Kainaiwa Children’s Services Corporation - Support for Permanency Worker (BTCPS)

UpSourced HR•Standoff, AB

About The Position

Kainaiwa Children's Services Corporation is seeking a Support for Permanency Worker to join their team. This role is responsible for assessing, approving or disapproving, supporting, and monitoring adoptive applicants and adoptive placements. The primary focus is on the adoptable child, with secondary clients including caregivers, birth families, and the child's community and culture. The position aims to promote safety, stability, belonging, cultural connection, and the best interests of the child through permanency planning. The Support for Permanency Worker reports to the Placement Resource Supervisor and collaborates with various teams and individuals involved in the child's care.

Requirements

Bachelor of Social Work degree; Bachelor of Arts degree in a related human services field; Social Work Diploma; Child and Youth Care Diploma; or an equivalent combination of additional education and related experience may be considered.
Knowledge of the applicable child welfare legislation, First Nation Agreements and protocols.
Excellent interviewing, assessment, analytical, communication, and report writing skills.
Proficient use of computers, Microsoft 365, email, databases, and related software.
Ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise sound judgment, and manage sensitive information professionally.
Ability to establish and maintain respectful working relationships with children, families, caregivers, staff, agencies, and community members.
Strong organizational, time management, problem solving, and decision making skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a culturally respectful and child focused manner.
Successful applicants must provide a current, clear Criminal Record Check, Intervention Record Check, and a copy of a valid Driver's Licence, and may be required to travel as part of assigned duties.

Nice To Haves

Delegation training would be considered an asset.
Understanding of the Blackfoot Language, culture, traditions, and community values would be an asset.

Responsibilities

Complete assessments, interviews, home studies, documentation, and recommendations related to adoptive applicants and permanency planning.
Review and evaluate applicants to determine suitability for adoption and make recommendations for approval or disapproval in accordance with legislation, policy, and agency procedures.
Provide support, guidance, and education to adoptive applicants, caregivers, and adoptive parents throughout the permanency process.
Ensure the child's cultural identity, family connections, community ties, and Blackfoot values are considered and supported in permanency planning.
Work collaboratively with birth families, caregivers, service providers, and community and cultural supports to support the child's permanency plan.
Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential case notes, reports, assessments, and related documentation.
Follow the applicable legislation, related policies, First Nation Agreements, protocols, and Blood Tribe Services procedures.