Anishinaabe Child & Family Services
FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER
WINNIPEG – OUTREACH OFFICE
Anishinaabe Child & Family Services is seeking one (1) full-time Family Support Worker to work out of the Outreach Office at Unit 54-1313 Border Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Family Support Worker will provide family support services to families in need of immediate assistance, as identified by the CFS Worker and the Supervisor. The Family Support Worker focus will be on prevention and strengthening the family unit. The Family Support worker must be available to work flexible hours, when required.
SPECIFIC DUTIES:
- Provide respite when required.
- Provide one-to-one support for a child.
- Be a role model to parents and children.
- Guide parents in their role as caregivers and provide advocacy when needed.
- Provide detailed documentation of each visit with the family.
- Maintains all confidential information in accordance with the established procedures and Provincial legislation.
- To work closely with the Child & Family Services Worker and the family to implement the goals and objectives as stated in the case plan.
- To have consistent communication with the Child & Family Services Worker regarding the progress of the case plan.
- To accompany parents and children to appointments when necessary.
- Must have computer skills.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum of Grade 12 and a minimum of 3 years work experience working with children and families.
- Excellent communication, documentation, problem solving and evaluation skills.
- Good working knowledge of Provincial Legislation and Standards.
- Ability to work independently but also in a team setting.
- Knowledge and understanding of First Nations traditional values and beliefs pertaining to families and children.
- Ability to speak an aboriginal language will be considered an asset.
- Must have own vehicle and valid driver’s license.
· The successful applicant must provide a clear criminal record check and a child abuse registry check.
· Salary will be based on education and relevant work experience
DEADLINE FOR RESUMES: Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 1:00 PM
Please submit Cover Letter, Resume with three (3) References to:
Henrietta Pratt - HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER
Anishinaabe Child & Family Services
Unit 56 – 1313 Border Street
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3H 0X4
Email: [email protected]
Fax: 204-957-1734
We thank you for your interest in applying; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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