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Urban Services Family Enhancement Worker
Overview
Reporting to the Urban Services Supervisor the worker will be responsible to work as part of the child and family service 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:
Provision of frontline voluntary child and family services, including intake and referral
Assisting in the delivery of statutory services as required
Planning, developing and implementation of community based prevention programs as related to child and family service needs of the community
Provision of support services to children in care
Facilitating groups, teaching parenting skills, establishing a close working relationship with other related services
Qualifications
BSW with at least two years directly related experience, preferably in First Nations Child and Family Services. An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered
Must have a commitment to First Nations child and family services, community based planning and service delivery
Working Knowledge of Bill – C92 -“An Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Metis children, youth and families”
(Bill – C92)
Must have demonstrated knowledge of and appreciation for First Nations culture and aspirations are essential
The ability to speak Ojibway will be considered a definite asset
Must have demonstrated ability to work as part of a team
Good administrative and organizational skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Must have computer training and/or knowledge of Microsoft Office
Have familiarity with the Structured Decision Making Assessment tools, Intake Module & CFSIS.
Contact
Shawn Malcolm, BSW
Urban Services Supervisor
West Region Child & Family Services, Inc.
255 Sherbrook St.
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 2B8
Fax: (204) 985-4079