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These individuals will have the responsibility of conducting family assessments as directed by the Ministry of Social Services on families who are interested in providing a home for child/children in care of the Ministry.
COMPLETE POSITION SUMMARY AVAILABLE FROM THE EMPLOYER.
Qualifications:
BSW/BISW with significant experience in a social services/child protection organization
Certificate in Social Work (CSW or CISW) with a minimum of four years direct child protection services experience.
Knowledge and commitment to the FSIN child Welfare and family Support Act; the Child and Family Services Act of Saskatchewan; INAC Child and Family Services Program Directive 20-1 and the INAC Saskatchewan region Child in Care Policy.
Must have a minimum of two years Child and Family Services experience.
Knowledge of child development and the impact of abuse and neglect, disability and other special needs including attachment issues as it relates to child welfare services.
Ability to understand family dynamics, conduct genogram/family clan/tribe research.
Possess excellent culturally appropriate interviewing skills.
Excellent verbal and written skills.
Demonstrated ability for critical management in ambiguous or unfavorable situations.
Current Criminal Record Check, Abuse Registry Check and a valid driver's license.
Must sign an Oath of Confidentiality.
Able to work weekends, some evenings and to travel when required.
Preference will be given to Aboriginal candidates. We sincerely thank all applicants; only candidates successfully chosen for an interview will be contacted. All candidates selected for an interview must provide a Current Criminal Record Check; a Prohibited Drug Test Report Certified by a member in good standing of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan and proof of Education upon attending the interview.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
- Significant use of memory
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