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Description

Lac La Ronge Indian Child & Family Services Agency
REQUIRES (1) One:
Child Protection Worker
In La Ronge, Saskatchewan
Position Description/Summary:
Child Protection Worker reports to the Family Service?s Manager. The primary objective is to investigate all complaints of child abuse & neglect to determine the need for intervention services with a view to preserving the family.
Duties & Responsibilities:
>Be an Officer Under the Child & Family Services Act, for the Province of Saskatchewan.
>Assesses the presence of risk factors to the children and families according to the Ministry of Social Services, Structured Decision Making process.
>Complete all case-plans, documentation and legal agreements in accordance with the Family Centered Case Management Manual.
>Provides intervention services and problem solving solutions to address the identified risk factors.
>Actively participate with Prevention Services in family group conferencing, case conferences, and case planning.
>Referring to appropriate agencies for specific needs such as counseling services, addictions treatment, child assessment, etc.
>To prepare all required documentation for and attend Family Services Court as required.
>Ensures that all files and documentation are up-to-date and accurate.
>Apprehension of children when necessary
>Provide informational sessions regarding ICFS to the community as directed.
>Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:
>BSW or BISW
>Criminal Record, Child Abuse, and Driver Abstract Clearance

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