Contract Child Protection Worker

  Location: Hearst/Chapleau/Timmins, ON Job type: Contract – 35 hours per week - Up to 6 months Closing Date: September 23, 2025    WHAT YOU WILL DO IN THE ROLE   * Provides fair, respectful, and culturally relevant services to First Nations children and families, consistent with the Agency’s By-Laws, Policies, Procedures, and the Ontario Child Protection Standards. * Develops links with relevant communities on and off reserve to explore service options and strategies to address issues affecting First Nations children and families. * Provides a range of ongoing child protection services to children and their families of an assigned caseload of both voluntary and non-voluntary clients. * Investigates and assesses allegations of child abuse and/or maltreatment. * Intervenes in crises situations, assesses risk to children and determines action which may include the need for alternative placement. * Advocates on behalf of children and families for a variety of support services within the community. * Participates as a member of the team in the achievement of departmental and team service objectives and targets, including performing other duties as required. * Coordinates and facilitates customary care and society placements and prepares all required documents and supporting the child and family throughout the admission process. * Acts as a witness in child welfare, criminal, and juvenile court matters in support of the agency’s recommendations.   JUST A FEW REASONS TO JOIN KUNUWANIMANO CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES * Opportunity to work with a dynamic team with career growth across multiple departments. * KCFS prides itself in providing its employees with job security, competitive wages, and a safe working environment. * Training opportunities to support your success in the role. * A defined contribution benefit pension plan (OMERS) * Comprehensive Health Plan including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability insurance. * Competitive vacation leaves    WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE   * BSW with previous child welfare experience within First Nations communities or 2 years of social service experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. * Completion of OACAS New Worker Training Modules preferred. * Must possess a valid “G” Ontario Driver’s licence, be willing to travel, able to work flexible hours and provide on- call services when required. * Must provide a $2M auto liability insurance. * Must produce clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening * Ability to speak an Indigenous language considered a major asset. * Demonstrate excellent analytical, problem solving, negotiating, decision making, planning, organizational, administrative, and oral and written communication skills.     Please refer to our website: www.kunuwanimano.com [http://www.kunuwanimano.com] for employment opportunities.    We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodation is available on request from candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We have a long-standing focus on diversity, equity and inclusion because we know it will make our agency a better place to work. Please note that preference will be given to qualified Indigenous applicants. Please self-identify. Meegwetch to all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.