First Nations/Metis/Inuit Candidates – Family Access Worker

Niijaansinaanik Child and Family Services is a provincially designated Child Well-Being Agency that provides Prevention, Protection and Child and Family services that reflect values, beliefs and principles rooted within the Anishinabek culture. We serve the communities of Wahnapitae, Dokis, Henvey Inlet, Magnetawan, Shawanaga, and Wasauksing First Nations.

Reporting to the Support Services Supervisor, the Family Access Worker is responsible for providing a support function to the child welfare team with respect to children and families, supported by the Agency and Alternative Care parents.

Total Compensation includes:

• OMERS pension plan
• Comprehensive Health Benefits plan
• Statutory and agency holidays
• Competitive vacation
• Employee Assistance Program

Support Functions:

• Provide a variety of services in support of case management duties assigned by the Support Services Supervisor.
• Monitor court order access visits between Natural Caregiver families and children in Alternative Caresettings.
• Support and encourage families to create an ongoing safe and nurturing environment.
• Transport families and children to appropriate services, community visits, and activities to achieve case plan objectives.

Relationships and Team Building:

• Work collaboratively and cooperatively with all levels in order to support the use of family-centered, strengths-based, child-focused practices while assisting families in building their capacities to provide safe and nurturing environments for children.
• Demonstrate behaviors, actions and attitudes that are consistent with Agency vision, mission, and values.
• Provide opportunities for the enhancement and development of positive cultural identities of the children, families and communities served.
• Ensure appropriate communication and consultation with Supervisor at appropriate times.

Administration and Reporting:

• Complete administrative duties and reports, and adhere to Agency policies, procedures, and relevant practices.
• Ensure confidentiality and safekeeping of all Agency documents and records.
• Develop and maintain accurate, up-to-date, and concise work files.
• Work in compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Act and any other relevant legislation

Work Site Location: To be Determined (Parry Sound or Bying Inlet area(s))

Application Deadline: Open until Filled.

Niijaansinaanik is committed to providing a barrier-free work environment in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in the recruitment process.

Preference will be given to applicants of Native ancestry, please self-identify. We thank all those applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. For a more detailed job description, please contact Human Resources at careers@niijcfs.com.

REQUIREMENTS

• Self-Identify as First Nations, Metis, or Inuit
• Strong oral/written communication skills
• Post-Secondary diploma/certificate in the Social Services field
• One (1) year of direct experience in a social services agency
• Knowledge of Niijaansinaanik Child and Family Services programs and services
• Respect for, sensitivity towards as well as knowledge and understanding of Anishinabek culture, traditions, and the Seven Grandfather Teachings
• Basic knowledge of the Child, Youth and Family Services Act
• Knowledge of First Nation service delivery, customs, and traditions in responding to child welfare
• Knowledge of external services and service agencies
• Must provide a clear Police Records Check – Vulnerable Sector
• Must provide a Class ‘G’ Ontario Driver’s License
• Must have $1M auto insurance liability coverage
• Must provide an acceptable three-year uncertified Driver’s Abstract

Niijaansinaanik Child and Family Services is a culture based organization responsive to the holistic needs of all children, youth and families. Niijaansinaanik provides services that reflect values, beliefs, and principles rooted within the Anishinabek culture. We believe the care of children and youth is the responsibility of an entire community. While working in the present, we acknowledge history and its impacts on our people in relations to outside influences, and strive to build a strong, healthy future for all children, youth, families and communities.