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QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor of Social Work/Indian Social Work.
Knowledge of First Nation policies and legislations, Saskatchewan Child and Family Services Act, the FSIN Child Welfare and Family Support Act, Policy and Procedures Manual for Family Centered Services (MSS), and other legislation;
Knowledge of various First Nations culture.
Must possess a working knowledge of the principles, and techniques of interviewing, case management, and crisis intervention;
Main Functions:
Provide child protection services- to children and families;
Work with others in the community in preventative care and maintenance;
Formulate and implement casework plans, in collaboration with others, and counsel families with the goal of maintaining the family unit;
Investigates & evaluates reported cases of neglected, abandoned or abused children;
Coordinates CPS investigation process related to the child and family;
Knowledge of all standards when children are taken into care;
Coordination of support services when children are taken into care;
Providing voluntary placement services;
Assist with adoption & post adoption services transfers when needed;
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
- Significant use of memory
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Not required
Additional Skills
- Use computer applications
- Supervise other social workers, paid para-professional staff, student trainees and volunteers
- Perform administrative tasks
Specific Skills
- Act as an advocate for client groups in the community
- Plan programs of assistance for clients
- Interview clients to assess their situation and determine the types of services required and eligibility
- Investigate cases of child abuse or neglect and take authorized protective action when necessary
- Evaluate the effectiveness of counselling and social programs
- Develop prevention and intervention programs to meet community needs
Work Setting
- Social and family service agency
Client Population
- Adolescents
- Adult
- Minority group
- Female
- Elderly
- Child
Area of Social Work Specialization
- Social policy development
- Community development
- Child welfare
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