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Doctor’s leadership through COVID-19 pandemic recognized by the AMC
from February 3 2023
BY DAVE BAXTER
LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER, WINNIPEG SUN
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A local doctor and expert on Indigenous health care was recognized this week for the work she has done since the COVID-19 pandemic began to help keep Indigenous people and communities safe and keep them educated about the dangers of the COVID-19 virus.
During a ceremony on Jan. 31 in Winnipeg, the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs presented an award to Dr. Marcia Anderson, the vicedean of Indigenous health, social justice and anti-racism at the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences.
Since COVID-19 first hit Manitoba in the spring of 2020, Anderson has worked in the role of public health lead for the First Nations pandemic response co - ordination team, working to communicate timely and accurate information about COVID-19 to First Nations communities and people.
“We have to recognize our people that take the lead in being able to provide and get us together in times of hardship for our First Nations community,” AMC Grand Chief Cathy Merrick said on Tuesday as Anderson was being recognized.
"We thank you from the bottom of our hearts for doing the work that you were able to do.”
Anderson was also recognized earlier this year for her work as the lead of the First Nations pandemic response coordination team, as back in August she was named the recipient of the 2022 Lieutenant Governor’s Award for Excellence in Public Administration.
CREE NATION CHILD & FAMILY CARING AGENCY
Child & Family Services Worker/
Intake Worker –
Permanent Position
Lynn Lake Sub Office
Lynn Lake, Manitoba
Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency (CNCFCA) is responsible for administering and providing for the delivery of Child and Family Services. CNCFCA is dedicated to providing comprehensive CFS Services that are community-based and incorporate both protection and prevention services.
Our agency will strive to maintain family unity.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the supervision of the Unit Supervisor(s), the Child & Family Services Worker/Intake Worker is responsible for providing and administering CFS Services in accordance with the Child & Family Services Act.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
§ Responsible for gathering information and assessing child and family functioning problems
§ Responsible for the development of case plans for children and families within program guidelines and provide referrals, support, guidance and problem solving
§ Responsible for all file documentation, referrals, ensuring services are applied
§ Case Monitoring, Risk Assessment & Follow up
§ Provides case management and support for children in care and families
§ Receive & Assess Requests for Service
§ On-Site Risk Assessment
§ Determine & Implement Service
§ Documentation, Practice & Relationship Building
QUALIFICATIONS
§ Work experience in Child and Family Services with demonstrated knowledge of child development, family centered service, early intervention, family support and community-based services
§ Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) or related undergraduate degree in Human Services (preferred)
§ Ability to converse fluently in Cree (is an asset)
§ Excellent assessment, intervention and writing skills
§ Knowledge of the Child and Family Services Act and provincial standards
§ Ability to use a variety of computer applications including CFSIS and FACTS
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
§ Must pass a criminal records check, child abuse and prior check
§ Cannot be active on a protection case
§ Maintain absolute confidentiality
§ Varied amounts of travel required
§ Must have a valid Manitoba driver’s license
§ Must be able to provide own vehicle for work
§ Required to provide on-call services on a rotating basis
§ Other duties related to the position may be assigned
Deadline: February 9, 2023 @ 4:00 pm
Submit cover letter & resume along with three (3) references marked
“personal & confidential” to:
Human Resource Manager
Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency Box 10130, Opaskwayak, MB. R0B 2J0
Fax: 204-623-3847 Email: hr@creenation.ca
We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
“Please visit our website at https://creenation.ca”
Our office ensures that best practices in COVID-19 are observed. Under Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency’s COVID-19 vaccinations policy, all applicants are required to be fully vaccinated.
Anderson reflected on the work she and others have done throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
“The work that we were able to do in support of First Nation communities, urban Indigenous communities, and diverse Black and racialized communities required so many people to share leadership, vision, commitment and love,” Anderson said in a release.
“People brought the best of their knowledge, experience and skills to do the best we could to close gaps in access and outcomes.
“That approach to serving our communities was what made the biggest difference in our pandemic response.”
— Dave Baxter is a Local Journalism Initiative reporter who works out of the Winnipeg Sun. The Local Journalism Initiative is funded by the government of Canada.
CREE NATION CHILD & FAMILY CARING AGENCY
Intake Worker – Term Position
Mosakahiken Cree Nation Moose Lake, Manitoba
Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency (CNCFCA) is responsible for administering and providing for the delivery of Child and Family Services. CNCFCA is dedicated to providing comprehensive CFS Services that are community-based and incorporate both protection and prevention services.
