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Casework Generalist

About the Role

Atikameg Child & Family Services Society (ACFSS) is a Delegated First Nation Child & Family Organization that was created to promote a healthy and self-sustaining community, utilize a holistic (body, mind, and spirit) approach in meeting the needs of the children, youth, and families from Whitefish Lake First Nation.


The Atikameg Child & Family Services Society’s main office is in Atikameg, Alberta with a sub-office located in Edmonton, Alberta. Reporting to the ACFSS Intervention Team Lead as the direct supervisor; the Casework Generalist provides support to children who may be at risk and/or directly or indirectly involved with the ACFSS Intervention Program. Using a strengths-based approach, the program is intended to support the delivery of child

protection services for children in care.


Duties:

  • Provide a diversified case management service to children and families in need. This includes supports, and intervention services for children at risk;

  • Assessing the level of risk, undertake immediate response, and safety planning for children;

  • Works closely with community, other programs, and a focus on community partnerships to ensure that a range of child intervention services are effectively coordinated to meet the needs of families;

  • Well-developed interpersonal skills, and dedication, to the well-being of children and families;

  • Duty to contribute toward a team approach of Least Intrusive, Best Practise, and Beliefs of the Nation;

  • Required to be on the On-Call/Intake rotation list; and

  • Conducting home-visits, making collateral calls to community programs to support program success.


The Casework Generalist is a key team member and may be asked to carry out additional duties and activities related to the effectiveness and successful implementation of the ACFSS Intervention Program.


Qualifications:

  • Social Work Diploma with at least 4 years of related experience; or related diploma in the Human Services Field and at least 5 years of related experience; OR related certificate and 10 years related experience;

  • Completed Government of Alberta’s Delegation Training Program

  • Experience using trauma informed care and harm reduction practices;

  • Availability to provide services to children on weekdays, evenings, and weekends to accommodate the needs of clients; and

  • An understanding of the dynamics and demographics of First Nation communities.


Additional Requirements:

  • Current and valid Alberta driver’s license;

  • Child & Youth Information Module (CYIM) and Canadian Police Information Center (CPIC) clearances;

  • Ability to speak and/or understand the Cree language a strong asset.


Work Location:

  • ACFSS Main Office in Atikameg and ACFSS Sub Office in Edmonton, Alberta


Salary:

  • To be based on Qualifications and Experience


Please send Resumes & Cover Letters to:


Delores Weesemat

Atikameg Child & Family Services Society

E| delores.weesemat@atikamegcfs.ca


Application Deadline: February 13, 2026

We Thank everyone for their interest only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

Office: 780-767-2814
On-Call: 780-260-0359
Fax: 780-767-2835

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Edmonton Office:

Atikameg Child and Family Services

104- 170 St NW Edmonton, AB

T5P 4T2

Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Whitefish Office:
Atikameg Child & Family

Services Society
PO Box 119, Atikameg, Alberta
T0G 0C0

In order to move ahead and get on with our lives, we have to know where we came from; we have to look at where we’ve been to get to know where we’re going.”

- Mary Thomas, Shuswhap Elder -

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