community resources and support services – both internal and external.
• Attend Circles, court hearings and other meetings as applicable to advocate for the needs of the children and youth you are supporting.
• You will document your excellent work with families transparently and concisely.
• Ability to assess each child's physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and social needs and establish a trusting relationship to support and facilitate the child’s growth and development.
• Coordinate counselling and internal and external resources, including schools, cultural support, and community-based support.
• You will document your excellent work with families transparently and concisely.
• Demonstrated competence in working effectively with children, adolescents, and families in a planned, process-oriented, goal-directed method.
• Knowledge of child development and different behavior management techniques.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Child Welfare System and structures, related documentation, and organizational strategies.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of dealing with sensitive and confidential information.
• Organize data and case notes into an established record-keeping system.

Education & Experience:

• Post-Secondary Diploma (College) in Child and Youth Worker, Social Services Worker, or Human Service.
• In good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers or other applicable governing bodies is an asset.
• Minimum two (2) years of work experience working with First Nation children, youth, and families.

Other Requirements:

• Good judgment and strong interpersonal, organizational and time management skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, the internet, the web-based and collaborative software Google Apps, as well as various other word processing software, database software, and computer applications
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work well independently and in a team environment.
• Valid Driver's License and reliable personal vehicle
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Available for on-call after hours and during weekends as required.
• Ability to travel is required, and to travel with minimal notice.
• This position requires the individual to work with various families, youth, and children. To protect children, youth, and vulnerable persons, Wasauksing First Nation requires individuals to provide a CPIC (Criminal record and vulnerable sector check).
• Maintains strict confidentiality as per the policies and procedures.

This position will remain open until June 24, 2025.

Please send your resume with a cover letter, contact information and two recent employment references to:

Email: hradmin@wasauksing.ca

Online Applications:
https://wasauksing.bamboohr.com/careers

Or package may be dropped off at the following physical address:
Administration Office
1508 Geewadin Road Lane G
Wasauksing First Nation

Preference may be given to Indigenous candidates with relevant on reserve employment experience and/or those with knowledge and understanding of the Wasauksing First Nation History and Community.

“Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.  We wish to thank everyone for their application.