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Job Description
Intensive Child & Family Worker exists to keep families together. It supports the family’s role as caregiver by supporting the family members emotionally throughout the treatment process, assisting the family in addressing crisis, and helping the family understand the treatment needs of the identified child or children. The service helps the family maintain or improve its ability to preserve itself as a healthy and effective system by engaging the primary caregivers, the siblings, and any extended family or community members who have a vested interest in the family. The service is provided mostly in the family home and in the community.
Employment Type
Full Time
Job Occupation Type
Social and community service workers
Total Positions
1
Wage
$25.08 To $32.73 Hourly
Hours/Week
32.5
Days of Work
n/a
Closing Date / Apply By
10/29/2024
Start Date
n/a
Qualifications
- An HBSW is preferred. A minimum two year Human Services Diploma is required.
- Minimum of two (2) years direct service and counseling with children, adolescents, and families.
- Significant experience in family intervention and/or group facilitation.
- Candidates without the specific education qualifications and where the position does not require certified qualification to practice, but who possess an appropriate combination of experience and other academic qualifications will also be considered.
- Satisfactory Criminal Records Search; including a Vulnerable Sector Search.
- A valid Standard First Aid/CPR Certificate.
- Work flexible hours, according to the needs of families.
- Travel within the city of Thunder Bay.
- Work in the homes and locations familiar to client families.
- Able to complete and maintain certification in CANS and other relevant Ministry of Children and Youth Services initiatives.
- Must possess a Class “G” Driver’s Licence and have access to a personal vehicle.