Job Order Detail

Description

We are seeking individuals who are compassionate, understanding, caring & trustworthy.  The Child & Family Liaison Worker will be part of a team working with children, teens, parents, families & communities; implementing & coordinating preventive services & programming at the community level.

Education:
BISW and/or equivalent to 2-yrs work experience in First Nations communities

Duties:
ensuring regular contact with children, teens, parents & families who are at risk; assist the family with a wellness plan; conduct regular home visits; conduct referrals to appropriate community agencies, support services &/or programs needed or requested by families such as family counselling, one-to-one counselling; anger management, parenting classes, loss & grief, children exposed to violence, etc; facilitate support groups for parents; facilitate healing/talking circles; facilitate parenting education, etc. Child & Family Liaison Worker will work directly in Little Pine First Nation, Poundmaker and Lucky Man Cree Nation. The ability to build trusting relationships with child/youth and participate in a professional team approach is required.  Must have the ability to relate to First Nations children and youth and have an understanding of the various issues within the communities of Little Pine First Nation, Poundmaker Cree Nation and Lucky Man Cree Nation. You will be required to travel and work flexible hours.

We thank all applicants.  Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.