Location: Hearst, ON

Job type: Contract – 35 hours per week – Up to 3 months

Closing Date: November 26, 2025

What you will do in the role

• Provides fair, respectful, and culturally relevant services to First Nations children and families, consistent with the Agency’s By-Laws, Policies, Procedures, and the Ontario Child Protection
• Develops links with relevant communities on and off reserve to explore service options and strategies to address issues affecting First Nations children and
• Provides a range of ongoing child protection services to children and their families of an assigned caseload of both voluntary and non-voluntary
• Investigates and assesses allegations of child abuse and/or
• Intervenes in crises situations, assesses risk to children and determines action which may include the need for alternative
• Advocates on behalf of children and families for a variety of support services within the
• Participates as a member of the team in the achievement of departmental and team service objectives and targets, including performing other duties as
• Coordinates and facilitates customary care and society placements and prepares all required documents and supporting the child and family throughout the admission
• Acts as a witness in child welfare, criminal, and juvenile court matters in support of the agency’s recommenda

Just a few reasons to join Kunuwanimano Child and Family Services

• Opportunity to work with a dynamic team with career growth across multiple
• KCFS prides itself in providing its employees with job security, competitive wages, and a safe working environment.
• Training opportunities to support your success in the
• A defined contribution benefit pension plan (OMERS)
• Comprehensive Health Plan including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability
• Competitive vacation leaves

What you bring to the table

• BSW with previous child welfare experience within First Nations communities or 2 years of social service experience or equivalent combination of education and
• Completion of OACAS New Worker Training Modules
• Must possess a valid “G” Ontario Driver’s licence, be willing to travel, able to work flexible hours and provide on- call services when
• Must provide a $2M auto liability insurance.
• Must produce clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening
• Ability to speak an Indigenous language considered a major
• Demonstrate excellent analytical, problem solving, negotiating, decision making, planning, organizational, administrative, and oral and written communication

Please refer to our website: www.kunuwanimano.com for employment opportunities.

At Kunuwanimano Child and Family Services, we walk together in the spirit of respect, learning, and community. Our approach to hiring reflects our commitment to Indigenous-led service, Nation-based healing, and creating a workplace where everyone feels safe, valued, and supported.

We encourage applications from First Nations individuals, particularly those from Treaty 9 communities and our partner Nations. We honour education, professional experience, and the deep knowledge that comes from culture, community, and lived experience.

As an equitable employer, we welcome applications from all qualified persons, including those who identify as Two-Spirit, LGBTQ+, non-binary, francophone, persons with disabilities, and other equity-seeking groups. Accommodation is available on request from candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Please note that preference will be given to qualified Indigenous applicants. Please self-identify.

Meegwetch to all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.