Family Support Worker II, Casual

CGI Njoyn; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Family Support Worker to provide responsive support to children and families. The role involves establishing trusting relationships, managing service plans, and collaborating with community systems. Knowledge of Indigenous culture is beneficial. Evening and weekend availability may be required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Indigenous culture is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide flexible and responsive support to children, youth, and families.
• Establish trusting relationships and assist in developing skills.
• Advocate for community and individual support networks.

Skills

Interpersonal Communication

Cultural Awareness

Team Collaboration

Job description

Responsibilities of Family Support Worker

1. Provide flexible and responsive support to address children, youth, family, or caregiver needs.
2. Oversee and manage service plan goals and objectives.
3. Provide care through individual program plans while respecting choices, decisions, and needs of families.
4. Establish trusting relationships with families to assist them in developing interpersonal communication skills, daily living skills, and other areas of interest.
5. Accommodate and respect cultural, social, and religious heritage.
6. Collaborate and work as a team with community systems (e.g., schools), specialized service providers, volunteers, and extended family members.
7. Conduct family visits in the community and be available for evening/weekend visits and standby as required.
8. Prepare and submit reports according to specifications and deadlines.
9. Adhere to protocols related to abuse and report safety concerns appropriately.
10. Advocate for minimizing risks and promoting opportunities to enhance community, family, and individual support networks.
11. Represent Taproot professionally and respectfully within our communities.
12. Adhere to ethical and professional standards, performing all program activities in accordance with Taproot policies, procedures, and accreditation standards.
13. Knowledge of Indigenous culture is beneficial.
14. A detailed Family Support Worker 2 job description is available upon request.