Family Support Practitioner / Case Aide

Kenora-Rainy River Districts Child and Family Services; Dryden; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

OMERS pension

4 weeks vacation + wellness & float

Job summary

Kenora-Rainy River Districts Child and Family Services seeks a Family Support Practitioner to provide para-professional support to child welfare staff. You will supervise family visits, assess interactions, and help families access community resources to support reunification.

The role requires a diploma in Social Services or related field, two years in child/family work, and flexibility for evenings/weekends. Valid driving is required in the Ontario region.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary diploma in Social Services, Social Work, or Child/Youth Worker.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Supervise family visits and provide feedback on family interactions.
• Assist with connecting clients to community resources and supports.
• Support initiatives to keep children with their families and/or enhance family reunification.
• Assist with tasks that help families address identified challenges.

Skills

Parenting guidance

Assessment skills

Communication skills

Resource access

Legislation knowledge

MS Office & databases

Education

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

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.