Family Support Worker

Position Type: Casual  Hours available vary depending on available contracts

Hours of Work: Flexible Schedule  Daytime, Evening and Weekend Availability Required

Here's what you will do as a Family Support Worker

Take on contracts for families in crisis to provide strength-based support and treatment plans to meet the needs of the family, the Ministry of Social Services Case Manager, and our Family Support Program Coordinator

Build a professional rapport with your clients by providing flexible, reliable support and maintaining boundaries

Promote healthy child development and positive interactions between family members

Provide transportation for client appointments and supervised visits

What we can offer you

Opportunities for professional development, growth and advancement within our expanding organization

Participation in our pension plan.

Flexibility  family support workers are offered contracts to support families across Southeast Saskatchewan.

Here's what we are looking for in the ideal candidate:

A certificate, diploma or degree in Social Work, Early Childhood Education, Youth Education, or other human service disciplines, or equivalent experience providing the following: Working with children, youth and families in crisis; knowledge of the Ministry of Social Services; understanding of client-centered and strength-bases services is considered an asset

Must be able to maintain professional boundaries, take initiative, demonstrate reliability, be flexible, organized, and work independently

Strong communication, organizational, interpersonal, observation and decision-making skills

Awareness of community resources, child development, alternative parenting strategies and knowledge of child maltreatment, family dynamics and stressors

Must have a valid drivers license and reliable vehicle that can accommodate car seats.

Applications are always welcome.