Intake Worker

WRCFS is a mandated First Nations child and family services Agency responsible to provide a full range of services, including statutory services, voluntary services and prevention services to the children and families of its nine First Nations, residing on and off reserve. The purpose of the programs of WRCFS is to sustain, support, and enhance family and community life. Reporting to the Community Based Team Supervisor, the Intake worker will be responsible to work as part of a team in delivering a full range of child and family services utilizing a community based model of service delivery, with emphasis on prevention and resource services as a frontline approach.

DUTIES INCLUDE:
 Ensure a working knowledge of CFS legislation, regulations, standards and WRCFS policy and procedures
 To operate within the mandate, understanding the role of a mandated worker
 Complete the Structured Decision Making Tools (SDM) as required
 Provide Intake services using the Intake Module (IM)
 Provide direct service; early intervention; and placement.
 Ensure there is development of relevant community resources of an ongoing nature and networks effectively with the existing resources
 Ensure culturally appropriate services
 Make referrals to appropriate resources based on family assessments
 Complete necessary administrative duties
 Establishment of good working relationships with other community services and resources