Generalist Position Summary: Reporting directly to the Protection Supervisor, the Generalist must perform the duties of the Case Worker, intake, and Assessor. The Generalist works to maintain and improve upon Child Intervention services, ensures a high standard of practice within the scope of the Child, Youth and Family Enhancement Act (CYFEA), and adheres to quality assurance practices of related child intervention legislation, policies, procedures, along with the core principles of ACFSS. The Generalist is expected to carry out the mandate of CYFEA and Akamihk Child and Family Services, along with other duties as directed by the Protection Supervisor.
Specific Responsibilities and Duties:
• Will work with families, help them to understand their situation, and to address the issues that caused the child/ren to be in need of intervention.
• Will engage, collaborate, and coordinate along with the family, the Assessor, community agencies, support service providers and natural family supports to develop the concurrent plan and provide services to children/youth and families in need.
• Must be able to work independently
• Will continuously consult with their Supervisor and provide rationale for their recommendations and casework with the child/youth/families.
• Will possess knowledge regarding Intergenerational Trauma and trauma informed integrative collaborative approaches to support Indigenous families
• Ability to prepare court documentation, as well as attend court.
• Will do on-call, intake, and assessment rotation.
• Must complete CICIO entries and all documentation/reports required as per file standards on all assigned matters
• Must be punctual
• Must be able to take direction
• Work collaboratively and communicate effectively with all clients, coworkers, service providers, and community members
• Must Respect and have knowledge of the Maskwacis Cree Traditional Language and Culture
• Must maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Must have knowledge of community resources
• Must know and adhere to the code of conduct and ethics of the organization
• Willing to attend training that pertains to job duties, as required by ACFSS Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Social Work Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience working in Children's Services, social work or equivalent.
• Completion of CYFEA Delegation training.
CLOSING DATE: OCTOBER 30, 2024
HOW TO APPLY: Please fax or email Cover Letter, Resume, Criminal Record Check, CYIM, 3 references and relevant documents to: Akamihk Child and Family Services Society Attention: Kendra Johnson – Human Resources Fax: 780-585-3066 Email: Kendra.johnson@akamihkcfss.ca
Please note that only candidates short listed for an interview will be contacted. ACFSS wishes to thank all candidates applying for the position.
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