FAMILY SERVICE WORKER (SOCIAL WORKER)
2 FULL-TIME, PERMANENT POSITIONS
· The Family Service Worker is directly responsible to the Supervisor and/or Executive Director
· Manage a caseload in the area of child welfare and family support services
· Intake services
· Services to children-in-care
· Community development
· Services to families in need of support to prevent children coming-into-care
· Maintain computerized data, case recordings, individual and family files, etc
· Coordinate case planning sessions and monitor case plans to ensure families are receiving services
· Child abuse investigations
· Will comply with the provisions of the Kanaweyimik Personnel Manual as it exists from time to time
QUALIFICATIONS
· Must have a University Degree from a recognized School of Social Work
· Must have at least 5 years experience and proven ability to work in the counselling and social services area with families and children
· Must demonstrate knowledge of The Child &Family Services Act
· Must have work experience assessing families and children
· Must have work experience counselling families and children
· Must demonstrate a clear understanding and knowledge of native family systems
· Must demonstrate knowledge in the area of family violence dynamics
· Must demonstrate knowledge of the effects of separation as it relates to placement of children
· Knowledge of the Cree language is an asset
· Computer skills are a position requirement
· Excellent verbal, written and time management skills are required
· A clear criminal records check and vulnerable sectors check must be presented at interview
· Must have a valid Saskatchewan driver’s license
Application deadline is March31, 2025 at 5:00pm. Start date to be determined. Please forward resumes by fax,email or mail to: (306) 445-2533,marleneb@kanaweyimik.com.
Only successful applicants will be contacted for scheduled interviews. Recruitment process to continue until a successful candidate is selected.
Kanaweyimik Child & Family Services, Inc.
P.O. Box 1270
Battleford, Saskatchewan
S0M 0E0
Attention: Marlene Bugler