Expired on: Feb 12, 2024
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: (1) Full-time/Permanent Position available.
TITLE: Intake Worker (DIA)
LOCATION: Designated Intake Sub-Office, Thompson, Manitoba, 79 Selkirk Avenue
JOB SUMMARY:
The Intake worker is a member of the DIA team reporting to the supervision of the DIA Supervisor of the NCN-CFS Thompson Amalgamated Office.
DEMONSTRATED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Assessing complaints of children alleged to be in need of protection as defined by the CFS Act specifically including areas of sexual and physical abuse, neglecting and parenting capacity
- Providing protection services to clients including apprehending children and bringing matters before the court where necessary
- Undertaking family and individual assessments
- Providing therapeutic intervention to parents and children
- Developing partnerships in the community and collaborating with other social services in a community based model of service
- Preparing reports, correspondence and documents for internal and external use
- Participating in case conferences, staff meetings and professional development opportunities both within and outside the agency
- Intake involves gathering and screening information to determine whether services are necessary or appropriate; the intake process applies when there is a request for services or a report that a child is or might be in need of protection regardless of the current status of the case (open, closed or new)
- Conducting a Safety Assessment when the recommended response time in the Intake Module is immediate and within 24 hours
KNOWLEDGE REQIREMENTS:
- The CFS Act
- The Adoption Act
- The CFS Authorities Act
QUALIFICATIONS:
- BSW, MSW degree from a University of recognized standing preferred
- Demonstrated ability to conduct investigations, assess risk and to formulate and carry out service plans in collaboration with the family and other community resources
- Willingness to learn skills associated with child protection
- Knowledge and experience in applying therapeutic approaches with children and families
- Excellent oral and written communication
- Excellent crisis intervention skills
- Basic computer literacy
- Proven ability to work as an integral member of a team
- Strong time management skill and ability to work effectively under pressure
- Demonstrated experience and skill working with various ethnic/racial communities
- A valid Manitoba’s driver’s license
- A criminal record check and Child Abuse Registry is a requirement of all FCWC positions
Salary: Starting at $50,605.00
Closing date: February 12, 2024
Submit all Applications to:
Anna Nadine Spence
Director of Human Resource
anspence@ncnwellness.ca
NCN Family & Community Wellness Centre Inc.
Nelson House, MB R0B 1A0
Phone: 204-484-2341
Fax: 204-484-2351
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