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Touchwood Child and Family Services Inc. requires a Child and Family Services Worker for the Muskowekwan First Nation.
Position Description/Summary:
Child and Family Services Worker reports directly to the Protection Manager. The primary objective is ensuring the safety & well being of children in care and to work with the families to address identified issues.
Duties & Responsibilities:
-complete all case-plans, documentation and legal agreements in accordance with the Child and Family Services Act & the Family Centered Services Manual.
-work with families and out of home placements towards safety, well being and permanence of children.
-work closely with local community to facilitate integrated service delivery model.
-make appropriate referrals for specific needs.
-prepare documentation and attend all family services court
QUALIFICATIONS
- BSW/BISW
-criminal/vulnerable sector check; ACI check; drivers abstract
- Knowledge of First Nation culture.
- Ability to develop and establish a trusting and strong working relationship with staff, clientele, First Nation communities, and TCFS Inc. interest groups.
- Effective communication skills; computer literate.
- Must be willing to work evenings and weekends as required.
- Must possess a valid Saskatchewan Drivers Licence.
*** Candidates selected for an interview are required to provide a current Criminal Record Check and proof of education upon attending the interview.
Only applicants successfully chosen for an interview will be contacted.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Computer use
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Not required
Specific Skills
- Act as an advocate for client groups in the community
- Serve as a member of an interdisciplinary team working with a client group
- 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
Work Setting
- Social and family service agency
Client Population
- Adolescents
- Adult
- Child
Area of Social Work Specialization
- Child welfare
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