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Description

Position Description/Summary:
Child Protection Worker reports to the Children's Service's Supervisor. 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's Abstract Clearance

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DEADLINE FOR APPLICANTS:        Tuesday, January 24th, 2017 @ 4:30pm