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Position Description/Summary:
Prevention Services Worker reports to the Prevention Services Supervisor. The primary objective is to work closely with Families and Family Services to ensure safety and wellbeing of children by decreasing the level of risk.

Duties & Responsibilities:
    Providing evidence based parenting programming to youth and families which will enable them to live in a healthy, functioning family unit.
    Obtaining accreditation in a Best Practice parent training program.
    Actively participate with Family Services and family group conferencing, case conferences, and case planning.
    Provide educational awareness in schools to promote well-being.
    Hosting workshops and seminars on appropriate parenting and life skills.
    Developing promotional campaigns to bring awareness regarding parenting skills to a local level.
    Working closely with all community resource personnel to establish services for families.
    Referring to appropriate agencies for specific needs such as counseling services for families.
    Advocating and assisting clients to remove barriers.
    Coordinating family camps: large and mini groups, and family outings.
    Maintaining accurate program files.
    Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:
    BSW/ BISW or a related degree.
    Criminal Record, Valid Drivers License and Drivers Abstract Clearance