Family Worker

Onion Lake Family Services (OLFS); Onion Lake; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Olfs in Onion Lake is seeking a Family Worker to support Child and Family Services. Responsibilities include conducting risk assessments, face-to-face interviews with families, and ensuring compliance with case management standards.

The ideal candidate should have at least a B.I.S.W. or BSW and a minimum of 2 years of experience in child protection. Applicants must also possess a valid Class 5 driver's license and a clear criminal record.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a B.I.S.W. or BSW degree required.
• At least 2 years of direct child protection experience.
• Clear criminal record with vulnerable sector check.

Responsibilities

• Perform SDM risk assessments across case file life.
• Conduct face-to-face interviews with families.
• Document interactions and ensure compliance with case management standards.

Skills

Knowledge and experience of family dynamics

Understanding of The Child and Family Services Act

Strong principles and ethics

Excellent organizational skills

Education

B.I.S.W. or BSW

2+ years' experience in child protection

Tools

Redmane case management system

Valid Class 5 driver's license

Job description

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Family Worker will be responsible in carrying out the mandate of the Child and Family Services, will utilize a strength-based approach to gather, analyze and interpret child and family information to formulate assessments for the purpose of case planning. Reports to the Protection supervisor.

• Identify, document and respond to physical, emotional and behavioral indicators of abuse, neglect and emotional injury.
• Perform Structural Decision-Making Risk assessments
  (SDM) at all required points in the life of a case file.
• Assess strengths and needs of children and families in collaboration with the family while assisting to increase protective factors and decrease risk factors.
• Conduct face to face interviews with children and families to assess risk and safety.
• Provides referrals, support, support, guidance and families to address issues related to family functioning.
• Organizes, arranges and conducts case conferences and/or participates in Family Circles.
• Support clients by building confidence and skills
• Ensures compliance for case management standards
• Assist clients to increase protective factors and decrease risk factors in their environment.
• Provide supports, referrals and guidance to available services to stabilize family functioning.

• Consults with Supervisor as required, documents discussion and outcomes.
• Ensures all documentation is complete as per Family
• Centered Case Management Policy and file standards.
• Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of services and supports in addressing the identified risk factors.
• Utilize computer systems (Redmane) for case management purposes, inputting all required case information.
• Legal and procedural requirements are completed.
• Attendance at court to give testimony to cases facts.
• Ensure the development of a safety plan and required support
  is identified within the plan.
• Particinate in the intake and on-call schedule for after hour services on a rotational basis.
• Provide updated client contact information to Administration
• Unit to ensure accuracy of payments.
• Adhere to all OLFS policies and procedures
• Other duties complementary of the role of Family Worker.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• B.I.S.W ., BSW
• 2+ years’ experience in child protection
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license with acceptable abstract
• Clear criminal record with vulnerable sector

COMPENTENCIES

• Knowledge and experience of family dynamics
• Understanding of The Child and Family Services Act of Saskatchewan
• Understanding of the historical significance of residential schools and how it relates to OLCN
• Work under pressure and stressful situations
• Experience in program development and planning
• Strong principles and ethics
• Work under pressure and stressful situations
• Attention to detail
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Physical ability to lift up to 20lbs

HAZARD ASSOCIATED WITH THE JOB

• Physical and cognitive ergonomics
• Aggressive incoming calls
• Travel

Posted: March 12, 2025

Next Competition Ends: April 30, 2026

Deadline: Until positions are filled