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The SIGN Family Preservation Program, an Intensive In Home Support Program, focuses on providing supports and 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 and to keep the family in tact 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 collaborates and advocates with other professional and community agencies. This will be a term position of 10 months.
The successful candidates 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 and youth development
- Knowledge of addictions and mental health issues and the effects on relationships and families
- The ability to use a strength based approach to teach and motivate families for success and change
- The knowledge and respect of various cultural values and practices and the ability to develop trusting relationships with all families
- The ability to independently and effectively manage caseloads, case files and documentation requirements
- An ability to communicate well and to work independently and constructively with a team
- Strong time management and communication skills
- The flexibility to work non-traditional hours and days
Thank you for all applications but only selected candidates will be contacted.