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The Wahkotowin CFS is currently recruiting an off-reserve CFS worker. He/she will be responsible for providing child protection services to all status children of the Wahkotowin jurisdiction living off reserve and as well as Family Finders services with the Ministry of Social Services.
-BISW/BSW is required
-Must possess a valid class 5 drivers license
-Must be willing to travel in short notice
-Work evenings and weekends.
Essential Skills
- Document use
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Not required
Specific Skills
- Act as an advocate for client groups in the community
- Plan programs of assistance for clients
- Interview clients to assess their situation and determine the types of services required and eligibility
- Investigate cases of child abuse or neglect and take authorized protective action when necessary
- Evaluate the effectiveness of counselling and social programs
Work Setting
- Social and family service agency
Area of Social Work Specialization
- Child welfare