Family Service Worker (Contract)

• Prepares legal documentation (as required) ensuring accuracy and completion before the court.
• Prepares for, attends, and provides testimony in Family Court and Criminal Court.
• Prepares their clients for court.

• Has a strong working knowledge of all pertinent legislation, Ministry Standards and Guidelines, Dnaagdawenmag Binnoojiiyag Child and Family Services policy, procedures, and directives, and the Regional Protocol.
• Completes recordings within the timelines as outlined in the policy.
• Uses advocacy strategies on behalf of family members that ensure the child(ren) receive access to services within the community.
• Maintains effective professional working relationships with community collaterals.
• Attends team, departmental and staff meetings.

• Bachelor of Social Work Degree; or
• BSW equivalency;
• Master's Degree or Bachelor's Degree in a Human Services related field, and a minimum of three (3) years relevant experience working with children and families; Candidates with the above qualifications who are members of, or eligible for membership in the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers are preferred; or
• An acceptable level of formal education and extensive direct service experience in Child Welfare, with a determination of what constitutes “acceptable” at the discretion of the Executive Director, with a plan for obtaining any necessary additional qualifications or training to be formalized in writing as part of the offer and acceptance of employment.
• Experience working within Child Welfare and/or Indigenous Child-Wellbeing settings would be considered an asset.

• Knowledge of and a high level of clinical skill concerning child development, family dynamics, child abuse, and neglect.
• An excellent working knowledge of the Child, Youth, and Family Services Act, and other pertinent legislation, Ministry standards, and guidelines, Dnaagdawenmag Binnoojiiyag Child & Family Services policies, directives, and procedures.
• A high level of knowledge of diagnostic and treatment theories, methodologies, and practices and the ability to integrate theory and practice.
• A good working knowledge of community services within the Dnaagdawenmag Binnoojiiyag Child & Family Services catchment area and surrounding areas to assist in service provision.
• Knowledge of Indigenous culture and values including awareness of the First Nation, Inuit, and Métis Communities we service.
• A solid understanding of and sensitivity to the experiences of First Nations and Indigenous peoples in Canada, and the impact of the legacy of Residential Schools and the Sixties Scoop upon them is essential.

• Strong interpersonal and interviewing skills and a demonstrated ability to form effective working relationships with families and Dnaagdawenmag Binnoojiiyag staff.
• Analytical skills to identify and resolve problems. Assess client needs, formulate recommendations, develop appropriate service contracts and determine actions specific to the needs of the child, youth, and family.
• Individual, marital, and family therapy skills to provide a broad range of therapeutic services to children, youth, and families.
• Decision-making skills to determine actions required to ensure the protection of children and youth.
• Crisis intervention skills to determine the degree of risk to a child or youth, defuse potentially hostile client situations, and take appropriate action to reduce the risk accordingly.
• Strong cooperation and consultation skills in working with First Nations Designated Persons and community representatives, Elders, and community leaders.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact with clients, at all levels of Dnaagdawenmag Binnoojiiyag Child & Family Services staff and management, and community professionals.
• Organizational skills to prioritize tasks, be self-initiating and work independently.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to liaise with community professionals, First Nations Designated Persons and community representatives, and other Dnaagdawenmag Binnoojiiyag Child & Family Services staff.

• Must be willing to work flexible hours including weekends, evenings, and holidays as required.
• Provide an acceptable Canadian Police Information Centre Check (CPIC) and Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS).
• Able to provide a safe vehicle for use on the job, an acceptable Driver's Abstract, evidence of a valid Ontario Driver's License, and Personal Liability & Property Damage insurance coverage for at least $2,000,000.00.

• You will be provided a working location within your region by the Organization.
• Travel within the catchment area will be required.

• Please email the following to
• Application for Employment (available at
• Please indicate the preferred location in your application
• Resume (include 3 work-related references)
• Incomplete Applications will not be considered.
• Only those selected will be contacted for an interview.

Dnaagdawenmag Binnoojiiyag (Nog-dah-wen-mawg) (Bin-ooh-zhee-yug) Dnaagdawenmag Binnoojiiyag Child & Family Services is a multi-service Indigenous Child Well-Being Agency. We provide a stable foundation for children, youth, and families, through wraparound services that are culturally based and family-focused. We seek to support our families in the way they deserve, with care and authenticity, and by recognizing and respecting spirit. We form a wholistic, inclusive, and nonjudgmental circle of care. We seek to honour and support those we serve, with a constant commitment to growing our base of knowledge and expertise. Passionate about helping our communities and making them better, healthier places, we are committed to being open, honest, communicative partners with our communities and Nations.With awareness and knowledge of structures of power and history, we approach families as equals, to help them find their place and identity. We advocate for those who do not have a voice, acting with leadership and integrity.Dnaagdawenmag Binnoojiiyag was the vision of grassroots First Nations prevention staff over twenty years ago, they continue the work today and act as an advisory to our Board. We obtained our mandate to seek Designation and to provide child protection services in our jurisdiction from our member Chiefs and Councils.We are an agency that delivers culturally-intelligent services to our partner First Nation communities in Ontario. With our team of dedicated staff, we work with children, youth, and families as early as possible to help them navigate various obstacles and access services available to them. We offer services such as Child & Youth Mental Health and Addictions, Youth Justice, Youth in Transition, Child Welfare, and Alternative Care.