INTENSIVE CHILD and FAMILY WORKER

Northwest Employment Works; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking an Intensive Child & Family Worker to support families in treatment and crisis situations. This role involves providing direct emotional support, facilitating family interventions, and working closely with caregivers to maintain family well-being. Flexibility in hours and the ability to travel within Thunder Bay is essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Two years direct service and counseling experience with children and families.
• Experience in family intervention and group facilitation.
• Valid Standard First Aid/CPR Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Support families emotionally throughout the treatment process.
• Help families address crises and understand treatment needs.
• Engage with primary caregivers and community members.

Skills

Counseling

Family Intervention

Education

Human Services Diploma

HBSW (preferred)

Job description

Position Overview:

Intensive Child & Family Worker exists to keep families together. It supports the family’s role as caregiver by supporting the family members emotionally throughout the treatment process, assisting the family in addressing crisis, and helping the family understand the treatment needs of the identified child or children. The service helps the family maintain or improve its ability to preserve itself as a healthy and effective system by engaging the primary caregivers, the siblings and any extended family or community members who have a vested interest in the family. The service is provided mostly in the family home and in the community.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• An HBSW is preferred. A minimum two year Human Services Diploma is required
• Minimum of two (2) years direct service and counseling with children, adolescents and families
• Significant experience in family intervention and/or group facilitation
• Candidates without the specific education qualifications and where the position does not require certified qualification to practice, but who possess an appropriate combination of experience and other academic qualifications will also be considered
• Satisfactory Criminal Records Search; including a Vulnerable Sector Search
• A valid Standard First Aid/CPR Certificate
• Work flexible hours, according to the needs of families
• Travel within the city of Thunder Bay
• Work in the homes and locations familiar to client families
• Able to complete and maintain certification in CANS and other relevant Ministry of
• Children and Youth Services initiatives
• Must possess a Class “G” Driver’s Licence and have access to a personal vehicle

Hours of Work:32.5 hours per week

Salary Range: $25.08 To $32.73 Hourly