Family Support Worker II, Full-Time

In Your Role You Will

• Provide flexible and responsive support to address children, youth, family or caregiver needs.
• Oversee and manage service plan goals and objectives.
• Provide care though individual program plans while respecting choices, decisions and needs of families.
• Establish trusting relationships with families to assist them toward development of interpersonal communication skills, daily living skills, and other areas of interest.
• Accommodate and respect cultural, social and religious heritage.
• Collaborate and / or work as team with community systems (i.e. school), specialized service providers, volunteers and extended family members.
• Conduct family visits in the community and is available for evening / weekend visits and / or on standby as required.
• Prepare and submit reports as per specifications and deadlines.
• Adhere to protocols that relate to abuse and appropriately reports safety concerns.
• Advocate minimizing risks and promote opportunities to maximize and / or enhance community, family and individual support networks for individuals.
• Represent WJS with professionalism and respect within our communities.
• Adhere to ethical / professional standards, perform all program activities in accordance with WJS policies and procedures as well as program specific policies, Children and Family policies, accreditation and core standards

Prior to confirmation of employment all applicants must provide a current (dated within 6 months of hiring date) Criminal Record Check and Ministry Check.

These checks can take up to 6 weeks to obtain, please ensure you prepare accordingly.

As An Ideal Candidate You Possess

• A diploma or degree in Social Work, Child and Youth Care, Early Childhood or related Social Sciences or Human Services or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years’ experience working with families. Understanding of Children’s Services, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and family dynamics.
• Knowledge of Indigenous culture is beneficial.
• Previous experience in developing community events and projects to engage with youth and families, is desirable.
• Suicide Intervention and Prevention Training and cultural sensitivity
• Valid Alberta Driver’s License, with current and clean driving abstract
• A reliable vehicle with appropriate insurance ($2million liability)
• Ability to travel to / within Vegreville and nearby communities, as well as, ability to provide transportation of clients
• Valid First Aid / CPR Certificate
• Experience working with computer software systems (i.e. Microsoft Office Suite, Case Management)
• Highly motivated, and able to work independently
Il y a 9 jours