Family Worker (Social Worker)

Autismservices; Onion Lake; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Onion Lake Family Services is seeking a Family Worker to apply family systems theory in assessing and maintaining balance between protecting children and strengthening family unity in Saskatchewan. Under supervision, you will assess immediacy of risk, collaborate with the Supervisor, and support timely decision-making for case planning.

The role involves coordinating and/or providing direct service to families with an evidence-based approach, documenting case facts and presenting evidence in

Job description

Overview

Employer: Onion Lake Family Services

The Family Worker uses family systems theory to assess and maintain the balance between protecting children and strengthening and maintaining the family unity. Under the supervision of the Child Protection Supervisor, the Family Worker carries out the mandate of The Child and Family Services Act of Saskatchewan. You will use a strength-based approach to gather, analyze and interpret child and family information to formulate assessments for the purpose of case planning. The Family Worker must continually assess the immediacy of risk, make key decisions in consultation with the Supervisor and respond in a timely manner. In addition, the worker will coordinate and/or provide direct service to the family using an evidence-based approach. The Family Worker uses family-based systems theory to assess and maintain the balance between protecting children and strengthening the family unit. You will use your knowledge and skills to document case facts and present evidence in court as necessary.

Location: Onion Lake Child and Family Services