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POSITION SUMMARY:
The Family Finder Worker (FFW) is responsible for child-specific and family finding recruitment with the goal of permanence for children. The focus of work is to work actively with children and youth in care or at risk of entering care where permanence is required for their safety, security and well-being. The FFW is intended to have an intensive and short-term role with the goals of ensuring a system of supportive adults and identifying a permanent resource committed to the child/youth referred. The incumbent of this position will be responsible for locating extended family, so that to the greatest extent possible, the Agency has located the most appropriate extended family supports in the child / youths life who can best meet and promote their need for safety, well-being, and permanence.