CHILD PROTECTION WORKER

Salary Level: HS 03; Step 2 – 3; $47,410.08 - $49,306.49

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Intake & Investigations Supervisor, the incumbent is responsible for ensuring the protection of children and for providing support to children taken into care and for preparation of court documents, attendance and participation in court proceeding and is well versed and knowledgeable of both Ontario and Quebec.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BSW preferred, BA in related field accepted.

• Minimum two (2) year’s work experience in social work required.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED

• Demonstrated ability to be decisive under crisis and pressure.

• Ability to work effectively with children, individuals, families, groups and community partners.

• Ability to assess the appropriateness of community resources and interpret the agency role and responsibility in conjunction with other members of the investigative team.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and write clear, concise reports and to be able to meet deadlines and other administrative requirements.

All interested applicants must submit a letter of interest, resume, and copies of all certificates/diplomas along with three (3) references submitted on a Consent to Release Reference Check Form (contact Human Resources) along with a copy of a valid driver’s license no later than 4:00 p.m., Thursday, July 27, 2017 to:

Steve Lazore, HR Staffing Officer

Administration Building # 1

Akwesasne, Quebec

H0M 1A0

(613) 575-2250, ext. 2150

E-mail: [email protected]

Applicants must clearly outline that they meet the qualification requirements on their resume.

Native preference in hiring.

As a requirement of employment all applicants must have a Canadian Social Insurance Number.

A criminal records check is mandatory.

An eligibility list will be created for one (1) year.

Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.