Intake and Investigation Worker

Tikinagan Child and Family Services; Sioux Lookout; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Tikinagan Child and Family Services in Sioux Lookout offers a role as Intake/Investigation Worker to respond to reports of child risk, investigate referrals, and help ensure child safety under the Mamow Obiki-ahwahsoowin Service Model.

The position requires willingness to travel, a connection to Indigenous culture, confidentiality, and commitment to training; remote work is not available.

Qualifications

• Interest in working with children and youth.
• Knowledge of Indigenous culture and lived experience.
• Basic verbal and written communication skills; time management.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel.

Skills

Interest in working with children and–

Experience with raising a family, or社区

Willing to attend training

Indigenous culture knowledge

Basic communication & time management

Oji-cree or Ojibway language asset

Confidentiality

Computer experience asset

Valid driver’s license

Travel required

Job description

Position Overview:

Intake/Investigation Workers play a key role in responding to reports of children at risk of harm. Intake/Investigation Workers investigate referrals regarding abuse or neglect and help determine if children are safe. If they aren’t safe, Intake/Investigation Workers help to put in place the least intrusive measures to protect children. The work of Intake/Investigation Workers and all our staff is guided by our Mamow Obiki-ahwahsoowin Service Model – everyone working together to raise our children.

Qualifications:

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all applicants. Persons of First Nations Ancestry will be given preference. We invite applicants to Self-Identify if Indigenous, Metis or Inuit.

• Interest in working with children and youth.
• Experience with raising a family, working with children, or being a part of community life in small remote communities.
• Willing to attend training as required.
• Knowledge of and lived experience with the Indigenous culture.
• Basic verbal and written communication skills and personal time management.
• Ability to speak Oji-cree or Ojibway is an asset.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Computer experience is an asset, but not required.
• Valid driver’s license or willingness to obtain driver’s license.
• Travel is a requirement.
• No Remote Work Available.
• No Relocation Assistance Available.