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Description

The North Service Areas require Child Protection Workers in the Nipawin office to provide services under the Authority of The Child and Family Services Act and The Adoption Act.

You will provide a range of services designed to provide protective, preventative and support services to children and their families using The Family Centered Case Management Model of practice.

In this position, you will be responsible for investigating allegations of neglect, physical or sexual abuse, and assessing family functioning determining risk factors to the children's safety, implementing intervention plans and providing support services to the family, as required.

Children placed in care on a long-term basis will necessitate long-term care and planning. This process often includes working in cooperation with First Nation Child and Family Service agencies. You will be required to travel, work flexible hours in the evening and on weekends, and transport children (and parents) in service delivery.

While the representation of Indigenous staff within the Ministry of Social Services has been prioritized, all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

To qualify for this position, you will possess a Bachelor of Social Work or Bachelor of Indigenous Social Work degree from an accredited university, as approved by the SASW/CASW or CASWE. The successful candidate will be required to work flexible hours and travel.

As part of the Ministry of Social Services recruitment strategy, a short-term retention payment may be offered to the successful, permanent candidate who meets the eligible criteria. In addition, relocation expenses to move to the community of Nipawin for this position may be considered, as per policy, to the successful candidate.