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This is an initiative to provide information, advocacy and support to families of children aged 6-17 years. It is specifically for First Nation communities in the Ile a la Crosse and Meadow Lake ECIP service area.
Qualifications:
Post-secondary degree in Social Work, Education, Health or related fields. Will consider those with less education who have relevant work experience.
Experience working with special needs children/youth and their families at home or in school.
Ability to work cooperatively with other agencies and professionals.
Experience in case management, documentation, stats collection.
Must possess cross-cultural knowledge and sensitivity.
Valid driver's license (travel required). Criminal Records check will be required.
Essential Skills
- Writing
- Problem solving
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Computer use
Transportation/Travel Information
- Willing to travel
- Willing to travel regularly
- Valid driver's licence
- Travel expenses paid by employer
Type of Community or Social Service
- Early intervention programming for at-risk youth
Specific Skills
- Obtain information and prepare reports or case histories
- Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services
- Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs
- Develop, coordinate and implement the delivery of specific services within the community
- Provide personal services support to persons with special needs
- Establish registry of special needs support workers
- Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients
- Maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research
Work Location Information
- Rural community
- Remote location
Security and Safety
- Criminal record check (abstract)
- Child abuse registry check
- Driver's validity licence check
Target Groups or Clients
- Adolescents
- Families
- Children
- Aboriginal groups
- Persons with physical disabilities
- Persons with mental health disabilities
- Persons with learning disabilities