Job Order Detail

Description

The Ministry of Social Services, Child & Family Services, requires a Child Protection Worker for the two (2) week drive in, two (2) week drive out position in Buffalo Narrows. This unique team of Child Protection staff work in a two (2) week rotation, over a four (4) week averaging period, working 11 hour days (Monday through Saturday) for two (2) weeks. You will also provide Emergency Duty Work in the evenings, when required.

The successful candidate may be compensated for travel time from their home location to Buffalo Narrows at the beginning and end of the rotation. Staff housing may also be provided. Please note, extensive travel is required while working in this position.

You will provide a range of services designed to provide protective, preventative and support services to children and their families using The Family Centered Case Management Model of practice. In this position, you will be responsible for investigating allegations of neglect, physical or sexual abuse, and assessing family functioning, determining risk factors to the children's safety, implementing intervention plans and providing support services to the family, as required.

To qualify for this position, you will possess a Bachelor of Social Work, Bachelor of Indigenous Social Work, or an equivalent Bachelor of Social Work degree from an accredited university, as approved by the SASW or CASW/CASWE.