Family Preservation Worker

NEOFACS; New Liskeard; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Family Preservation Worker for a nine-month full-time contract in New Liskeard. This role focuses on providing intensive intervention to high-risk children and their families facing significant behavioral and emotional challenges. The successful candidate will employ effective child behavioral management techniques and offer parental training to support families in need. The position requires excellent communication and clinical skills, along with the ability to work flexible hours. If you are passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children and families, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years relevant working experience required.
• Demonstrated clinical skills for psychosocial and behavioral treatment.

Responsibilities

• Provide intensive intervention to high-risk children and families.
• Focus on child behavioral management skills and parental training.

Skills

Bilingualism (English/French)

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Clinical skills for assessment and treatment

Education

Baccalaureate in Social Work

Psychology

Diploma in Human Services

Tools

Driver’s license

Own vehicle

Job description

FAMILY PRESERVATION WORKER
Nine (9) Month Full-time Contract Position in New Liskeard

As a member of the Family Preservation team, the successful candidate will provide intensive intervention to high-risk children and their families exhibiting severe behavioural and emotional difficulties. The focus of the intervention will be to provide intensive child behavioural management skills and/or parental training to the identified families.

JOB REQUIREMENTS (QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS):

• Baccalaureate in Social Work, Psychology or Diploma in Human Services related to behaviour management, child development and a minimum of three years relevant working experience.
• Demonstrated clinical skills for the purpose of assessment and treatment of psychosocial and behavioural problems in children and their families.
• Required to work flexible hours.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Bilingualism (English/French) is required.
• Must have a valid driver’s licence and use of own vehicle.

Please submit your resume by: April 29, 2025.
Quote Competition: # 25-42.
Salary: $ 55,458 - $ 74,931 annually.

Send Resume and Cover Letter via email to: [e-mail]

North Eastern Ontario Family and Children’s Services only accepts resumes that are received by the email address above. We thank everyone for their interest in North Eastern Ontario Family and Children’s Services; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

NEOFACS is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free selection process. If contacted regarding this competition, please advise the interview coordinator of accommodation measures you may require during our selection process. Information received relating to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.

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