Social Worker - Case Worker

ABOUT US

Onion Lake Family Services is an organization that strengthens family units by offering support and resources to parents and caregivers, aiming for healthy homes. Our short-term, strength based services focus on empowering families for long term improvement and skill building.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Family Worker will be responsible in carrying out the mandate of the Child and Family Services, will utilize a strength-based approach to gather, analyze and interpret child and family information to formulate assessments for the purpose of case planning. Reports to the Protection supervisor.

· Identify, document and respond to physical, emotional and

behavioral indicators of abuse, neglect and emotional injury.

· Perform Structural Decision-Making Risk assessments

(SDM) at all required points in the life of a case file.

· Assess strengths and needs of children and families in

collaboration with the family while assisting to increase protective factors and decrease risk factors.

· Conduct face to face interviews with children and families to

assess risk and safety.

· Provides referrals, support, support, guidance and families to

address issues related to family functioning.

· Organizes, arranges and conducts case conferences and/or

participates in Family Circles.

· Support clients by building confidence and skills

· Ensures compliance for case management standards

· Assist clients to increase protective factors and decrease risk

factors in their environment.

· Provide supports, referrals and guidance to available services

to stabilize family functioning.

· Consults with Supervisor as required, documents discussion

and outcomes.

· Ensures all documentation is complete as per Family

Centered Case Management Policy and file standards.

· Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of services and

supports in addressing the identified risk factors.

· Utilize computer systems for case management

purposes, inputting all required case information.

· Legal and procedural requirements are completed.

· Attendance at court to give testimony to cases facts.

· Ensure the development of a safety plan and required

support is identified within the plan.

· Participate in the intake and on-call schedule for after hour

services on a rotational basis.

· Provide updated client contact information to Administration

Unit to ensure accuracy of payments.

· Adhere to all OLFS policies and procedures

· Other duties complimentary of the role of Family Worker.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

· B.I.S.W., BSW

· 2+ years’ experience child protection

· Valid Class 5 driver’s license with acceptable abstract

· Clear criminal record with vulnerable sector

COMPETENCIES

• Knowledge and experience of family dynamics
• Understanding of The Child and Family Services Act of Saskatchewan
• Understanding of the historical significance of residential schools and how it relates to OLCN
• Work under pressure and stress situations
• Experience in program development and planning
• Strong principles and ethics
• Work under pressure and stressful situations
• Attention to detail
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Physical ability to lift up-to 20lbs

HAZARD ASSOCIATED WITH JOB

· Physical and cognitive ergonomics

· Aggressive incoming calls

· Travel

Contact/application information:

To be considered for our recruitment round, please submit your resume with the following to lynda.curtis@olfs.ca :

1. Cover Letter

2. Current resume with dates specified

3. Three reference letters (1 from a co-worker, 1 from a current supervisor, 1 from a past supervisor)

4. Criminal Check

5. Driver’s Abstract

We thank all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits

• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Work Location: In person