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The Yorkton Tribal Council Child and Family Services (YTCCFS) Inc. is seeking a Family Services Worker based out of the YTCCFS Central Office located in the City of Yorkton SK. THIS IS A TERM POSITION. Working under the direction of the Guardianship Manager the Family Service Worker (FSW)provides a wide range of services and is responsible for providing child protection services to all children in long term care that are persons of sufficient interest (PSI). The Long Term Care FSW is also responsible for utilizing an integrated approach in all aspects of the case file and standards, to follow up on reports of possible child abuse, neglect and abondonment.
Qualifications:
Knowledge & commitment to the FSIN Child Welfare and Family Support Act, The Child and Family Services Act of Saskatchewan, INAC Child and Family Services Program Directive 20 - 1, and the INAC Saskatchewan Region Child in Care Policy
Knowledge of Cree, Saulteaux, Nakota and Dakota culture and language as well as the political and social objectives of the member First Nations.
A Bachelor of Indian Social Work or Bachelor of Social Work or Bachelor level degree in a directly related field. Core and SDM training is a definite asset. Ability to apply & utilize case management tools & methodologies.
Ability to make decisions using sound judgment in difficult or ambiguous situations
Demonstrated organizational & time management ability in order to maintain accurate & current information & documentation relating to case files. Ability to investigate, assess, identify risks & develop an action plan to ensure the safety & well-being of children.
Excellent oral & written communication skills
Ability to monitor compliance of the objectives of case plans with clients & families
Must provide a current criminal record check & submit to Abuse Registry screening
Able to work some evenings & weekends.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Significant use of memory
Specific Skills
- Investigate cases of child abuse or neglect and take authorized protective action when necessary
Work Setting
- Social and family service agency
Area of Social Work Specialization
- Child welfare
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