Casual Child Maintenance Support Worker

Sagkeeng Child Family Services (Resources & Support Services Unit); Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Sagkeeng Child & Family Services is seeking a Support Worker to foster a safe, supportive environment for youth and families, focusing on daily living skills and emotional needs. Reporting to the Support Work Program Lead, you will help families on their journey toward resilience and healing.

Responsibilities include assessing needs, developing personalized support plans, coordinating with wellness and cultural resources, and providing in-home support such as daily living tasks and

Qualifications

• Minimum completion of high school; or related experience may be considered.
• Valid Class 5F driver’s license.
• Access to a safe, insured vehicle with $2,000,000 liability.
• Satisfactory Criminal Record, Child Abuse Registry and Drivers Abstract.
• Active cellular phone.

Responsibilities

• Support youth in daily living skills development.
• Collaborate with wellness resources and cultural services.
• Develop personalized support plans from assessments.
• Promote positive family dynamics and communication skills.
• Monitor progress and adjust strategies as needed.
• Provide in-home support with daily living activities, household management, and transportation.
• Foster a safe environment and deescalate emergencies as they arise.
• Complete and submit daily logs and incident reports.
• Maintain communication with the holistic circle of care.

Skills

Oral communication

Interpersonal skills

Note taking

First Aid & CPR

Education

High school diploma

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!

Reporting to the Support Work Program Lead, the Support Worker fosters a safe and supportive environment, with a focus on daily living skills, emotional and psychological needs. The Support Worker plays a crucial role in supporting families on their journey toward resilience and healing.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support youth in the development of their daily living skills, based on their needs and goals.
• Collaborate with community resources focused on wellness services and support, which may include cultural teachings, mental health and addictions supports, and other services.
• Conducting assessments to identify the specific needs and goals of individuals and families and developing personalized support plans accordingly.
• Implementing strategies and interventions to promote positive family dynamics and enhance communication and conflict resolution skills.
• Monitoring progress and outcomes of support plans, adjusting strategies as necessary to ensure continued effectiveness.
• Providing in-home support services, including assistance with daily living activities, household management, and transportation.
• Fostering a safe and supportive environment that empowers families to explore and respond to their emotional and psychological needs.
• Complete and submit required service documentation, including daily logs and incident reports.
• Utilize a relationship-based approach to deescalating and responding to emergencies as they arise.
• Maintain timely and effective communication with the holistic circle of care to support the care of youth.
• Other duties as assigned.

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

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.