Description

Using a family-centered, strengths-based assessment approach that focuses on the whole family that values family participation and experience, and respects the family's culture and ethnicity.  The Family Preservation/Navigator Worker, under the direction of the Family Enhancement Manager, is responsible for providing core, flexible, short-term, intensive preventative home based services and support to families in which children are at imminent risk so as to keep children safe and to avoid having to place a child in care. The applicant must have a demonstrated knowledge in:
a) Assessment, care planning, counselling, referral, case management and monitoring;
b) Implementing awareness and educational workshops, activities and events.
c) Working with families, children and youth, community groups, volunteers and agencies. An ability to speak and/or understand Cree is a definite asset.