Job Order Detail

Description

The Family Support program is a partnership between AIDS Saskatoon and the Ministry of Social Services. Part time worker needed to work the following shifts; Mondays 4pm-12am and alternating weekends 4pm-12am. Opportunity for extra shifts during holiday seasons may be available.  

Responsibilities
- Comfort working with at risk families in the inner core;
- Knowledge of challenges in the inner city community;
- Knowledge of addiction and its impact on parenting;
- Must understand and operate using Harm Reduction Model;
- Knowledge of community services and agencies in Saskatoon;
- Ability to assess volatile situations and provide personal safety;
-Respond quickly to emergent needs as identified by Mobile Crisis, the Ministry of Social Services, and the family themselves;
- Ability to think creatively as well as critically to provide best outcome;
- Ability to participate as a member of a team on an inter-agency team;
-Good oral and written communication skills;
-Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Word;
-Maintain documentation and make sure appointments are followed through on;
-Any other duties as required.
Qualifications
-Must agree to Criminal Record, Child Abuse Registry, and Vulnerable Sectors Checks and possess a valid Drivers License;
-Degree in Social Work or equivalent, training or experience in social service delivery required;
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel an asset.