Akamihk Child and Family Services Society (ACFSS) EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY ASSESSOR

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Assessor Position

Summary Reporting directly to the Intake, Assessment, Family Enhancement Supervisor, the Assessor will be required to implement the Case Work Practice Model within scope of employment. The Assessor will work to maintain and improve upon Child Intervention services, ensure a high standard of practice within the scope of the Child, Youth and Family Enhancement Act (CYFEA), and will adhere to quality assurance practices of related child intervention legislation, policies, procedures, along with the core principles of ACFSS. The Assessor will carry out the mandate of Akamihk Child and Family Services Society, the Executive Director, along with other duties as directed by the Intake, Assessment, Family Enhancement Supervisor; and ensure that the Maskwacis Traditional Cree Language and Culture is respected, promoted and practiced in all aspects of the ACFSS.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assess and investigate to determine whether a child is in need of protection, through thorough interviews of all parties involved, as per CYFEA legislation.

• Consult with the Intake, Assessment, Family Enhancement Supervisor to determine eligibility for service and whether on-going child protection services are required according to CYFEA timelines

• Will take emergency action were indicated to protect a child; referring the child to either another branch within the agency or closing the case, while ensuring all is completed within the specified time frames

• Ensuring proper case management is completed as per agency and ministry standards • Ability to prepare court documentation, as well as attend court.

• Will do on-call • Must complete CICIO entries and all documentation/reports required as per file standards on all assigned matters

• Must be punctual

• Must be able to take direction

• Work collaboratively will all ACFSS staff

• Communicate effectively with all clients, coworkers, service providers, and community members

• Must Respect and have knowledge of the Maskwacis Cree Traditional Language and Culture

• Must maintain a high level of confidentiality

• Must have effective listening and verbal communication skills

• Must have knowledge of community resources

• Must know and adhere to the code of conduct and ethics of the organization

• Willing to attend training that pertains to job duties, as required by ACFSS

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Social Work Diploma or equivalent.

• Minimum two (2) years of experience working in Children's Services, social work or equivalent.

• Completion of CYFEA Delegation training

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CLOSING DATE: JUNE 18, 2025

HOW TO APPLY: Please fax or email Cover Letter, Resume, Criminal Record Check, CYIM, 3 references and relevant documents to: Akamihk Child and Family Services Society Attention: Kendra Johnson – Human Resources Fax: 780-585-3066 Email: Kendra.johnson@akamihkcfss.ca

Please note that only candidates short listed for an interview will be contacted. ACFSS wishes to thank all candidates applying for the position