Case Aid

Bi-weekly (Days, Monday-Friday)

Charlottetown, O’Leary, Montague, Souris, and Summerside)

The PEI Department of Social Development and Seniors aims to encourage the development of an innovative, diverse and inclusive workforce which enables the organization to realize its diversity and inclusion goals as outlined in the Diversity and Inclusion Strategy 2022 2025.

The incumbent’s primary responsibility is to support Investigations and Focus teams and case plans as per direction from the primary social worker on the file to meet both individual, family and agency goals within the Children Services and Child Protection Teams.

This includes services to children and families under the authority of the Child Protection Act who may be residing in alternative care homes.

Duties will include but are not limited to :

Review current case plan and assist in expanding goals as they become known through supports to the child.

Gather and review past child protection file information.

• Contact collateral sources to gather information.
• Be present with social worker in interviews with children, parents, caregivers, and other relevant sources of information.
• Conduct home visits, observe family members interactions and observe living conditions to provide information and education relating to parenting and safety of children.
• Arrange for and attend medical exams for children, provide information to the professional on the child’s well being.
• Complete appropriate documentation and be present in the service of documents to parents.
• Coordinate with the Social Worker to arrange appropriate placements and gather required information to support the placement.
• In consultation with the Social Worker, Compile and gather information throughout the course of C&FS involvement to make referrals to community agencies as required.
• Provide case information to the Social Worker and supervisor.

Provide transportation of clients as required.

• Engaging in case planning activities under the direction of Social Worker to prevent separation and to preserve the integrity of the family.
• Make referrals to appropriate services as assessed by Social Worker.
• Maintain ongoing communication with service providers as needed.
• Work to develop partnerships with service providers and community.
• Other duties as required.
30+ days ago