Piikani Child and Family Services- Family Empowerment Liaison

Piikani Child and Family Services - Family Empowerment Liaison

Piikani Child and Family Services (PCFS) is a non-profit organization that delivers intervention and prevention services to the Piikani Nation. The Family Empowerment Liaison position focuses on assisting families in developing, creating, and achieving the goals they identify in their empowerment plan. The Liaison connects families to relevant resources and supports in the community that help keep families together. This role follows clients through the intake process and guides them through the supports and services identified by the family to assist their well-being. The position is responsible for providing direct outreach, home visitation, empowerment plan execution, and connection to services for high-risk/vulnerable families when needed.

Working Conditions

This is a full-time, indefinite-term position. Hours of work are 8:00am–4:00pm, Monday through Friday. After-hours, evenings, and weekend work is required from time to time. This role will primarily work from our Brocket office; some travel may be required. The wage ranges from $55,000–$60,000 per year depending on experience and education. A benefits package including health and dental will be provided after a successful 90-day probation period. This position offers opportunities to participate in Blackfoot cultural programs, field trips, lunch and learns, and social events.

Duties

• Provide intake support services as needed.
• Assist parents/caregivers in developing their empowerment plans to improve their families' well-being and reach their goals.
• Guide and monitor families as they navigate service providers, advocating when needed as support, ensuring quality assurance.
• Assist families with creating their network of wrap-around supports for their families, including elders, extended family, community resources, respite, mentoring, counselling, health services, and traditional knowledge keepers.
• Identify and form partnerships with high-quality community providers and agencies whose services are relevant to families’ needs and connect families to identified services.
• Stay current with information about the surrounding community and area resources.
• Liaison with the Child Protection Team regarding high-risk files.
• Assist clients in setting goals based on their individual needs assessments and identifying steps to achieve their goals; monitor progress and complete check-ins.
• Collect and enter data for individual files; keep clear, concise notes for client files.
• Coordinate scheduling and attend case consults and appointments with community providers involved with the client; maintain regular contact with the client's network of service providers.
• Perform duties in accordance with PCFS policies and procedures in a highly confidential and professional manner.
• Attend and participate in weekly case consult meetings with the Supervisor and weekly staff meetings with the support team to evaluate client needs, goals, and progress.
• Conduct home visits.
• Transport clients as needed.
• Stand by/on-call as needed.
• Support clients' attendance at community programs, workshops, conferences, etc., when needed.
• Facilitate group presentations based on trends in clients’ needs.
• Other duties as assigned by Management.

Requirements

• Diploma in Social Work or Human Services. Other related education such as Psychology, Health or Mental health and addictions will be considered.
• At least two years of experience in human services or related fields.
• Blackfoot Language and culture knowledge is highly valuable in this position.
• Criminal Record Check including Vulnerable Sector along with Child Intervention Check.
• Reliable transportation and Class 5 Driver's License.
• Current CPR, Infant CPR, and First Aid Certification.
• Ability to multi-task, organize and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to understand the unique dynamics of a family system and apply appropriate interventions as needed.
• Awareness of diversity, equity, and inclusion frameworks with a non-judgmental attitude.
• Problem solving ability and ability to learn and adapt to the situation at hand.
• Consistency in applying appropriate interventions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Crisis intervention and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to take initiative, multitask, organize and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to adapt to change and willingness to learn as the community needs change.

Position details

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industries: Individual and Family Services

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