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Yellow Quill Child and Family Prevention Services Inc. is in search of a Social Worker. This position is based ON RESERVE and reports to the Prevention Manager. The SOCIAL WORKER is responsible for all Child and Family Prevention Services of the Corporation, case management and the establishment of parental supports for those dealing with family service matters.
Duties:
Assist in receiving and processing intake referrals and determining the eligibilty and appropriateness of such referrals.
On a rotational basis, manage the after-hours phone service.
Provide after-hours support as needed.
Relate positively and collaboratively with personnel in other agencies.
Develop and carry out appropriate case management plans.
Keep informed of Child Welfare Legislation.
Ensure the on-going completion of time sheets, statistical reports and mileage claims.
Attend Family Court.
Help families navigating family court.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Prevention Manager.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Numeracy
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
- Significant use of memory
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Membership in a provincial association of social workers
Additional Skills
- Use computer applications
- Perform administrative tasks
Specific Skills
- Act as an advocate for client groups in the community
Area of Social Work Specialization
- Education and training
- Child welfare