1457 – Intensive Child & Family Worker – Contract

Northwest Employment Works; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A community service organization is seeking an Intensive Child & Family Worker to support families through the treatment process. The role involves engaging caregivers and addressing crises with a focus on maintaining family health. Qualifications include a minimum two-year Human Services Diploma and experience in family intervention. A valid Driver's License is required for travel within Thunder Bay. Competitive salaries and benefits are offered.

Benefits

OMERS Pension plan

Generous paid vacation time

Dental and healthcare benefits

Paid time off at Christmas

Qualifications

• Minimum two years direct service and counseling experience with children and families.
• Satisfactory Criminal Records Search including a Vulnerable Sector Search.
• Must have a Class “G” Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Support families throughout the treatment process.
• Assist families in addressing crises.
• Engage primary caregivers and community members.

Skills

Counseling

Family intervention

Group facilitation

First Aid/CPR

Flexibility

Education

Human Services Diploma

HBSW

Job description

Benefits

• OMERS Pension plan available to all employees
• Competitive salaries
• Generous paid vacation time for Permanent employees
• Paid time off at Christmas above paid vacation time
• EFAP available to all employees and their families
• Benefit plan that includes dental, healthcare, and vision services for Permanent employees
• A chance to make a difference in the community

Position Overview

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.

Qualifications and Requirements

• 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 License and have access to a personal vehicle.