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-The Family Service Worker is directly responsible to the Supervisor and/or Executive Director;
-Manage a caseload in the area of child welfare and family support services;
-Intake services;
-Services to children-in-care;
-Community development;
-Services to families in need of support to prevent children coming-into-care;
-Maintain computerized data, case recordings, individual and family files, etc;
-Coordinate case planning sessions and monitor case plans to ensure families are receiving services;
-Child abuse investigations;
-Will comply with the provisions of the Kanaweyimik Personnel Manual as it exists from time to time
-Must have a University Degree from a recognized School of Social Work;
-Must have at least 5 years experience and proven ability to work in the counselling and social services area with families and children;
-Must demonstrate knowledge of The Child & Family Services Act;
-Must have work experience assessing families and children;
-Must have work experience counselling families and children;
-Must demonstrate a clear understanding and knowledge of native family systems;
-Must demonstrate knowledge in the area of family violence dynamics;
-Must demonstrate knowledge of the effects of separation as it relates to placement of children;
-Knowledge of the Cree language is an asset;
-Computer skills are a position requirement;
-Excellent verbal, written and time management skills are required;
-A clear criminal records check MUST BE PRESENTED AT INTERVIEW;
-Must have a valid drivers licence.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Numeracy
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Decision making
- Job task planning and organizing
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Not required
Additional Skills
- Use computer applications
- 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
- Refer clients to agencies that provide financial assistance, legal aid, housing, medical treatment and other services
- 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
- 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
Work Setting
- Social and family service agency
- Independent or private practice
Client Population
- Adolescents
- Social assistance recipient
- Personal or social adjustment difficulty
- Minority group
- Male
- Female
- Child
Area of Social Work Specialization
- Socio-economic needs or conditions
- Child welfare
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