Abuse Worker Investigator

Sagkeeng Child & Family Services, Inc; Selkirk; On-site; CAD 58,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Sagkeeng CFS is seeking an experienced investigator to oversee all investigations of reported child maltreatment within the agency’s jurisdiction and provide interventions and direction as required, in collaboration with law enforcement, medical personnel, and other collaterals.

Qualifications include a BSW or related degree, minimum one year abuse investigations experience, knowledge of the Child and Family Services Act, and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• BSW or social sciences degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 1 year abuse investigations/direct working experience in child welfare.
• Working knowledge of the Child and Family Services Act and Regulations.
• Experience in case management and planning in child welfare.
• Excellent verbal, written and organizational skills; problem solving and interpersonal abilities.
• Valid class five driver's license with insured vehicle.
• The ability to speak and/or understand Ojibway is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and follows up on all reports of alleged abuse and interviews alleged offenders.
• Within 30 days, ensures substantiated or inconclusive reports are reviewed by the agency child abuse committee.
• Provides consultation in investigation and case management as directed by the committee.
• Ensure culturally appropriate services are provided to families in the community.
• Ability to handle complaints and attend court when required.
• Organize and assist monthly child abuse committee meetings.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Decision making

Interpersonal skills

Driver's license

Ojibway language (asset)

Education

BSW degree preferred

Social sciences degree acceptable

Job description

All Sagkeeng CFS workers are expected to exhibit a commitment to the 7 Sacred Teachings: Respect, Love, Wisdom, Bravery, Truth, Honesty, and Humility. Sagkeeng CFS is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing employment and professional development to Indigenous People.

Job Summary and Qualifications

Areas of specialty:

This position is responsible for overseeing all investigations of reported child maltreatment within the agency’s jurisdictional boundaries and providing interventions and direction as required. Work in conjunction with law enforcement, medical personnel, child abuse committee and other collaterals

Qualifications:

• BSW degree preferred; or Post‑secondary Degree in the Social Sciences is acceptable. Other combinations of education and related experience may be considered.
• Preferred minimum of one (1)year abuse investigations/direct working experience in child welfare;
• Must have working knowledge of the Child and Family Services Act and Regulations;
• Preferred experience in case management and planning, particularly in child welfare
• Excellent verbal, written and organizational skills; problem solving, decision‑making and interpersonal skills.
• Valid class five driver’s license and a reliable insured vehicle.
• The ability to speak and or understand the Ojibway language is considered an asset

Duties & Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

• Reviews and follows up on all reports of alleged abuse, and interviews alleged offender.
• Within 30 days of the initial report, ensures that all substantiated or inconclusive reports are scheduled for review by the agency child abuse committee at its next meeting.
  
• Provides consultation in the investigation and management of the case as directed by the agency child abuse committee within five working days.
• Ensure culturally appropriate services are provided to all families of the community we serve.
• Ability to handle complaints
• Attend court proceedings when required and as requested
• Arranging, attending and assisting facilitation child abuse committee meetings on a monthly basis
• Other duties as assigned by Management

Qualified candidates will be required to undergo a criminal record check, child abuse registry check, and a prior contact check as a condition of employment. Sagkeeng Community members and Indigenous candidates will be given preference and are encouraged to self‑identify as being of Indigenous descent.