Job Detail

MLTC Child & Family Services Department is seeking highly motivated individuals to fill the full-time, permanent position of Child Enhancement Worker. The successful candidate will work as part of the MLTC CFS Team in providing direct services in family support, and protection services to children and their families. The individual will be sensitive, compassionate and professional in all areas relating

MLTC Child & Family Services Department is seeking highly motivated individuals to fill the full-time, permanent position of Child Enhancement Worker. The successful candidate will work as part of the MLTC CFS Team in providing direct services in family support, and protection services to children and their families. The individual will be sensitive, compassionate and professional in all areas relating to CFS program needs, issues and concerns; will apply a holistic approach to individual, family, and community healing/development by honoring and being knowledgeable about the inner-connectedness of the emotional, mental, spiritual, and physical aspects; and will also oversee the development/implementation of prevention, child protection, and family support service initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum:
Grade 12 with a combination of relevant training and work experience may be considered.
One (1) to two (2) years of experience working with children, families, communities.
Preferred:
Bachelors Degree in Social Work or Bachelor of Arts Degree majoring in Native Science or other relevant discipline.
Three (3) to four (4) years of experience working with children, families, communities.
Experience in child protection is considered an asset.
Other
Ability to work and collaborate with other team members working in the best interest of the child.
Should have knowledge on child development and the impact of abuse and neglect, disability and other special needs, and attachment issues as it relates to matters in child welfare services.
Should have the ability to understand family dynamics (i.e. strengths, deficits, ancestral clan trends, acceptance/support from the community, etc.) conduct genogram/family clan research and possess good, culturally appropriate interviewing skill

Expand to read more

Collapse above section