The Caseworker will be responsible for facilitating the individualized service plans for youth residing in a group home program in North Battleford.
The agency takes a holistic and strength based approach to meeting the needs of youth, ages 12-20 years who have social, emotional and behavior challenges. The position requires team work, clinical knowledge in the areas of child and adolescent development, assessment and intervention with adolescents, strong verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to relate well to youth and families. The Caseworker is responsible for assisting youth to access community resources to address their needs, facilitating education and vocation planning, providing group work and individual counseling, completing youth assessments and progress reports, and communicating with referral agencies and families.
Eagle's Nest Youth Ranch is a non-profit organization providing residential services to youth from Saskatchewan. The organization provides a supportive work environment and offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including matched RRSP program.
The Clinical Caseworker will have a minimum of a specialized Bachelors degree in a human service discipline related to the mandate. The successful candidate will be eligible for registration with a professional human service association, for example the Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers, the Saskatchewan College of Psychologists. Demonstrated experience in trauma informed practice and a working knowledge of evidence based therapeutic interventions is a requirement. Evidence of knowledge and sensitivity towards First Nations culture, values, beliefs and history is a valuable asset.
Essential Skills
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- First Aid Certificate
Client Population
- Adolescents
- Children
Security and Safety
- Criminal record check (abstract)
Area of Counselling Specialization
- Personal growth and self-development
- Crisis intervention
- Childhood and adolescent issues