Family Service Worker (Float)
Dnaagdawenmag Binnoojiiyag Child & Family Services
- Rama, ON
- $70,795-85,326 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Within the Dnaagdawenmag Binnoojiiyag Child & Family Services Service Model, the protection of children and youth is a total community responsibility, everyone has a role to play. Indigenous people have an inherent right and responsibility to raise children in ways that are consistent with traditional child rearing practices.
- First Nation, Inuit and Métis communities retain the authority to fully participate in decisions regarding their children’s care and well-being.
- These partnerships are described in service agreements and protocols that the Family Service Worker respects and adheres to.
- The Family Service Worker plays an integral role in fostering positive outcomes for children, youth, and families who become involved in the child welfare system.
- This role is a primary contributor to the safety, resilience, and empowerment of Indigenous children, youth, and families.
- Specializing in risk assessment, intervention, and prevention from a wholistic and inclusive lens, the Family Service Worker strives to help families access resources and be empowered to overcome challenging situations.
- The Family Service Worker contributes to the strengthening of Indigenous families and honours the strengths and inherent capacities of Indigenous communities, utilizing culturally appropriate community-based services, internal resources, and as part of a team, to address the needs of Indigenous families.
- Bachelor of Social Work Degree or BSW equivalency.
- Bachelor’s Degree in a Human Services related field, and a minimum of three (3) years relevant experience working with children, youths, and families.
- Consideration will be given to candidates that have extensive experience in Child Welfare or Indigenous Child Well-Being, in a similar position, and are willing to obtain any required additional qualifications.
- Candidates with the above qualifications who are members of, or eligible for membership in the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers are preferred.
- Our office hours are 8:30am - 4:30pm, Monday to Friday, with a one-hour unpaid lunch. However, based on the needs of those we serve, our frontline staff regularly find themselves working outside of these hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Please email the following to
- Incomplete Applications will not be considered. Our Application Form MUST be included with your resume.
- Only those selected will be contacted for an interview.
- As an Indigenous Child Well-Being Agency, we give priority to applicants who identify as First Nations, Inuit, Métis, and those with close affiliations.
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