Kitapinoonjiiminaanik Family Services is hiring a Intake and Assessment Worker One (1) Full-Time Position! For more information about this LEAP posting please see the details below!
The Intake and Assessment Worker is a full-time permanent program position. The Intake and Assessment Worker is responsible for conducting investigation and assessment services for all cases alleging child abuse and/or neglect. The Intake and Assessment worker prioritizes cases where children are believed to need immediate protection.
- Development and delivery, the communities and family structure, as well as local First Nation customs and traditions.
- Working knowledge of the administrative structure and operations of Kitapinoonjiiminaanik Family Services including the service delivery model, policies, procedures, guidelines and protocols.
- Strong commitment to helping Anishinaabe children and their families by providing services in ways that respect Anishinaabe cultural and spiritual practices.
- Commitment to providing services in the Anishinaabe context of extended family and community involvement.
- Knowledge of traditional and contemporary healing practices.
- Experience working with Elders, Healers, and Clinicians.
- Ability to take direction and work within the policies, procedures, and guidelines and well as the mission, philosophy, and core values of the Agency.
- Excellent assessment skills with proven ability to determine imminent danger to children and/or the risk of future harm to children.
- Excellent investigative skills with proven ability to conduct thorough interviews and prepare comprehensive detailed case recordings, reports, and case notes.
- Experience working with a computerized database.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills. 12. Excellent decision-making, problem-solving and planning skills. 13. Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Possession of First Aid and CPR certificates an asset.
- Ability to flex daily work hours as determined by the Resource Manager.
- Must possess a valid Ontario Driver’s License and be willing to travel. 17. Must provide a clear Criminal Records Check and Driver’s Abstract; and 18. Ability to speak Ojibway is preferred and a definite asset.
Submit resumes with cover letter quoting file #I&A20240807 to:
Human Resources c/o Unit 209 – 308 Second St. S., Kenora, ON, P9N IG4
Fax: 807-468-7960 or by E-mail: kita.humanresources@aafs.ca
Miigwetch to all who apply. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.
All interviewees must provide a current Criminal Record Check and Drivers’ Abstract at time of interview.