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Family Enhancement Worker, Oxford House (Bunibonibee) Sub-Office, (#2020/21-041RRR)
Overview
The Family Enhancement Worker will provide children and families with support services to keep them from entering the child and family services protection system by providing preventative service opportunities and resources, facilitating awareness and education, advocacy and counselling. The overall aim is to engage parents, extended family, and community partners in identifying problems and participating in services and supports that address family needs. The Family Enhancement Worker will utilize a continuum of resources, develop case plans, coordinate the resources and supports needed and arrange linkages/connections to other community resources such as day programs, respite services and other culturally-appropriate resources. The Family Enhancement Worker will possess and utilize the interpersonal skills to work with children, families, staff, and collaterals.
Qualifications
Qualifications:
• Knowledge of CFS legislation, issues and standards
• Knowledge of Child & Family Services Information System (CFSIS) is an asset
• Excellent assessment, interviewing, and counselling skills
• Demonstrated crisis intervention and conflict resolution skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Good organizational, time management and prioritizing skills
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize workloads and meet deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Must be self-motivated with the ability to work independently as well as a team setting
• BSW Degree preferred with experience in child welfare or combination of education and experience in a related field
• Enrolled or interest in the BSW program is ideal
• Sensitivity to and understanding of First Nations culture and values
• Ability to speak the Cree language would be considered an asset
Contact
Human Resources Department
Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba
Competition #2020/21-041RRR
315 McGee Street
Winnipeg, MB R3G 1M7
Fax: 204-790-4455
Email: hr@awasisagency.ca