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Alternate Care Worker

Overview

Reporting to the Alternate Care Supervisor, the worker will be responsible for performing a variety of duties within the Alternate Care Unit. This position and is based out of the Dauphin Sub office.

Duties will include:
 Foster home recruitment and development
 Foster home orientation
 Foster Parent training, workshops, and education
 Repatriation (intake)
 Identify and develop a network of Alternative Care resources, both regular and specialized
 Network and support to foster homes

Qualifications

 BSW with at least two years related experience preferably in First Nations Child & Family Services. An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.
 Must have a strong commitment to community based service delivery
 Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills
 Must have demonstrated interpersonal skills
 Must be able to work as part of a team
 Knowledge of and appreciation for Ojibway culture and First Nations aspirations are essential.
 The ability to speak Ojibway would be considered an asset
 Good administrative and organizational skills
 Must have computer training and/or knowledge of Microsoft Office
 Be familiar with the Structured Decision Making Assessment tools, Intake Module & CFSIS is essential

Contact

Marie Lavallee, BSW, RSW
Alternate Care/GGK Supervisor
West Region Child & Family Services, Inc.
P.O. Box 280
Erickson, Manitoba R0J 0P0
Fax: (204) 622-5248

Job Details

Application End Date
Job Category
Human Services
Area of Interest
Human Services
Employment Type
Full-time, Regular
Job Location
Dauphin, MB
Salary
commensurate with experience and training and according to the Provincial pay scale.
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