Job Description

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 Casual Support Workers and Agency Drivers 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 Active cellular phone Proof of double Covid-19 Vaccination
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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,857.00-$64,304.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Dental care Disability insurance Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking Paid time off RRSP match Vision care
Application question(s):

SCFS is a First Nation child welfare agency which is rooted in traditional values and practices where employees are encouraged to observe or partake in our spiritual and ceremonial gatherings. Are you open to observing or partaking in these events? Condition of employment is having a valid class 5 driver's license, reliable-insured vehicle and if requested third party liability (2 million) ? Condition of employment is subject to a clear criminal/abuse and prior contact check; would this be a problem? At this time, would you like to declare yourself as a First Nations candidate?
Education:

Secondary School (preferred)
Experience:

supportive care: 1 year (preferred)
Language:

English (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

First Aid Certification (preferred)
Work Location: In person