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Moose Jaw Family Services is seeking qualified
individuals to fill casual Family Support Worker
positions (may include evening and weekends). The
successful applicants will have experience working
with and teaching adults; children and youth who
are in crisis and/or involved in services with the
Ministry of Social Services.
Security and Safety:
Saskatchewan Driver's License (clean abstract)
Child abuse registry check
Criminal record check (abstract)
Valid First Aid/CPR
Willing to attend compulsory training sessions
Job Design
Types of Clientele:
Families in crisis
Adult, children and youth
Working Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Work under pressure and in stressful situations
Work with little supervision
Working location information:
Primarily work in the homes of clientele (Moose
Jaw and surrounding districts) with the
availability to work around client's schedules.
Reporting:
Mandatory reporting of duties includes
documentation of home visits, supervised visits,
direct service meetings and monthly required
reporting.
Monthly meetings with Family Support Program
Coordinator and Ministry of Social Services Child
Protection workers inclusive to casework
Job Description:
The goal is to provide education and support in
the areas of personal wellness, parenting and
connecting these individuals to social and
community resources as per identified tasks and
outcomes on the contract.
Job Specifications:
Essential skills:
Continuous learning
Reading text
Writing - meticulous casework/documentation
required
Oral communication- facilitate educational
Working with others- inter-agency and specific
demographic
Thinking skills - conflict resolution skills and
problem solving skills
Employability Skills
Time management
Organizational and prioritizing skills
High interpersonal skill level (emotional
quotient)
Demonstrate and model positive attitudes and
behaviours
Be responsible and adaptable
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own transportation
- Own vehicle
- Valid driver's licence
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- First Aid Certificate
Additional Skills
- Administrative and office activities
- Research techniques
Type of Community or Social Service
- Child welfare
Specific Skills
- Implement life skills workshops
- Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services
- Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs
- Supervise children's visits with parents to ensure their safety
Ability to Supervise
- 1-2 people
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Work under pressure
Security and Safety
- Basic security clearance
- Criminal record check (abstract)
- Child abuse registry check
- Driver's validity licence check
Target Groups or Clients
- Families
- Children
- Aboriginal groups
- Persons with intellectual disabilities
- Persons with mental health disabilities
- Persons with learning disabilities