Role overview

Are you looking for an opportunity to help children and families in either a small or huge way? Are you looking to gain experience to further enhance your social services experience? Whether it is reuniting families or attending cultural activities with families, Sagkeeng Child & Family Services may have that opportunity for you!

Sagkeeng Child & Family Services is looking for mature, reliable and skilled Support Workers to provide support services for our Children and Families.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Safe and timely transport of children or families to and from family visits/appointments
Supervision of family visits, ensuring all are safe
Provide support to children in care and families
Detailed note writing and documentation
Flexible working hours to accommodate the needs and schedules of the children or families who require in-home support.
To report to the direct service supervisor.
To support families or children who have been identified by the supervisor as requiring services and implement those services as requested by supervisor (frequency of visits, length of visits, etc.).
To work in collaboration with conditionally safe plans within open PRT and CIC files as required as a means to mitigate risk and avoid apprehension. (Could be in-home supervision, transportation to drug screens, mentoring, etc.).
To work in collaboration with DSW/DSS in implementing case plans.
To provide documentation regarding significant concerns or incidents as identified by supervisor.
Supervises family visits as required and directed by supervisor.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Minimum completion of high school; or a combination of education and related experience may be considered

REQUIREMENTS

Valid Class 5F Driver’s license
Full access to a safe and insured vehicle; with a minimum of $2,000,000 liability
Satisfactory Criminal Record, Child Abuse Registry and Drivers Abstract

SPECIAL SKILLS

Excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to write short or detailed contact notes
Valid First Aid and CPR Certification preferred

Sagkeeng Community members and Indigenous candidates are encouraged to self-identify.

Qualified candidates will be required to undergo a criminal record check, child abuse registry check, and a prior contact check as a condition of employment. Sagkeeng Community members and Indigenous candidates will be given preference and are encouraged to self-identify as being of Indigenous descent.