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OBJECTIVE:
The Nipawin Oasis Family Support Program provides direct support services to families in their home by strengthening communication and problem-solving skills, enhancing family cohesion, while decreasing the number of children coming into the care of the Ministry.
ACTIVITIES:
- Teach appropriate parenting techniques, child development, behaviour management, life skills training and necessary skills for caring for child(ren)
- Assist families in developing a support system, accessing both formal and informal resources in the community relevant to their needs
- Provide intensive support to families during traditional as well as non-traditional hours
KNOWLEDGE:
- A Bachelors degree in social work, psychology or other human service field or combination of training and experience
- Must have knowledge understanding and sensitivity to Indigenous cultures and traditional parenting practices
- Ability to communicate in Cree is an asset
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Extensive knowledge of, and compliance with the guidelines, policies and procedures for children under The Child and Family Services Act
- Maintain confidentiality and proper storage of personal information
- Ability to establish trusting relationships and handle stressful situations
- Ability to set appropriate limits & boundaries with families
- Ability to work flex hours that includes traditional and non-traditional hours
- Self-motivated, with good organization and time management skills
- Acceptable criminal record and child vulnerability checks
- Must have a valid driver's licence, with clean abstract & insured vehicle
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Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own transportation
- Own vehicle
- Vehicle supplied by employer
- Willing to travel
- Valid driver's licence
Additional Skills
- Use computer applications
- Perform administrative tasks
Specific Skills
- Write reports (assessment, follow-up, progress, court reports, etc.)
- Prepare case histories
- Follow up results of counselling programs and clients' adjustment
- Evaluate effectiveness of counselling programs and interventions
- Develop and implement counselling and intervention programs to assist clients in determining goals and means of attaining them
- Identify additional/alternative services and provide referrals
- Liaise with communities
- Facilitate groups
- Teach life skills
Work Setting
- Community service organization
Client Population
- Adolescents
- Adults
- Families
- Children
- Aboriginal groups
Work Location Information
- Rural community
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Work under pressure
- Large caseload
Security and Safety
- Criminal record check (abstract)
- Child abuse registry check
- Child welfare check
- Driver's validity licence check
- Driving record check (abstract)
Area of Counselling Specialization
- Substance abuse
- Stress management
- Sexual abuse and trauma recovery
- Personal growth and self-development
- Mediation
- Life transitions
- Family and marriage
- Depression
- Crisis intervention
- Conflict resolution
- Childhood and adolescent issues
- Career
- Behaviour disorders
- Assertiveness training
- Anger management
- Anxiety/panic
- Cross cultural issues
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