Job Order Detail

Description

AIDS Saskatoon, a community-based harm reduction agency, is looking for an organized and resourceful individual to fill the position of 2 casual IFS Worker. This position works alongside other IFS team members. The IFS Workers report directly to the IFS Coordinators.

The Intensive Family Support program is a partnership between AIDS Saskatoon and the Ministry of Social Services. Casual workers will fill time slots that are in the range of 9:00am-midnight.  

Responsibilities
Comfort working with at risk families in the inner core;
Knowledge of challenges in the inner city community;
Knowledge of addiction and its impact on parenting;
Must understand and operate using Harm Reduction Model;
Knowledge of community services and agencies in Saskatoon;
Ability to assess volatile situations and provide personal safety;
Respond quickly to emergent needs as identified by Mobile Crisis, the Ministry of Social Services, and the family themselves;
Ability to think creatively as well as critically to provide best outcome;
Ability to participate as a member of a team on an inter-agency team;
Good oral and written communication skills;
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Word;
Maintain documentation and make sure appointments are followed through on;
Any other duties as required.

Qualifications
Must agree to Criminal Record, Child Abuse Registry, and Vulnerable Sectors Checks and possess a valid Drivers License;
Degree in Social Work or equivalent, training or experience in social service delivery required;
Personable, courteous and punctual.

AIDS Saskatoon respects the value that diversity brings to our workplace. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply. PREFERENTIAL CONSIDERATION WILL BE GIVEN TO ABORIGINAL APPLICANTS. AIDS Saskatoon relies on section 48 of The Saskatchewan Human Rights Code for this measure. People living with HIV, AIDS or HCV are encouraged to apply. All applications will be kept confidential.