EDUCATION/PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
▪ Degree or Diploma in Social Work, Social Science, Child and Youth Worker or related field.
▪ Minimum of 3 years’ working in Social Services or related field with First Nation families.
▪ Expert knowledge of Customary Care, service development and delivery.
▪ Must have extensive knowledge of the Child, Youth and Family Services Act (CYFSA).
▪ Proven knowledge of First Nations community standards, the Child, Youth and Family Services Act and other relevant provincial or federal legislation / standards and guidelines.
▪ Must possess a valid Ontario Driver’s License and have dependable transportation.
▪ Will be subject to a vulnerable section Criminal Reference Check and updated as required.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATION:
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff, community programs and community members.
• Ability to work cohesively with a team, as well as independently.
• Ability to work flexible hours including on-call and travel with minimal notice.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality always.
• Ability to respond to changing demands and needs of the community.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and in stressful situations.
• Maintain the appropriate safeguards for the confidentiality of KSPFN’s client’s information.
• Build relationships and networks with surrounding First Nations and Child & Family Services Departments.
• Ability to interpret and apply a wide range of Social Work practices and principles and First Nations based methods.
• Must be confident working with the justice system and other community service providers.
• Excellent in time management and organizational skills.
• Professional attitude always required.
• Ability to set priorities, organize and teach.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Computer literate in MS Office.
• Knowledge of issues effecting First Nations communities.

Preferential Hiring Requirements:
▪ KSPFN encourages all qualified individuals to apply. However, preference will be given to qualified First Nations people in accordance with KSPFN’ General Principles of the Human Resource Management Policy, section 16 of the Canadian Human Rights Act, sub-section 24(1)(a) of the Ontario Human Rights Code, and section 7 of the Employment Equity Act. First Nations candidates who wish to qualify for preferential consideration can self-identify themselves in their cover letter.
▪ Successful applicant must provide a copy of their Diploma and other related certificates
▪ Applicants must consent to a full background check upon hiring.
▪ Successful applicants will be required to submit three (3) work/personnel references.
▪ Successful applicants must provide a current and up to date CPIC and vulnerable sector background check upon hiring.