PALS Family Support Worker Saskatoon Tribal Council

First Nations University of Canada; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 37,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

First Nations University of Canada is seeking a PALS Family Support Worker to provide intensive in-home support to families involved with or at risk of involvement in the child welfare system. You will develop individualized family plans to strengthen parenting and family functioning, assess needs, and coordinate referrals.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Urban Family Services, delivering weekly in-home services, safeguarding child safety and family stability, and addressing challenges

Qualifications

• Degree in social work (BSW/BISW) or related diploma with required experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide services to families deemed in need of protection or at high risk of removal.
• Provide support and referrals for STC Member First Nations families relocating to urban settings.
• Provide intensive in-home family support weekly.
• Gather information through interviews and observations to assess needs and risks.
• Develop individualized action plans addressing client issues and timelines.
• Offer guidance, problem-solving and community referrals to address family needs.
• Maintain accurate progress notes and monthly statistics for reporting.
• Support reunification plans and coordinate with integrated case management.
• Advise on services with other providers and school personnel as required.
• Lead educational sessions on family functioning and relationships.
• Coordinate with partners to advocate for clients in meetings and courts if applicable.
• Respect confidentiality and maintain secure records.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Public speaking

Written communication

Organizational skills

MS Office

Education

First Aid & CPR

Degree in social work (BSW/BISW) or related diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

PALS Family Support Worker

Full-Time Term

Client Services

Yesterday Requisition ID:1577

Salary Range:$27.29 To $40.94 Hourly

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide services to families who have been deemed to be in need of protection under The Child and Family Services Act, or identified as being in need of interventions and who are at high risk of removal due to issues impacting the safety and well-being of their children.
• Provide support and referral services for STC Member First Nations families relocating to an urban setting due to family breakdown.
• Provides intensive in-home family support on a weekly basis.
• Gathers information relevant to the client’s problems, needs and risks by interviewing, observing behaviour, meeting with caregivers and service providers by using a variety of case management resources.
• Develop individual action plans that address client issues, goals, and timelines, unique and strength-based, to identify solutions to overcome barriers and challenges to achieving healthy outcomes.
• Provides support, guidance and problem-solving to clients to address issues related to family functioning in an individual or family setting using techniques such as active listening, conflict resolution, basic group counseling techniques and traditional methods to resolve the identified problems, needs and risks.
• Maintain accurate client progress and statistics in accordance with funding agreement standards; collect and disseminate statistical data (monthly reports). i.) Input of client data into Client Management System, ii.) Report on key performance indicators and outcome measures. iii.) Prepare quarterly data evaluation to gauge program effectiveness.
• Provides supervised visits, plans and supports in the reunification of child/ren.
• Participates in the development, modification and evaluation of client service plans with integrated case management team; reports clients’ activities and progress as required.
• Provides information on and referral to other community service providers, resources and professionals as required.
• Plans and conducts one on one or family educational sessions on topics related to family functioning.
• Liaises with and/or promotes the interests of clients with other community service providers, professionals and school personnel as required. Accompany clients to meetings and appointments as required.
• Advocate for clients at conference planning meetings, before boards, and courts if applicable.
• Adhere to security and confidentiality while maintaining file system of clientele.

Education and Experience

• Candidates must possess a degree in social work: BISW or BSW, with one-year related experience or diploma in a related human service discipline with a minimum two years related experience.
• Experience working with the diverse needs and challenges of urban living.
• Efficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Current in First Aid and CPR.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledgeable of challenges common to vulnerable families, early childhood development and family dynamics.
• Knowledgeable in trauma-informed care principles and practice to children, youth, and families involved with child welfare.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of community-based programs and related provincial and community support programs.
• Knowledgeable and respective of our multi-cultural society.
• Knowledgeable in Indigenous cultures, practices; holistic models of health and wellness
• Ability to maintain accurate case management notes, planning, statistics and provide related reports to supervisor as required.
• Ability to work collaboratively, demonstrate professional presence, maintain effective working relationships with diverse staff and clientele.
• Ability to work with families undergoing high degrees of stress or experiencing crisis.
• Ability to work independently and be a supportive team player.
• Excellent interpersonal, public speaking, writing, organization and management skills.

Other Work Conditions

• Must possess a valid Saskatchewan driver’s license, a reliable vehicle and meet STC’s insurance requirements.
• Must provide a current, original, Canadian Criminal Record Check (CPIC) with vulnerable sector search as a condition of employment.
• Flexible to work after business hours.