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1 temporary PT - graveyard shift (Sept.30, 2017)
1 temporary FT - days 8am to 4pm (Sept.30, 2017)
1 permanent PT - graveyard shift
The Emergency Receiving Home Worker is responsible for the intake process, crisis intervention procedures and child-in-care procedures. The Emergency Receiving Home Worker is responsible for the safety and supervision of children in their care, as well as meal preparation and maintaining daily routines. The Emergency Receiving Home Worker must be flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the children who come into the CUMFI Children's Emergency Receiving home at varying hours.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
-Support childcare with a philosophy of building on strengths and supporting challenges.
-Conduct the intake / discharge process of the children.
-Work through the intake process: opening file, collecting information and determining areas of strength and challenges to support the children.
-Case Management, Crisis Intervention procedures, child protection and child-in-care services and protocols.
-Foster a team approach with other staff and stakeholders.
-Provide one on one support to children to create stability and a personally satisfying quality of life.
-Provide one-on-one support to clients in:
Accessing required services and resources, medical, dental and counselling, etc; Identify signs of emotional or development problems in children and bring them to the Directors attention.
-Keep contact notes on a regular basis.
-Provide travel when required for appointments, school, daycare, etc.
-Administering medication(s).
-Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
-Bachelors degree in Social Work or related field of study and / or a suitable combination of training and extensive training in working with children.
-Strong understanding of child development and human behavior.
-Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector check.
-ASIST training.
-Food Safety Certificate.
-Standard First Aid and CPR.