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Heres what you will do as a Family Support Worker:
*Take on contracts for families in crisis to provide strength-based support and treatment plans to meet the needs of the family, the Ministry of Social Services Case Manager, and our Family Support Program Coordinator
*Build a professional rapport with your clients by providing flexible, reliable support and maintaining boundaries
*Promote healthy child development and positive interactions between family members
*Provide transportation for client appointments and supervised visits
*Provide education and support for life skills, modeling appropriate boundaries, parenting skills and household management
What we can offer you:
*Rewarding and meaningful work supporting your community
*Opportunities for continuous personal and professional growth
*Flexibility family support workers are offered contracts to support families across Southeast Saskatchewan, and are only required to report directly to their base office to participate in training and month end
Heres what we are looking for in the ideal candidate:
*Grade 12 education required
*A certificate, diploma or degree in Social Work, Early Childhood Education, Youth Education, or other human service disciplines, or equivalent experience providing the following: Working with children, youth and families in crisis; knowledge of the Ministry of Social Services; understanding of client-centered and strength-bases services is considered an asset
*Must be able to maintain professional boundaries, take initiative, demonstrate reliability, be flexible, organized, and work independently
*Working knowledge of Microsoft office programs and the ability to learn new programs
*Strong communication, organizational, interpersonal, observation and decision-making skills
*Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
*Must have a valid drivers license and reliable vehicle that can accommodate car seats.
Essential Skills
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Computer use
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own transportation
- Willing to travel
- Valid driver's licence
- Travel expenses paid by employer
Security and Safety
- Criminal record check (abstract)