What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Service Worker - Little Grand Rapids position at (CAHRD) Centre for Aboriginal Human Resource Development Inc.?

Direct Service Worker – Little Grand Rapids

by employerrep | May 20, 2026

Southeast Child & Family Services

Published

May 20, 2026

Location

Little Grand Rapids (Fly-in, Fly-out) (7 days on, 7 days off)

Category

Social Services

Job Type

Full-time

Department

Little Grand Rapids Community Unit

Job Order Number

44863

Application Deadline

Open Until Filled

Salary/Wage

$64,395.54 - $91,474.78

Position Type

Permanent

Description

COMPETITION # 2026-029R

POSITION TYPE PERMANENT, FULL-TIME

Shift Rotation – 7 days on, 7 days off
FIFO (Fly-in, Fly-out)
Meal allowance, travel, and accommodations provided

Reporting to the Unit Supervisor, the Direct Service Worker will provide a wide range of child and family services relating to the safety and the well-being of children and families in accordance with The Child and Family Services Act; The Adoption Act; An Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, youth, and families, and both Agency and Authority Standards.

RESPONSIBILITES:

Providing protection and prevention services to the children and families of the designated Southeast First Nation community.
Carrying and managing caseloads specific to Family Protection and Children-In-Care with prescribed timelines.
Working in and intervening with crisis situations in an appropriate and timely manner.
Establishing and maintaining partnerships with community resources for clients as well as team members.
Group facilitation; team building and decision-making; taking initiative; problem-solving, leading, planning, coordinating, and facilitating meetings; de-escalating conflict; and provide solutions.
Case & file management skills; stress management; time management; & documentation detail (e.g., CFSIS, IM, etc.).
Working in a team-based environment as well as independent responsibilities.
Participating in Agency events, training and working flexible hours as required.
Willing and able to travel to designated First Nations communities and rural areas as required.
Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor of Social Work (an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered).
A minimum of one (1) year experience in front-line case management with Children-in-Care and families.
Experience conducting investigations including gathering and analyzing information to implement appropriate action(s).
Demonstrated working knowledge of and familiarity with:

Indigenous culture and an understanding of the rural cultural environment.
The Child and Family Services Act; The Adoption Act; An Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, youth, and families; Indigenous child welfare practices; First Nations history; and colonization.
Crisis intervention; child protection investigations; assessment of high-risk situations to determine appropriate response times.
Substance abuse; family violence; child abuse/neglect; grief and loss issues; and community resources.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills (specific to documentation and report writing).
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (i.e., Word, Excel, and Outlook), CFSIS, and IM.
Valid driver’s license; a reliable vehicle.
Satisfactory Criminal Record; Child Abuse Registry; and Prior Contact Check.

Please send a cover letter and a resume to employerrep@abcentre.org.

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Southeast Child & Family Services

Published

May 20, 2026

Location

Little Grand Rapids (Fly-in, Fly-out) (7 days on, 7 days off)

Category

Social Services

Job Type

Full-time

Department

Little Grand Rapids Community Unit

Job Order Number

44863

Application Deadline

Open Until Filled

Salary/Wage

$64,395.54 - $91,474.78

Position Type

Permanent

Description

COMPETITION # 2026-029R

POSITION TYPE PERMANENT, FULL-TIME

Shift Rotation – 7 days on, 7 days off
FIFO (Fly-in, Fly-out)
Meal allowance, travel, and accommodations provided

Providing protection and prevention services to the children and families of the designated Southeast First Nation community.
Carrying and managing caseloads specific to Family Protection and Children-In-Care with prescribed timelines.
Working in and intervening with crisis situations in an appropriate and timely manner.
Establishing and maintaining partnerships with community resources for clients as well as team members.
Group facilitation; team building and decision-making; taking initiative; problem-solving, leading, planning, coordinating, and facilitating meetings; de-escalating conflict; and provide solutions.
Case & file management skills; stress management; time management; & documentation detail (e.g., CFSIS, IM, etc.).
Working in a team-based environment as well as independent responsibilities.
Participating in Agency events, training and working flexible hours as required.
Willing and able to travel to designated First Nations communities and rural areas as required.
Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor of Social Work (an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered).
A minimum of one (1) year experience in front-line case management with Children-in-Care and families.
Experience conducting investigations including gathering and analyzing information to implement appropriate action(s).
Demonstrated working knowledge of and familiarity with:

Indigenous culture and an understanding of the rural cultural environment.
The Child and Family Services Act; The Adoption Act; An Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, youth, and families; Indigenous child welfare practices; First Nations history; and colonization.
Crisis intervention; child protection investigations; assessment of high-risk situations to determine appropriate response times.
Substance abuse; family violence; child abuse/neglect; grief and loss issues; and community resources.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills (specific to documentation and report writing).
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (i.e., Word, Excel, and Outlook), CFSIS, and IM.
Valid driver’s license; a reliable vehicle.
Satisfactory Criminal Record; Child Abuse Registry; and Prior Contact Check.

Non-Aboriginal
Status
Non-Status
Inuit
Metis

Salary : $64,396 - $91,475

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