CHILD AND FAMILY ALL NATIONS COORDINATED RESPONSE NETWORK
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY - COMPETITION # 522
The Child and Family All Nations Coordinated Response Network (ANCR) provides centralized, essential services in five key program areas that relate to the delivery of comprehensive and coordinated child and family services in the City of Winnipeg. The five program areas encompass crisis response services, intake case services, abuse investigations, community programs and emergency placements.
ANCR is generally the first point of contact with the child and family services system. The ANCR office is accessible 24 hours a day/7 days per week, with a common telephone intake service. ANCR handles both emergency and non-emergency calls, where fully qualified staff performs the initial assessments and, depending on the situation, either deal with the call directly, or refer callers to appropriate services.
POSITION: Child Exploitation Abuse Investigator – Term for 6 months
The Child Exploitation Abuse Investigator operates as part of Winnipeg’s StreetReach team and is intended to serve children and youth in Winnipeg who are at the highest risk for sexual exploitation.
CLASSIFICATION: SP4
SALARY: $26.68 - $36.99 per hour
CLOSING DATE: March 10, 2013
PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO ABORIGINAL CANDIDATES
DUTIES:
- Reports to the Supervisor of the Abuse Investigations Program, the Child Exploitation Abuse Investigator works in collaboration with the StreetReach Coordinator, Winnipeg Police Services and Community Outreach Services.
- Acts as a liaison between the StreetReach Team and ANCR.
- Responsible for screening and assessing referrals to the abuse investigation Program
- Responsible for investigating abuse allegations
- Responsible for providing crisis intervention
- Responsible for completing the required written documentation and providing other services under the mandate of the Child and Family Services Act and the Child and Family Services Authorities Act.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Candidates will posses a Bachelor of Social Work degree
- Two years related experience in working with sexually exploited youth or an equivalent combination of education and experience with at risk adolescence.
- Demonstrated skills and experience in the area of Investigating abuse allegations regarding exploited youth and children, crisis intervention and assessing high risk situations.
- Knowledge, experience and ability working in a cross-cultural, time sensitive and team environment are essential.
- Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills are required.
- Applicants will be subject to a satisfactory criminal records check, child abuse registry check; Prior Contact Check
- Must have a valid driver’s licence and access to a vehicle.
Your cover letter and resume must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications. Please submit your resume with cover letter and competition number to:
Human Resources
Child and Family All Nations Coordinated Response Network
835 Portage Ave, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3G 0N6,
FAX: 944-4182 or email: ancr-hr@gov.mb.ca
We thank all who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.