Family Support Practitioner — Flexible Hours & Impact

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

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.