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Touchwood Child and Family Services Inc. requires a Child and Family Services Worker for the Muscowpetung First Nation.
Position Description/Summary:
Child and Family Services Worker reports directly to the Protection Manager. The primary objective is ensuring the safety and 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