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The Recruiters are individuals whose primary role is dedicated to locating families for children in care that are off reserve who may have a membership to any Band in Saskatchewan. This recruitment activity will be undertaken both off and on reserve. This position is also responsible for the researching, locating and interviewing families as required to determine suitable family resources (preferably extended family or cultural families). The identifying of potential caregiver's for extended family care including persons of sufficient interest (PSI), alternate care or foster will include: consulting with the Agency regarding specific families identified for child/sibling group to determine the safety of children in these homes; consult with the Agency to determine genograms/family trees to determine that all potential extended family are sought; when required; consult with other Family Finder Recruiters or Assessors in the province should a proposed family reside in their area. These individuals shall meet all reporting requirements as prescribed by Touchwood Child and Family Services and the Ministry of Social Services.
QUALIFICATIONS
Experience in working with and supporting families;
BSW/BSIW would be definite asset however is not a necessity;
Certificate in Social Worker CSW or CSIW would be a definite asset;
Significant experience in social services/child protection organization would be an asset
Those Individuals whom meet criteria will be contacted directly for an Interview.
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Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
Additional Skills
- Perform administrative tasks
Work Setting
- Social and family service agency
Area of Social Work Specialization
- Child welfare