Job Order Detail

Description

We are looking for dynamic individuals who are devoted to helping others and improving the lives and wellbeing of children and families to join our team as a Case Assistant  Out of Home Care.

In this position, you will:
- Be responsible for operational support to a Child and Caregiver Support unit. Under the direction of a Family Connections Supervisor, assisting with family finding assessments, planning and providing support services.
- Explore options for placing children and assist families to work through this process.
- Make referrals for services with caregivers and coordinate case conferences.
- Research case files and document background information to support case planning.
- Develop and maintain open and honest work relationships, encouraging teamwork with clients, foster families, biological families, collateral agencies, and other members of the unit or community.
- Accompany case workers to caregiver or family homes to assist in assessing suitability and making recommendations to ensure the safety of children.

As our successful candidate, you will:
- Have a sincere commitment to invest in relationships and community, practicing from a place of connection.
- Demonstrate well-developed risk assessment, judgement and decision-making skills; implement stringent protocols and processes with information to Child and Family Program workers and supervisors.
- Have knowledge of multicultural beliefs and values, with a particular emphasis on First Nations and Metis.
- Have strong knowledge of poverty, systemic and socio-economic issues and how they impact people.
- To qualify for this position, you will have a strong knowledge of human service-related policies, practices and procedures.

The successful candidate will be required to travel extensively, work flexible hours in the evening and on weekends, and possibly transport children or parents as required.