Child Enhancement Worker

Employment Opportunities

MLTC Child & Family Services Department is seeking dynamic, highly motivated individuals to fill full time, permanent positions of Child Enhancement Worker.

The Child Enhancement

Worker will work as part of the MLTC CFS Team in providing direct services in family support, and protection services to children and their families. The individual will be sensitive, compassionate and professional in all areas relating to CFS program needs, issues and concerns; will apply a holistic approach to individual, family, and community healing/development by honoring and being knowledgeable about the inner-connectedness of the emotional, mental, spiritual, and physical aspects; and will also oversee the development/implementation of prevention, child protection, and family support service initiatives.

MLTC CFS offers competitive wage comparison with an “MLTC Premium” top up on salary. We also offer a comprehensive benefit plan including Dental, Extended Health, Sick Leave and a Pension Plan match.

Duties (include but are not limited to):

· Ongoing assessment and documentation of the developmental needs, abilities and progress of the children and youth in care.

· Provide support and guidance for the children and caregivers.

· Work closely with Child Protection Worker to provide prevention methods and seek ways and supports to keep children in their homes with their parents opposed to apprehension.

· Work with Family Support Workers in each community.

· Work with birth and extended families, and other agencies to maintain connections/reconnect children and youth with their families and culture.

· Make referrals for children and youth to appropriate community resources, providing support and guidance to foster parents and other care providers,



working in consultation with community agencies to achieve appropriate academic or remedial programs for children and youth.

· Provide children with activities to enhance their social, mental, physical and spiritual needs.

· Other duties as requested by supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum:

· Grade 12 with a combination of relevant training and work experience may be considered.

· One (1) to two (2) years of experience working with children, families, communities.

Preferred:

· Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or Bachelor of Arts Degree majoring in Native Science or other relevant discipline.

· Three (3) to four (4) years of experience working with children, families, communities.

· Experience in child protection is considered an asset.

Other

· Ability to work and collaborate with other team members working in the best interest of the child.

· Knowledge on child development and the impact of abuse and neglect, disability and other special needs, and attachment issues as it relates to matters in child welfare services.

· Ability to understand family dynamics (i.e. strengths, deficits, ancestral clan trends, acceptance/support from the community, etc.) conduct genogram/family clan research and possess positive, culturally appropriate interviewing skills.

· Demonstrate knowledge awareness of cultural diversity amongst indigenous communities.





· Be knowledgeable in child/community development and be able to formulate/document family assessments, case plans, program plans, etc.

· Intermediate to advanced computer skills and experience with computer software/database applications; ability to utilize Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, PowerPoint), E-mail, and Internet.

· Excellent interpersonal, organizational, planning, and communication skills; creative, innovative, organized, reliable, and dependable.

· Asset would be understanding of CFS Agency Standards, practice, policies and procedures in first nations community.

· Maintain confidentiality and safe keeping of agency/client information.

· Willingness to travel extensively and possession of a valid Class 5 Driver’s License.

· Preference will be given to individuals who speak Cree and/or Dene.

Interested applicants are invited to submit: A letter of application, resume stating qualifications and work experience, copies of credentials, current RCMP Security Clearance (Criminal Record Check inclusive of the Vulnerable Sector Check), a copy of your valid driver’s license, and three (3) recent professional supervisory references.

Options to apply:

1. Apply online at: https://www.mltc.net/employment/

2. Email application to [email protected]

3. Drop off your application at the MLTC Main Office or Buffalo Narrows Sub Office.

4. Fax your application to (phone hidden)

If you are having trouble with applying, please reach out to the HR Department at [email protected] For more information, please contact our CFS Supervisors @ (306) 236-8287.

MLTC sincerely appreciates and thanks all individuals for their applications,

however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

📌 Child Enhancement Worker - Buffalo Narrows Sub Office (Canada)
🏢 MLTC Child u0026 Family Services
📍 Canada