Our agency will strive to maintain family unity.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the supervision of the MCN Supervisor and as required under the Child and Family Services Act, the Intake Worker assesses requests for service with reference to risk of children, functioning of families and service needs of families, provides crisis intervention, initiates child protection investigations, apprehends children at risk and places them in appropriate and/or available placements, initiates referrals to other community collaterals as required, and completes written reports, file recordings, forms and correspondence.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
§ Receive & Assess Requests For Service
§ On-Site Risk Assessment
§ Determine & Implement Service
§ Documentation, Practice & Relationship Building
QUALIFICATIONS
§ Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) or related undergraduate degree in Human Services
§ Work experience in Child & Family Services with demonstrated knowledge of child development, child abuse, family-centered service, early intervention, family support and community-based services
§ Excellent assessment, intervention and writing skills
§ Knowledge of the Child and Family Services Act and provincial standards
§ Understanding of child development and child abuse theory and practice
§ Knowledge of available resources within the community
§ Ability to use a variety of computer applications such as CFSIS and FACTS
§ Ability to converse fluently in Cree (preferred)
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
§ Must pass a criminal records check, child abuse registry check and prior contact check;
§ Cannot be active on a protection case;
§ Must maintain absolute confidentiality in accordance with agency requirements;
§ Varied amounts of travel required within this position;
§ Must have a valid Manitoba driver’s license;
§ Must be able to provide own vehicle for work;
§ Other duties related to the position may be assigned.
Deadline: February 9, 2023 @ 4:00 pm
Submit cover letter & resume along with three (3) references marked “personal & confidential” to:
Human Resource Manager
Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency Box 10130, Opaskwayak, MB. R0B 2J0
Fax: 204-623-3847 Email: hr@creenation.ca
We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
“Please visit our website at https://creenation.ca” Our office ensures that best practices in COVID-19 are observed. Under Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency’s COVID-19 vaccinations policy, all applicants are required to be fully vaccinated.
CREE NATION CHILD & FAMILY CARING AGENCY
Intake Worker –Permanent Position
Pukatawagan Sub Office
Mathias Colomb Cree Nation
Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency (CNCFCA) is responsible for administering and providing for the delivery of Child and Family Services. CNCFCA is dedicated to providing comprehensive CFS Services that are community-based and incorporate both protection and prevention services.
Our agency will strive to maintain family unity.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the supervision of the DIA Service Manager and as required under the Child and Family Services Act, the Intake Worker assesses requests for service with reference to risk of children, functioning of families and service needs of families, provides crisis intervention, initiates child protection investigations, apprehends children at risk and places them in appropriate and/or available placements, initiates referrals to other community collaterals as required, and completes written reports, file recordings, forms and correspondence.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
§ Receive & Assess Requests For Service
§ On-Site Risk Assessment
§ Determine & Implement Service
§ Documentation, Practice & Relationship Building
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
§ Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) or related undergraduate degree in Human Services
§ Work experience in Child & Family Services with demonstrated knowledge of child development, child abuse, family-centered service, early intervention, family support and community-based services
EXPERIENCE
§ Excellent assessment, intervention and writing skills
§ Knowledge of the Child and Family Services Act and provincial standards
§ Understanding of child development and child abuse theory and practice
§ Knowledge of available resources within the community
§ Ability to use a variety of computer applications such as CFSIS and FACTS
§ Ability to converse fluently in Cree (preferred)
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
§ Must pass a criminal records check, child abuse registry check and prior contact check.
§ Cannot be active on a protection case.
§ Varied amounts of travel required within this position.
§ Must have a valid Manitoba driver’s license.
§ Must be able to provide own vehicle for work.
§ Other duties related to the position may be assigned.
Deadline: February 7, 2023 @ 4:00 pm
Submit cover letter & resume along with three (3) references marked “personal & confidential” to:
Human Resource Manager
Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency
Box 10130, Opaskwayak, MB. R0B 2J0 Fax: 204-623-3847 Email: hr@creenation.ca
We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
“Please visit our website at https://creenation.ca”
Our office ensures that best practices in COVID-19 are observed. Under Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency’s COVID-19 vaccinations policy, all applicants are required to be fully vaccinated.
