Careers

MONITOR

1 FULL-TIME, PERMANENT POSITION

Specific duties

·        Responsible for monitoring and documenting family visits as scheduled by the Visitation Coordinator/Worker.  Documentation of observations during visits are to be submitted to the Visitation Coordinator/Worker who will forward the child protection worker

·        Providing transportation for children and families to and from visits as may be required

·        Responsible for providing one on one support services consisting of the following: teaching parenting skills, budgeting skills,homemaking skills, life skills or other services as identified by the Family Services Worker

·        Responsible for monitoring of family visits in critical situations where child’s safety is in question when children are in care of Kanaweyimik

·        Establishing a relationship of trust and support by being caring and honest, showing primary concern to the family

·        Helping families become involved in activities designed to reduce isolation and to establish support systems

·        Encouraging school and medical appointments by accompanying the family and support the family in appropriately assertive behavior

·        Engaging in the enjoyable activities with the family and teaching them how to enjoy their children

·        Helping parents become aware of the stages and process of child development

·        Teaching life skills, such as home management, parenting skills, budgeting and hygiene

·        Serving as a bridge between home and others in order to facilitate community services

Qualifications

·        A degree or certificate in human services or community development field from a recognized training institution will be an asset

·        Must have successfully completed training in various human services fields that would be of benefit to First Nation communities

·        Must demonstrate knowledge in in personal growth, addictions, family violence,suicide, parenting and other relevant issues affecting First Nation communities

·        Must demonstrate ability to facilitate workshops

·        Must have a minimum of 2 years of experience in human services or community development field

·        A clear criminal records check and vulnerable sectors check must be presented at interview

·        Must have a valid Saskatchewan driver’s license

·        Must maintain a positive, healthy lifestyle

·        Must demonstrate an understanding of First Nation family systems

·        Must demonstrate an understanding of the inter-generational impacts of residential schools on First Nation families and communities

·        Ability to speak Cree will be a definite asset

·        Must have excellent computer skills and application

Application deadline is March 31, 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

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