Job Description

Roles and Responsiblities
The Family Worker will be responsible in carrying out the mandate of the Child and Family Services, will utilize a strength-based approach to gather, analyze and interpret child and family information to formulate assessments for the purpose of case planning. Reports to the Protection supervisor.

Identify, document and respond to physical, emotional and behavioral indicators of abuse, neglect and emotional injury.

Perform Structural Decision-Making Risk assessments (SDM) at all required points in the life of a case file.

Assess strengths and needs of children and families in collaboration with the family while assisting to increase protective factors and decrease risk factors.

Conduct face to face interviews with children and families to assess risk and safety.

Provides referrals, support, support, guidance and families to address issues related to family functioning.

Organizes, arranges and conducts case conferences and/or participates in Family Circles.

Support clients by building confidence and skills.

Ensures compliance for case management standards.

Assist clients to increase protective factors and decrease risk factors in their environment.

Provide supports, referrals and guidance to available services to stabilize family functioning.

Consults with Supervisor as required, documents discussion and outcomes.

Ensures all documentation is complete as per Family Centered Case Management Policy and file standards.

Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of services and supports in addressing the identified risk factors.

Utilize computer systems (Redmane) for case management purposes, inputting all required case information.

Legal and procedural requirements are completed.

Attendance at court to give testimony to cases facts.

Ensure the development of a safety plan and required support is identified within the plan.

Participate in the intake and on-call schedule for after hour services on a rotational basis.

Provide updated client contact information to Administration Unit to ensure accuracy of payments.

Adhere to all OLFS policies and procedures

Other duties complimentary of the role of Family Worker

Qualifications
B.I.S.W., BSW

2+ years' experience child protection

Valid Class 5 driver's license with acceptable abstract

Clear criminal record with vulnerable sector

Competencies

• Knowledge and experience of family dynamics
• Understanding of •The Child and Family Services Act of Saskatchewan•
• Understanding of the historical significance of residential schools and how it relates to OLCN
• Work under pressure and stress situations
• Experience in program development and planning
• Strong principles and ethics
• Work under pressure and stressful situations
• Attention to detail
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Physical ability to lift up-to 20lbs

Hazards Associated with the Role

Physical and cognitive ergonomics

Aggressive incoming calls

Travel

Contact/application information:

To be considered for our recruitment round, please submit your resume with the following to lynda.curtis@olfs.ca :

1. Cover Letter

2. Current resume with dates specified

3. Three reference letters letters (1 from a co-worker, 1 from a current supervisor, 1 from a past supervisor)

4. Criminal Check

5. Driver's Abstract

We thank all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

POSTED: February 10, 2025 DEADLINE: February 24,2025

Job Type: Full-time

Additional pay:

• Overtime pay

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-02-24