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Provide an alternate approach to the well-being of the child, the family and the community that is based on the development of prevention services resting on the foundations of First Nations values and beliefs. The context of prevention services development will be discussed with the support of family and community members. The Prevention Services Worker will network with community based programs, the Cote Working Group and YTCCFS Inc. to provide and/or enhance relevant community based prevention services.
Qualifications as required by Cote First Nation:
Certificate in Social Work (CSW or CISW) and 24 months experience in a related field of employment.
OR
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW or BISW)
OR
4 year University undergraduate degree in a related discipline & 18 months experience in a related field of employment
OR
Grade 12 with minimum 5 years experience in a related field of employment.
Legal Requirements:
Must submit a current Criminal Record Check including a Vulnerable Sector Check.
Provide a current Prohibited Drug Test Report Certified by a member in good standing of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan.
Must possess a Valid Class 5 Sask. Driver's License and a reliable vehicle.
PLEASE CONTACT EMPLOYER FOR DETAILS of Requied Knowledge Skills and Abilities.
We sincerely thank all applicants. Only applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.
Candidates selected for an interview are required to provide a current Criminal Record Check, a Prohibited Drug Test Report Certified by a member in good standing of the College of Physicians & Surgeons of Saskatchewan and proof of valid Saskatchewan Drivers License upon attending the interview.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Numeracy
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
- Significant use of memory
Additional Skills
- Use computer applications
- Supervise other social workers, paid para-professional staff, student trainees and volunteers
- Perform administrative tasks
Specific Skills
- Act as an advocate for client groups in the community
- Serve as a member of an interdisciplinary team working with a client group
- Provide public education and consultation regarding counselling services, issues and methods
- Provide counsel and therapy to help clients resolve social and personal problems
- Plan programs of assistance for clients
- Lobby for solutions to problems affecting client groups
- Interview clients to assess their situation and determine the types of services required and eligibility
- Investigate cases of child abuse or neglect and take authorized protective action when necessary
- Evaluate the effectiveness of counselling and social programs
- Develop prevention and intervention programs to meet community needs
- Deliver presentations at conferences, workshops or symposia
- Conduct social research
- Apply for social program funding
Work Setting
- Aboriginal band council
- Health care institution
- Educational institution
- Community service organization
Client Population
- Adolescents
- Adult
- Social assistance recipient
- Physically disabled
- Personal or social adjustment difficulty
- Minority group
- Mentally impaired
- Male
- Female
- Elderly
- Developmentally delayed
- Child
Area of Social Work Specialization
- Social research
- Socio-economic needs or conditions
- Personal adjustment
- Health
- Family mediation
- Education and training
- Community development
- Child welfare
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