Foster Care Resource Worker

Kina Gbezhgomi Child and Family Services; Wikwemikong; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Kina Gbezhgomi Child and Family Services in Ontario seeks a Foster Care Resource Worker to deliver the Foster Care Program in a manner rooted in First Nation traditions, values and customs. The role requires a Bachelor of Social Work or a minimum Social Services Diploma, and at least two years’ direct child welfare experience, preferably with Anishinaabe communities.

Candidates should be comfortable participating in cultural circles and applying Anishinaabe knowledge alongside social work

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Social Work preferred.
• Minimum two years direct experience in child welfare.
• Experience with Anishinaabe communities preferred.
• Anishinaabe ancestry preferred with lived experience.

Skills

Anishinaabe culture

Social Work practice

Community engagement

Education

Bachelor of Social Work

Social Services Diploma

Native Child & Family Worker Diploma

Job description

Overview:

Reporting to the Service Supervisor, the Foster Care Resource Worker is responsible for the delivery of the Foster Care Program; and ensures, that the program is implemented in a manner based on unity, traditions, values, beliefs, and customs of the First Nation serviced by the Agency; and, per the funding agreements and the First Nations' standards.

Applicants are encouraged to visit our website at www.kgcfs.org/employment to review the job description.

Education & Experience:

• Preferred education is a Bachelor of Social Work Degree.
• Minimum is a Social Services Diploma or Native Child and Family Worker Diploma.
• Minimum of two (2) years direct experience in child welfare.
• Experience in working within an Anishinaabe Child and Family Well-Being Services is preferred or proven experience in working with Anishinabek people.
• An individual of Anishinaabe ancestry is preferred with genuine understanding and lived experiences of Anishinaabe worldviews, traditions, customs, and practices.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:

• Active participation in the Anishinaabe communities with building knowledge of the teachings from the medicine wheel acquired through personal learning journey will be of significant consideration.
• Ability to interpret, apply and blend a wide range of Social Work practices and principles and Anishinaabe methods to help children/youth/families achieve a healthier lifestyle.
• Must be willing to participate in the activities, events, and circles for the acquisition of cultural congruence.
• Must have working knowledge of Anishinaabe culture, customs, traditions, and practices.
• Proven knowledge of First Nation communities' standards, the Child, Youth and Family Services Act (CYFSA) and other relevant federal and provincial legislation.
• Ability to speak Anishinaabemowin is a definite asset.

Work Environment:

• The traditional practices of the Anishinabek, from time to time there can be exposure to wood smoke and the burning of sacred medicines, including tobacco, sweetgrass, sage, or cedar, may occur within the work setting.
• Candidate must live in the service area or be willing to relocate.

KGCFS is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible workplace in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment process. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Conditions of Employment:

Successful candidates will be required to provide a Police Record Check (level determined by position), a satisfactory Driver's Abstract, proof of $1M Liability Insurance, and supervisory references (with consent to contact).