Kina Gbezhgomi Child and Family Services

File Disclosure Clerk

Manitoulin District, OntarioFull-time
CA$68,243.24 - CA$83,929.84 annually
About the Job
OVERVIEW:
Reporting to Kina Gbezhgomi Child and Family Services in-house counsel, the File Disclosure Clerk is responsible for providing all access and permissible disclosures in accordance with Part X of the Child, Youth, and Family Services Act, Federal Act Respecting First Nation, Inuit and Metis Children, Youth and Families, and Agency policy and procedure. The incumbent will be responsible for preparing file disclosures including but not limited to requests from clients, former clients, legal representatives, court ordered file disclosures, requests from office of the Children’s Lawyers, community partners, and others.
QUALIFICATIONS:     
  • Accredited College Diploma in Legal Office Administration or Law Clerk or Post-Secondary education relevant to the position.
  • Two (2) years’ experience in a related field working with legal disclosures.
  • Experience in working within an Anishinaabe Child and Family Well-Being Services is preferred or proven experience in working with Anishinabek people.
  • Have a class ‘G’ Ontario Driver’s License, access to a personal vehicle and be able to travel.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & ABILITIES
·         Receive disclosure requests and prioritize based on type and timelines.
·         Request and receive all required documents from party requesting disclosure, including signed consents, prior to producing disclosure.
·         Identify and request all necessary case documentation for disclosure requests.
·         Complete court ordered disclosures, file disclosure request, from other agencies, offices, and/or individuals.
·         Redact case files to produce non-identifying file disclosures.
·         Communicate with staff, disclosure clients, external agencies, and community partners, as required.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
·         Given the traditional practices of the Anishinabek, from time-to-time exposure to wood smoke and the burning of sacred medicines, including tobacco, sweet grass, sage, or cedar, may occur within the work setting.
·         Candidates must live within service area, or be willing to relocate

Applicants are encouraged to visit our website at www.kgcfs.org/employment to review the full job description.
KGCFS offers competitive wages, a generous benefits package and an OMERS pension plan.
 
Please submit your application marked “Confidential-Disclosure Clerk”. Include in your application a cover letter, resume, and (3) three reference letters - two (2) employment related from recent employers.
Please also detail in your application:  education, employment experience, and cultural participation.
Applications are accepted and in the following order of preference: by email, fax at
 
Human Resources – Confidential
Disclosure Clerk
Kina Gbezhgomi Child and Family Services
Main Office - 98 Pottawatomi Avenue,
Wikwemikong, Ontario   P0P 2J0
 
Email: hr@kgcfs.org
 
KGCFS is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible workplace in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment process. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Conditions of Employment: Successful candidates will be required to provide a Police Record Check (level determined by position), a satisfactory Driver’s Abstract, proof of $1M Liability Insurance, and supervisory references (with consent to contact).
About Kina Gbezhgomi Child and Family Services
On April 1, 2012 Kina Gbezhgomi Child And Family Services transferred the direct service delivery and management of the prevention services inclusive of family and community support services to the First Nations. Each of the First Nations and Kina Gbezhgomi Child and Family Services has a Contribution Agreement outlining the roles and responsibilities of the agency and First Nation in this collaborative partnership inclusive of agency support and training, funding arrangements, service and financial reporting. Kina Gbezhgomi Child And Family Services completed this process as a transition phase to a fully integrated child welfare model in preparation for designation as a child welfare agency, and also to reflect the membership requests in relation to First Nation community based delivery of prevention services.

VISION:
Kina Gbezhgomi Child And Family Services will honour and support our family’s and community’s inherent authority to care for their children based on unity, traditions, values, beliefs and customs.

MISSION:
Our services ensure children are protected and stay connected with their culture, language and community while strengthening family and community relationships.