Job Order Detail

Description

Hours: 35 hours per week                    
Term Date:  to May 16, 2022
The Family Preservation Worker, under the direction of the Family Preservation Program Manager, focuses on providing supports and services to vulnerable and at-risk families, through flexible and intensive home visitation, referrals and collaboration with other community services, so to assist the family to develop the skills necessary to keep children safe and to keep the family intact when it is possible to do so. This position will collaborate with members of an interdisciplinary team to plan, implement, coordinate, and evaluate client care and support in consultation with individuals and their families.
Why work for SIGN? Work/life balance;Paid day off once a month;Health and dental plan;Pension Plan;Agency cell phone;Professional development opportunities.
Expectations:
Effective interpersonal skills to communicate complex and sensitive information;
Provide a high standard of care and support for clients and establish a trusting, mutually respectful relationship with families;
Schedule, prepare for & attend regular in-home visits with families;
Provide relevant resources, education, opportunities, motivation and support to families;
Assist with providing transportation;
Refer to and coordinate with other agencies;
Complete reporting standards;
Adhere to confidentiality and safekeeping of clients files and records;
Observe program and organization policy and procedure and OH&S standards.
Qualifications and experience:
A post-secondary education in a human service related field or an equivalent combination of work experience and education
A Valid Drivers License and a safe, reliable vehicle
A minimum of 2-years experience working with children and families
Experience in case management, documentation and file maintenance;
A recent (6 months or less), clear Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check;