Family Support Practitioner / Case Aide

Kenora-Rainy-River-Districts-Child-; Dryden; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid benefits

OMERS pension

Four weeks vacation + Wellness & Float

Job summary

Kenora-Rainy-River-Districts-Child- services is seeking a Family Support Practitioner to assist child welfare staff in supporting families and maintaining child reunification efforts. The role includes supervising visits, assessing interactions, and guiding families to community resources.

Qualified candidates will have a post-secondary diploma in Social Services or related field and at least two years working with children/families. Flex hours and occasional regional travel are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum post-secondary diploma in Social Services, Social Work, or Child/Youth Worker.
• Two years’ experience working with children and/or families.
• Awareness of Indigenous issues is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Supervise family visits and assess family interactions.
• Provide information on accessing community resources.
• Support activities to keep children with their families or reunify families.
• Assist with tasks that help families address identified challenges.

Skills

Parenting coaching

Assessment skills

Written and verbal communication

Family reunification

Legislation & policies knowledge

MS Office proficiency

Education

Post-secondary diploma in Social Services / Social Work / Child & Youth Worker

Two years’ experience with children and/or families

Awareness of Indigenous issues (assets)

Tools

MS Office

Database programs

Job description

This posting is to fill an existing vacancy for a 12-18 month term.

Our Agency offers competitive benefits that are 100% paid by the Employer,

OMERS pension, and four weeks of vacation + Wellness and Float Days.

If you want to make a positive impact on the lives of Children and Families, come join our Team!

The Family Support Practitioner (FSP) is responsible for providing para-professional support services to assist child welfare staff in meeting the needs of clients and supporting initiatives to keep children with their families and/or enhance family reunification. The FSP supervises family visits; assesses and provides feedback on family interactions; provides information on and assists with accessing community resources; and assists with any other task that helps a family address identified challenges.

Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Ability to model practical parenting skills while providing effective feedback.
• Strong assessment and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to support Agency initiatives to keep children with their families and/or enhance family reunification.
• Thorough knowledge of relevant legislation, and agency policies and procedures.
• Proficient in computer software applications including MS Office, and database programs

Qualifications:

• Minimum post-secondary diploma in Social Services, Social Work, or Child/Youth Worker. A combination of education and experience may be considered.
• An awareness of Indigenous issues, including knowledge of the communities, family structure, customs and traditions, is an asset.
• Two years’ experience working with children and / or families.

Required:

• Must possess a valid Class G Ontario Driver’s License and have access to a vehicle with an OPCF6A Insurance endorsement and minimum of $1,000,000 Liability.
• Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check, Internal Records Check, and Driver’s Abstract.
• The ability to work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends is REQUIRED. Occasional travel within the region is also required.