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**Please note that this position is located in, and employed by, the Yellow Quill First Nation**
Reporting directly to the Health Program Manager with clinical supervision provided by Saskatoon Tribal Council Focus Prevention Coordinator, the Prevention Worker is responsible for carrying out the duties as outlined herein.
Duties
1.Adhere to the Personnel Policy as set out by the Chief and Council;
2.Work closely with the Health Program Manager and in cooperation with the Health Committee, Chief and Council and all front line workers;
3.Introduce the Prevention program to community membership and provide continual promotion;
4.Facilitate Community information workshops on effective and healthy parenting;
5.Provide information, counselling and support services to families;
6.Screen for the safety of the child/children such as risk of abuse and neglect and communicate risk to the appropriate party;
7.Provide intervention as appropriate;
8.Refer reports of child abuse and neglect for investigation;
QUALIFICATIONS:
1.BISW or BSW/CSW and/or training and experience in the Human Services field.
2.The ability to speak Saulteaux, an effective understanding of Saulteaux culture and spirituality, and experience working with First Nations communities is preferred.
3.Knowledge of case management, crisis intervention procedures, child protection, child-in-care services and protocols.
4.Must have a valid Saskatchewan drivers license, reliable vehicle and meet the community insurance requirements.
5.Must have a clear current CPIC (Canadian Criminal Records Check), which identifies a vulnerable sectors check.
Please visit www.sktc.sk.ca for full job description.
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own vehicle
- Valid driver's licence
Work Setting
- Aboriginal band council
Security and Safety
- Child abuse registry check
- Child welfare check
- Driving record check (abstract)