What you can expect/get in this role:
- A rewarding, challenging and dynamic work environment – every day is different;
- ongoing partnerships with First Nations, Indigenous groups, community partners, and family networks;
- opportunities to work from a practice framework that identifies families’ current strengths and integrates these factors to support increased safety for children and youth;
- flexible work options;
- start your employment with 4 weeks vacation, plus sick leave and special leave;
- competitive pay and benefits, professional growth and leadership learning opportunities;
- relocation assistance may be considered;
- working in a place voted as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers; and
- a lifestyle that allows you to access our vast backyard and thriving culture and arts scene.
What we do:
- Responsible for the day-to-day function of child welfare work in Whitehorse, as outlined under the Yukon’s Child and Family Services Act;
- work collaboratively and transparently with Yukon First Nations and/or Indigenous governments;
- conduct investigations, assessments and provide preventative and support services to children and families who may be at risk of abuse or harm;
- work compassionately with families while navigating difficult, complex, and at times, high-risk situations; and
- provide after-hours on-call coverage on a rotational basis.
Job description:
- Work within a multi-cultural environment, and particular openness and interest in learning about Yukon First Nation’s culture;
- demonstrate strong knowledge and experience in the principles of social work and child welfare case management practices;
- use ethical decision-making skills that demonstrate the ability to complete assessments, investigations, and essential protection services at a highly professional level;
- demonstrate professional practice as guided by the Canadian Association of Social Work Code of Ethics;
- demonstrate professionalism and trauma-informed skills to work with high-risk complex cases;
- build and maintain effective relationships and professional partnerships; and
- demonstrate the ability to deescalate clients and/or interact with potentially volatile and aggressive individuals.
Training:
- Core knowledge training for child welfare social workers within the first year of hire, including a particular focus on Yukon First Nations culture, lived experience and ways of knowing;
- opportunities to grow individual child welfare practice with specialized training such as: forensic interviewing, signs of safety, nonviolent crisis intervention;
- broad course offerings through our internal professional development system called YG Learn;
- support for career and professional growth through internal assignment opportunities; and
- partial financial support for approved professional development and educational programs.
Recruiting process
Interested applicants apply on our website www.YUKON.ca by creating a career profile.
At each step of the recruitment process, candidates are notified by email if they have been successful and if they will be moving to the next step:
Step 1. Resume is reviewed and candidate is notified.
Step 2. Written assignment (if required).
Step 3. Interview.
Step 4. Reference checks.
Step 5. Conditions of employment.
Step 6. Offer of employment.
Job requirements:
- Bachelor of social work;
- social work experience and/or practicum in providing services to families, children and individuals;
- vulnerable sector RCMP security clearance;
- valid Yukon driver’s license;
- occasionally travel within and outside of territory; and
- work extended hours or be on standby on evenings/weekends with limited notice.
Branch profile/spotlight
Family and Children Services is the mandated provider of child welfare services as found in the Yukon Child and Family Services Act (CFSA). The Act legislates powers and responsibilities for child protection and adoption matters. Family and Children’s Services works closely with Yukon First Nations and the Council of Yukon First Nations in delivery of services across the branch. Family and Children Services is made up of three program areas. The Family Resource Unit offers universal programming to all Yukon families, the Child Protection area deliver services under the CFSA for the whole territory, and Youth Justice delivers services under the Youth Criminal Justice Act across the Yukon.