Family Preservation Worker

3 weeks ago


Yellowknife, Canada Government of Northwest Territories Full time

Job Information

Located in Yellowknife and reporting directly to the Supervisor, Family Preservation, the Family Preservation Worker is responsible to provide direct one-to-one support to parents in their home and/or in the community.

The Family Preservation Worker is responsible for establishing trusting relationships with families involved in Child and Family Services (CFS), while providing appropriate supports and services. The incumbent will spend approximately forty percent of the day providing services to families in emotionally distressing situations which can distort communication, requiring the incumbent to be highly sensitive and accurate in their communication, balancing the need for intense listening and observation. 

Services include providing an assortment of direct supports in order to address a variety of client and family problems; educating parents about child development, positive parenting strategies and overall family functioning; providing a variety of psycho-educational workshops to families working with CFS; supporting parents in using culturally appropriate approaches to parenting; advocacy for parents/families; and assisting parents and families in accessing relevant community resources. The incumbent is often required to provide support to families who may be in conflict with a Social Worker. This can create conflictual relationships with co-workers which may require mediation and interpersonal skills to manage.

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:
A Diploma in Social Work, Child Development, Youth Care or Early Childhood Education; and one (1) year of related experience.
 


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