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Bigstone Child & Family Services is hiring an Assessor to receive and respond to reports, inquiries, and concerns regarding children and youth who may be in need of intervention and to support timely, culturally respectful assessment, referral, and response.

Bigstone Child and Family Services is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion in our workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and celebrate the unique contributions of Indigenous peoples and communities.

LOCATION: Wabasca, AB

JOB CLASSIFICATION: Full-Time

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Receive reports, inquiries, and concerns regarding children and youth who may be in need of intervention
• Gather relevant information from reporters, families, collateral contacts, service providers, historical records, and approved information systems
• Assess information received to determine urgency, immediate safety concerns, and whether further assessment or intervention may be required
• Consult with the Assessment Supervisor regarding intake decisions, response requirements, and matters requiring escalation
• Provide crisis support, information, and referrals and connect children, youth, and families with appropriate resources.
• Document intake information, screening decisions, safety concerns, referrals, and other required information accurately and within required timelines
• Use approved case management and information systems to review and record relevant case information
• Work collaboratively with children, youth, families, colleagues, community resources, service providers, and other professionals
• Provide clear information about BCN Child & Family Services programs, services, intake processes, and referral options

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS:

• Bachelor of Social Work with related experience, or an approved equivalency
• Knowledge of applicable child intervention legislation, standards, policies, and practice requirements
• Strong assessment, interviewing, critical-thinking, communication, and crisis-response skills
• Ability to assess urgency, recognize safety concerns, and make timely decisions in consultation with the appropriate supervisor
• Knowledge of community resources and ability to support appropriate referrals
• Ability to work respectfully with First Nations children, youth, families, communities, culture, and identity
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and accurate case documentation
• Driver’s licence, screening, delegation, and other position-specific requirements to be confirmed by BCN CFS

Deadline: October 16, 2026

Thank-you in advance to all the applicants. Only applicants that meet the criteria will be contacted for an interview.

Application question(s):

• Will you be able to reliably commute or relocate to Wabasca, AB for this job?

Work Location: In person