Details:
Duties: Maintain a caseload of a maximum of 15 clients/families Work along side and in collaboration with a team of support workers to meet the needs of Client-Family Provide transportation as per client service plans Attend home visits, Coordinate meetings to develop plans and set goals with families Work in one on one and/or group settings to support client with capacity and strength building Act as a liaison between families and other agencies when necessary (Social Workers, Legal Aide, Probation, Doctors/Specialists, Counsellors, etc). Work as part of Sacred Wolf team to coordinate larger community events Develop reports and maintain statistics on client case load and other programs for the year Attend training as required- some travel can be expected or may be required Adhere to Sacred Wolf Friendship Centre Policy and Procedures
Under the supervision of the programs director, the Family Support Worker will work along side social workers and parents to have children returned home. This job requires strong interpersonal communication skills and sensitivity to and knowledge of the local aboriginal culture.
Salary: wages will commensurate with education and experience plus benefits
Qualifications & Experience:
Undergraduate degree in related field or an equivalent experience with a diploma or certificate in social work or social science field - Class 5 drivers’ licence, Own transportation
Familiarity with Microsoft Office: word, excel and published - Strong ability to develop service plans (with client participation) and work plans - Abundance of experience working with aboriginal families and aboriginal communities and Ministry of Children and Family Development - Ability to maintain confidentiality - Willing to complete a criminal records check through the Ministry of Justice