Job Description

Envision Counselling and Support Centre Inc. - Seeking Family Support Workers

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
? Provide education and support for life skills, modeling appropriate boundaries, parenting skills and household management

What we can offer you:

? Supportive team environment
? Rewarding and meaningful work supporting your community
? Opportunities for professional development, growth and advancement within our expanding organization
? Optional 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:

? Grade 12 education required
? 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
? Able to perform tasks to achieve outcomes and meet deadlines
? Computer literacy - working knowledge of Microsoft office programs and the ability to learn new programs
? Strong communication, organizational, interpersonal, observation and decision-making skills
? Ability to work independently and as a member of a team, and in collaboration with other professionals
? Awareness of community resources, child development, alternative parenting strategies and knowledge of child maltreatment, family dynamics and stressors
? Must have a valid driver's license and reliable vehicle that can accommodate car seats.

Applications are always welcome. Training groups run several times per year on an as-need basis.

Please attention your application to:

Envision Counselling and Support Centre Inc.
Box 511
Estevan, SK. S4A 2A5
Attention: Renee Borhot - Family Support Program Supervisor

Or Via Indeed

Please Note: Successful applicant must consent to a Criminal Record Check

Job Type: Casual

Pay: $20.09-$22.32 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension
Flexible language requirement:

French not required
Schedule:

Day shift Evening shift Weekends as needed
Licence/Certification:

Saskatchewan Driver's License (required)
Work Location: In person