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The Yorkton Tribal Council Child and Family Services Inc. is a seeking an energetic, enthusiastic individual to fill the Prevention Services Worker Position for Pheasant Rump First Nation. The successful candidate will be required to work as a team member of the multidisciplinary prevention team assigned to the implementation of the integrated strategy across primary, secondary and tertiary setting within the service area. The Prevention Services Worker will provide an alternate, holistic, and/or eclectic approach to the well-being of the child, the family and community understanding within their respective First Nations. Development of prevention services with a strong cultural foundation in the ways of knowing, reasoning, values/virtues, and beliefs as taught through the culture and tradition of the First Nation people. The Prevention Services Worker will network with community-based programs, the respective Prevention Services Committee and YTCCFS Inc. to provide relevant community-based prevention services. Preference will be given to Community Members or Residents. This Position will be located on the Pheasant Rump First Nation and will be focused on community relation to prevention resources, and in conjunction with the YTCCFS team approach. The position will enhance growth and development for children and youth at risk, provide support and guidance to families at risk, and shall be supervised by the Yorkton Tribal Council Child and Family Services Inc. Prevention Services Manager. Qualifications: Certificate in Social Work (CSW or CISW) or 24 months direct child protection services experience. OR Bachelor of Social Work (BSW or BISW) OR a 4 year University undergraduate OR degree in a related discipline and 18 months of relevant work experience OR Grade 12 with a minimum of 5 years experience in a related field. Ability to utilize computers & Data Base.
Essential Skills
- Document use
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own vehicle
- Willing to travel
- Valid driver's licence
Security and Safety
- Criminal record check (abstract)
- Driving record check (abstract)
- Drug test