Company:
Sacred Wolf Friendship Centre
Details:
Under the supervision of the Programs Director, the Family Support Worker will work along side social workers and parents to have children returned home. This job requires strong interpersonal communication skills and sensitivity to and knowledge of the local aboriginal culture.
Duties:
Maintain a caseload of a maximum of 15 clients/families
Work along side and in collaboration with a team of support workers to meet the needs of Client-Family
Provide transportation as per client service plans
Attend home visits, Coordinate meetings to develop plans and set goals with families
Work in one on one and/or group settings to support client with capacity and strength building
Act as a liaison between families and other agencies when necessary (Social Workers, Legal Aide, Probation, Doctors/Specialists, Counsellors, etc).
Work as part of Sacred Wolf team to coordinate larger community events
Develop reports and maintain statistics on client case load and other programs for the year
Attend training as required- some travel can be expected or may be required
Qualifications & Experience:
Undergraduate degree in related field or an equivalent experience with a diploma or certificate in social work or social science field
Class 5 drivers’ licence, Own transportation
Familiarity with Microsoft Office: word, excel and publisher
Strong ability to develop service plans (with client participation) and work plans
Abundance of experience working with aboriginal families and aboriginal communities and Ministry of Children and Family Development
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Willing to complete a criminal records check through the Ministry of Justice