PALS Family Support Worker

Autism Services; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Saskatoon Tribal Council Inc. is seeking a Family Support Worker to provide intensive in-home support to families involved with or at risk of involvement in the child welfare system.

The role focuses on developing individualized family support plans to strengthen parenting capacity and family functioning. The position involves assessing family needs, implementing interventions and case management, and guiding families to community resources while addressing barriers related to poverty,

Responsibilities

• Provide intensive in-home support services to families involved with or at risk of involvement in the child welfare system.
• Develop and implement individualized family support plans to strengthen parenting capacity and family functioning.
• Assess family needs, provide intervention and case management, facilitate access to community resources, and offer guidance, advocacy, problem-solving and referrals.

Job description

Application Information

Employer Name:
Saskatoon Tribal Council Inc.

THE POSITION
Under the direction of Urban Family Services Management and the daily supervision of the Urban Family Services Supervisor, the Family Support Worker provides intensive in-home support services to families involved with or at risk of involvement in the child welfare system. The Family Support Worker develops and implements individualized family support plans to strengthen parenting capacity and family functioning. Services include assessing family needs, providing intervention and case management, facilitating access to community resources, and offering guidance, advocacy, problem-solving, and referrals. The position supports families experiencing challenges related to poverty, addictions, family violence, abuse, and other barriers associated with urban living, with the goal of promoting child safety, family stability, and overall well-being.