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Position Description/Summary:
Family Service Worker reports to the Family Services Supervisor. The primary objective is to ensure the safety and well being of children by working with families to address identified risks.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Be an Officer Under the Act with all powers ancillary thereto pursuant to the provisions of The Child & Family Services Act, for the Province of Saskatchewan.
Complete all case-plans, documentation and legal agreements in accordance with the Family Centered Case Management Manual.
Provide support, counseling and interventions to address the identified risk factors.
Actively participate with Prevention Services in family group conferencing, case conferences, and case planning.
Work with families and out of home placements toward safety, well-being and permanence of children.
Work closely with all community resource personnel to establish services for families.
Referring to appropriate agencies for specific needs such as counseling services, addictions treatment, child assessment, etc.
To prepare all required documentation for and attend Family Services Court.
Advocating and assisting clients to remove barriers.
Provide informational sessions regarding ICFS and The Child & Family Services Act to community resources.
Ensures that all files and documentation are up-to-date and accurate.
Apprehension of children when necessary.
Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
BSW or BISW
Criminal Record, and Drivers Abstract Clearance
Essential Skills
- Document use
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Computer use
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Not required
Additional Skills
- Use computer applications
- Perform administrative tasks
Specific Skills
- Serve as a member of an interdisciplinary team working with a client group
- Refer clients to agencies that provide financial assistance, legal aid, housing, medical treatment and other services
- Interview clients to assess their situation and determine the types of services required and eligibility
- Investigate cases of child abuse or neglect and take authorized protective action when necessary
Work Setting
- Social and family service agency
Client Population
- Adolescents
- Adult
- Child
Area of Social Work Specialization
- Child welfare
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