First Nations/Metis/Inuit Candidates - After Hours Service Worker

Niijaansinaanik Child and Family Services is a culture based organization responsive to the holistic needs of all children, youth and families. Niijaansinaanik provides services that reflect values, beliefs, and principles rooted within the Anishinabek culture. We believe the care of children and youth is the responsibility of an entire community. While working in the present, we acknowledge history and its impacts on our people in relations to outside influences, and strive to build a strong, healthy future for all children, youth, families and communities.Niijaansinaanik Child and Family Services is a provincially designated Child Well-Being Agency that provides Prevention, Protection and Child and Family services that reflect values, beliefs and principles rooted within the Anishinabek culture. We serve the communities of Wahnapitae, Dokis, Henvey Inlet, Magnetawan, Shawanaga, and Wasauksing First Nations.Reporting to the After Hours Supervisor, the After-Hours Service Worker is responsible for providing after-hours and weekend crisis services, responding to allegations of child maltreatment, and providing immediate protective services when required. The After-Hours Service Worker’s role is to defuse crises and stabilize events that occur outside of regular Agency hours until cases can be assumed by regular day staff. $90.56 -$105.92 (weekday rate) ON-CALL$135.84 - $158.88 (Saturday and Sunday rate) ON-CALL$53.19 - $62.23 (hourly rate) CALL OUTTotal Compensation includes:OMERS pension planComprehensive Health Benefits planStatutory and agency holidaysCompetitive vacationEmployee Assistance ProgramWork Site Location: To be Determined.Application Deadline: Open until Filled.Niijaansinaanik is committed to providing a barrier-free work environment in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in the recruitment process.Preference will be given to applicants of First Nation ancestry, please self-identify. We thank all those applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. For a more detailed job description, please contact. Human Resources at careers@niijcfs.comSelf-Identify as First Nations, Metis, or Inuit * Strong oral/written communication skills * Bachelor of Social Work degree is preferred and/or Community College Diploma in Social Services will be considered * Two (2) years' direct experience in a social services agency * Knowledge of Niijaansinaanik Child and Family Services programs and services * Respect for sensitivity towards as well as knowledge and understanding of Anishinabek culture, traditions and the Seven Grandfather teachings * Knowledge of the First Nation service delivery, customs and traditions in responding to child welfare * Knowledge of traditional practices, ceremonies and teachings * Must provide a clear Police Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Check * Must have a Class 'G' Ontario Driver's License, access to a vehicle and the ability to travel * Must have $1M automobile insurance * Must provide a three-year uncertified drivers abstract