Family Service Worker

Position Description / Summary :

Family Service Worker reports to the Family Services Supervisor. The primary objective is to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children by working with families to address identified risks.

Duties & Responsibilities :

• Be an Officer Under the Act with all powers ancillary thereto pursuant to the provisions of The Child & Family Services Act, for the Province of Saskatchewan.
• Complete all case-plans, documentation and legal agreements in accordance with the Family Centered Case Management Manual.
• Provide support, counseling and interventions to address the identified risk factors.
• Actively participate with Prevention Services in family group conferencing, case conferences, and case planning.
• Work with families and out of home placements toward safety, well-being and permanence of children.
• Work closely with all community resource personnel to establish services for families.
• Referring to appropriate agencies for specific needs such as counseling services, addictions treatment, child assessment, etc.
• To prepare all required documentation for and attend Family Services Court.
• Advocating and assisting clients to remove barriers.
• Provide informational sessions regarding ICFS and The Child & Family Services Act to community resources.
• Ensures that all files and documentation are up-to-date and accurate.
• Apprehension of children when necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.
Requirements :
• BSW or BISW
• Must be able to provide a recent and satisfactory Criminal Record, Child Abuse, and Driver’s Abstract Clearance

ICFS offers a comprehensive benefits package.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICANTS : Tuesday, August 20th, 2024

Submit cover letter and resume with : two (2) professional references and one (1) reference from your most recent supervisor / manager . Cover letter must indicate permission to contact references. ICFS thanks all interested applicants; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.