The North Service Area in Prince Albert requires one Child & Caregiver Support Worker to provide services under the Authority of The Child and Family Services Act and The Adoption Act.
As a Child & Caregiver Support Worker, you will be responsible for delivery of services, which include casework and resource planning related to a variety of programs for children
The North Service Area in Prince Albert requires one Child & Caregiver Support Worker to provide services under the Authority of The Child and Family Services Act and The Adoption Act.
As a Child & Caregiver Support Worker, you will be responsible for delivery of services, which include casework and resource planning related to a variety of programs for children in care, foster families and/or extended family caregivers. You will provide a range of services designed to provide protective, preventative and support services to extended families, foster parents, adoptive parents, alternate caregivers, plus children and their families using the P.R.I.D.E. model and the Family Centered Case Management Model of practice.
You will work effectively and positively with co-workers, supervisors, the regional management team and caregivers to support regional directions that continuously improve or enhance service delivery to children and their families. You will act as a liaison and consultant where required, with FNCFS and other community agencies, on matters relating to service delivery and decisions regarding children. When required, you will be expected to represent the unit, Ministry and region on various agency, community or internal committees. You will be required to travel throughout the city and rural area and work flexible hours.
To qualify for this position, you will possess a Bachelor of Social Work, Bachelor of Indigenous Social Work, or an equivalent Bachelor of Social Work degree from an accredited university, as approved by the SASW or CASW/CASWE. Candidates must clearly indicate in their covering letter or resume where they have acquired their knowledge, skills, abilities. Selection of candidates will be assessed based on this information.