Location: Hearst, ON

Job type:  Full-Time-35 hours per week

Closing Date: January 28, 2025

What you will do in the role

·         Provides fair, equitable, respectful, and culturally relevant service to First Nations children and families, consistent with the vision, mission, and values of Kunuwanimano and subscribes to the organization’s values and complies with its’ By Law’s, Policies and Procedures.

·         Arranges transportation for children at home or in care to attend a variety of appointments, visits, meetings and/or court.

·         Ensures client records, documents, case recordings and case notes are up to date.

·         Transport children and youth to various scheduled activities, events, appointments and access visits while ensuring on time pick up and drop off times.

·         Ensure the safety of the children and youth when transporting to various activities by confirming a responsible adult (caregiver) is there to greet the child and report any changes of the drive to their worker.

·         Complete administrative functions, reports and adhere to Agency policies, procedures and relevant practices.

·         Ensure confidentiality and safekeeping of all Agency documents and records.

·         Develop and maintain accurate, up-to-date and concise work files.

·         Review and report on progress or pertinent information observed or verbalized by the child or youth to their worker.

·         Work in compliance with relevant legislation.

·         Prepare and submit monthly reports, attendance records and travel expense claims.

·         Participates on a variety of internal committees and work teams as required.

·         Provides support to members of the service team during the investigation of allegations of child abuse and/or maltreatment inclusive of conducting thorough records checks.

·         Ability to work independently and as a team member and willing to assume duties as may be required or directed.

Just a few reasons to join Kunuwanimano Child and Family Services

·         Opportunity to collaborate 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 and above average leave packages.

What you bring to the table

·         Respect for Indigenous culture.

·         Post-secondary diploma in a related field (social service worker, child & youth worker, etc.); combination of education and experience within a human service environment may be considered.

·         Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills to liaise with a variety of internal and external contacts.

·         Excellent organizational and administrative skills.

·         Ability to speak a First Nation language will be considered a major asset.

·         Must possess a valid “G” Ontario Driver’s licence, a reliable vehicle and $2 million rider liability insurance.

·         Must have a $2M auto liability insurance coverage.

·         Must produce clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening and Driver’s Abstract.

·         Must be able to work flexible schedule as position may include some evenings and Saturdays.

Please refer to our website: 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.