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Yorkton and Service Area
Start Date: May 20, 2014
The Intensive In Home Support Program focuses on providing supports & services to vulnerable and at risk families, through intensive home visitation, referrals and collaboration with other community services, so to assist the family to develop the skills necessary to keep children safe & to keep the family intact when it is possible to do so.
The Family Preservation Worker works with families, primarily in the family home, to address identified family and individual needs and and collaborates and advocates with other professional and community agencies.
The successful candidate should have the Education and Professional experiences of:
A post secondary education in a human service related field
A minimum of one year of experience working with various children and families
A valid Driver's License and a safe reliable vehicle
A Criminal Records Check
A Vulnerable Sector Check
A Child Abuse Registry Check
And the assets and abilities, inclusive of (but not limited to):
The knowledge and understanding of child development and positive parenting practices
The knowledge and understanding of how trauma and abuse can affect child & youth development
Basic knowledge of addictions & mental Health issues & the effects on relationships & families
The ability to teach and motivate families for success and change with a strength based approach
The knowledge & respect of various cultural values & practices & the ability to develop trusting relationships with all families
The ability to independently & effectively manage caseloads, case files & documentation requirements
An ability to communicate well and to work independently & constructively with a team
Strong time management skills
The flexibility to work non-traditional hours & days
Closing date May 9, 2014