Kinonje Abinoonjiiag Niigan Inc

Overview:

Kinonje Abinoonjiiag Niigan Inc. requires an Abuse Coordinator for the Kinonjeoshtegon Main Office. The Abuse Coordinator will provide an intake, investigation and assessment function on all new abuse cases being referred to the agency.

Responsibilities:

  • Build positive community and public relations
  • Ability to conduct sensitive interviews
  • Strong working relationship with the community health centre, RCMP and  hospitals
  • Monthly child abuse committee (CAC) meetings
  • Ensuring proper reports and documentation are completed and submitted promptly
  • Report writing and case planning as required
  • Provide unit staff and supervisor with updates and reports as required
  • Knowledge of Child and Family Services Information System (CFSIS) and Intake Module (IM)
  • Able to handle and intervene in crisis situations in an appropriate manner
  • Able to establish and maintain partnerships with community resources for the clients and team
  • Able to problem solve and be creative with addressing matters that arise
  • Some flexibility with hours may be required

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Social Work (BSW), other combinations of education and experience will be considered
  • Minimum of two years experience in child & family services and/or a related field of service
  • Knowledge of the Manitoba CFS Act
  • Demonstrated knowledge of collateral services/community resources and how to access
  • Demonstrated knowledge and respect of First Nations culture & traditional philosophy
  • Excellent work record/history
  • Good time management and organizational skills
  • Have a valid driver’s license, access to a vehicle and willing to travel
  • Completed criminal record check, child abuse registry check, prior contact check

Conditions of Employment:

  • Must have a Valid Manitoba Driver’s License
  • Must have a reliable vehicle as required for travel as needed
  • Must be willing to work overtime
  • Other duties related to the position my be assigned

All Hiring is subject to satisfactory Criminal Reference Check, Prior Contact and Child Abuse Registry Check

Thank you all who apply, however, only those who submit a resume, including the job posting number and a cover letter and selected for interview will be contacted

Job posting will be open until the position is filled

HOW TO APPLY:

  • Fill out the form below with all required fields.

We thank all who apply, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Category: Abuse Unit
Job Type: Full Time Permanent
Job Location: Kinonjeoshtegon First Nation

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