1223: INTENSIVE CHILD & FAMILY WORKER

Anishinabek Employment & Training Services; Ontario; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team as an Intensive Child & Family Worker, where you will play a crucial role in supporting families to thrive. This position focuses on providing emotional support during treatment, helping families navigate crises, and enhancing their ability to function as a healthy unit. You'll work primarily in family homes and community settings, engaging with caregivers and extended family members. If you are passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of children and families, this full-time role offers an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to your community while enjoying a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of direct service and counseling experience with families.
• Satisfactory Criminal Records Search including Vulnerable Sector Search.

Responsibilities

• Support families emotionally throughout the treatment process.
• Assist families in addressing crises and understanding treatment needs.

Skills

Family intervention

Counseling

Group facilitation

Crisis intervention

Flexible working hours

Education

Human Services Diploma

HBSW (Human Bachelor of Social Work)

Tools

Standard First Aid/CPR Certification

Class G Driver's Licence

Job description

Intensive Child & Family Worker exists to keep families together. It supports the family’s role as caregiver by supporting the family members emotionally throughout the treatment process, assisting the family in addressing crisis, and helping the family understand the treatment needs of the identified child or children. The service helps the family maintain or improve its ability to preserve itself as a healthy and effective system by engaging the primary caregivers, the siblings, and any extended family or community members who have a vested interest in the family. The service is provided mostly in the family home and in the community.

Employment Type

Full Time

Job Occupation Type

Social and community service workers

Total Positions

1

Wage

$25.08 To $32.73 Hourly

Hours/Week

32.5

Days of Work

n/a

Closing Date / Apply By

10/29/2024

Start Date

n/a

Qualifications

• An HBSW is preferred. A minimum two year Human Services Diploma is required.
• Minimum of two (2) years direct service and counseling with children, adolescents, and families.
• Significant experience in family intervention and/or group facilitation.
• Candidates without the specific education qualifications and where the position does not require certified qualification to practice, but who possess an appropriate combination of experience and other academic qualifications will also be considered.
• Satisfactory Criminal Records Search; including a Vulnerable Sector Search.
• A valid Standard First Aid/CPR Certificate.
• Work flexible hours, according to the needs of families.
• Travel within the city of Thunder Bay.
• Work in the homes and locations familiar to client families.
• Able to complete and maintain certification in CANS and other relevant Ministry of Children and Youth Services initiatives.
• Must possess a Class “G” Driver’s Licence and have access to a personal vehicle.