Family Service Worker - Jobs in Dauphin, MB

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INTERNAL/EXTERNAL POSTINGMichif Child and Family Services invites applications forFAMILY SERVICE WORKER – FAMILY SERVICESFull Time Permanent PositionsClassification: SP3/SP4, $26.96 - $34.72 / $29.73 – $41.23 per hourHours of Work: 7.25 hours per day or 36.25 hours per weekCompetition Numbers: 2021023-FSW-D; 2021031-FSW-DLocation: Dauphin, ManitobaUnder the supervision of the Supervisor, Family Services, the Family Services Worker will work as part of a team to provide support and guidance to our families, children and youth under the mandate of the Child and Family Services Act, providing services such as child protection and assessment, casework, legal preparation, working with caregivers and collaterals.Key Responsibilities and Activities:Identify and investigate complaints of neglect, abuse or where children are at risk and in need of protection and assess the level of risk to determine case planning strategies and apprehensions.Conduct investigations and assessments of children at riskInterview children, using a variety of age-appropriate methods, to formulate case goals and plansDevelop working relationships with clients, from a variety of cultural backgrounds, and develop case plan to address the issues that necessitated Agency involvement and work with families of children at risk in home setting in order to improve a family’s level of functioningCoordinate delivery of services to meet identified needs through case management, referral to community resources, advocacy and providing supportive or rehabilitative servicesProvide counselling services to children and families and teach strategies to families to minimize risk and improve level of functioningEvaluate the client’s progress in the service recommendations as per the case plan and develop collaborative relationships with caregivers for the delivery of services for the child in carePrepare foster parents, relatives and other substitute caregivers to receive children in placement to minimize trauma and facilitate adjustmentCoordinator delivery of services to meet identified needs through case management, referral to community resources, advocacy and providing supportive or rehabilitative servicesEvaluate the client’s progress, monitor family functioning and investigate any allegationsMaintain regular contact with child, parent(s), birth family, and caregiverWork to transition a child to his/her parent(s) care when risk factors have been reducedInitiate permanent placement planning when necessaryPrepare for and participate in legal and court actionsCompile and document information for pre-trial and collaborates with the lawyers and/or legal representative to implement legal action including serving Notices of HearingPrepare testimony for children and/or self and testifies in court hearingsComplete all administrative and reporting requirementsComplete assessments and closing and transfer summaries, as per Provincial StandardsComplete documentation including written service contracts, referral forms, placement formsRecord and maintain daily contact note journals and updates on case status, letters and memosKey Qualifications:EducationBSW or BA and two years related experience, or a combination of education and five years related experienceExperienceKnowledge related to areas of substances abuse, family violence, child maltreatment, and child developmentStrong oral and written communication skillsDemonstrated skills in areas of crisis intervention, abuse investigation and assessing high risk situationsExperience working with Metis and Inuit peopleAccess to a vehicle and possession of a valid Manitoba driver’s license as travel to various Agency offices throughout the Province will be required.Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesAble to establish priorities and work effectively in a high volume and time sensitive environment.Demonstrated understanding of Metis and Inuit culture and communitiesSound knowledge of computer skills using Microsoft office, e.g. Outlook, Excel and WordAbility to maintain highly sensitive and confidential informationAbility to work cooperatively within a team environmentIntent of the processThe immediate intention of this selection process is to fill two permanent positions from the work location currently listed on the posting.Prior to commencing employment the successful applicant will be asked to provide satisfactory results of a Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search, a Child Abuse Registry Check, Prior Contact Check and a Driver’s Abstract at their own expense. In light of long processing times for these checks we encourage applicants to apply early, as this will reduce wait times to begin employment.Michif Child & Family Services offers a supportive and progressive work environment, competitive salaries, excellent benefits package and training opportunities.We thank all who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.Preference will be given to qualified Metis/Inuit/Indigenous applicants. All are encouraged to self-declare in their cover letterThe positions will remain open until filled.Quick Apply

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