Job Order Detail

Description

The SIGN Family Preservation Program, an Intensive In Home Support Program, focuses on providing supports and services to vulnerable and at risk families, through 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.
The Family Preservation Worker works with families, primarily in the family home, to address identified family and individual needs and collaborates and advocates with other professional and community agencies.
Education/Professional Experiences:
*    A post-secondary education in a human service related field
*    A minimum of one year of experience working with various children and families
*    A Valid Driver?s License and a safe, reliable vehicle
*    A Criminal Records Check & A Vulnerable Sector Check
*    A Child Abuse Registry Check
Assets/Abilities, inclusive of (but not limited to):
*    The knowledge and understanding of child development and positive parenting practices
*    The knowledge and understanding of how trauma and abuse can affect child and youth development
*    Knowledge of addictions and child, youth and adult mental health issues
*    The ability to use a strength based approach to teach and motivate families for success
*    The knowledge and respect of various cultural values and practices and the ability to develop trusting relationships with all families
*    The ability to independently and effectively manage caseloads
*    An ability to communicate well and to work independently and constructively with a team
*    Strong time management and communication skills
*    The flexibility to work non-traditional hours and days, including evenings and weekends
Please send your resume with a brief cover letter to:
    Shelley Zoerb
    SIGN Intensive Integrated Services, Program Manager
    #115, 345 Broadway St. W.
          Yorkton, SK       S3N 0N8
  Fax: (306) 782-3499
Employment to commense Aug 06,2018