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CREE NATION CHILD & FAMILY CARING AGENCY

                   RESOURCE WORKER – PERMANENT POSITION

                     WUSKWI SIPIHK OFFICE

Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency is situated on Opaskwayak Cree Nation and is responsible for administering and providing for the delivery of Child and Family Services   Under a provincial mandate, the Agency services the Swampy Cree communities, as well as Flin Flon, Thompson, Swan River, Winnipeg and Lynn Lake/Marcel Colomb First Nation.

 Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency is dedicated to providing comprehensive CFS Services that are community-based and incorporate both protection and prevention service. Our agency strives to maintain family unity.

 POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Family Services Supervisor, the Resource Worker is responsible for developing, maintaining, supporting, educating and licensing foster care resources for children in the care of the Agency.  Adheres to the Child and Family Services Act and regulations and ensures that provincial standards are met.

 RESPONSIBILITIES:

§     Resource Pool Development

§     Licensing

§     Support to Foster Care Providers

§     Training

§     Assist with placement

QUALIFICATIONS

§     Work experience in Child and Family Services with demonstrated knowledge of child development, family centered service, early intervention, family support and community-based services

§     Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) or related undergraduate degree in Human Services (preferred)

§     Ability to converse fluently in Cree (preferred)

§     Excellent assessment, intervention and writing skills

§     Knowledge of the Child and Family Services Act and provincial standards

§     Ability to use a variety of computer applications including CFSIS and FACTS,

 CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

§     Must pass a criminal records check, child abuse registry check and
prior contact check.

§     Cannot be active on a protection case.

§     Must maintain absolute confidentiality in accordance with agency requirements.

§     Varied amounts of travel required within this position.

§     Must have a valid Manitoba driver’s license.

§     Must be able to provide own vehicle for work.

§     Other duties related to the position may be assigned.

 Deadline: January 27, 2021 @ 4:00 pm

 SUBMIT RESUMES ALONG WITH THREE (3) REFERENCES MARKED “PERSONAL & CONFIDENTIAL” TO:

           Human Resource Manager

          Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency

          Box 10130

          Opaskwayak, MB. R0B 2J0

          Fax:    204-623-3847

          Email: hr@creenation.ca

 We thank all who apply, and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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