Family Finder Worker

2 months ago

Saskatoon, Canada STC URBAN 1ST NSTNS Full time

**Family Finder**

**Line Authority**:
Reports to **_Well-Being Resource Development Manager_**

**Position Summary**:
The Family Finder Worker (FFW) is responsible for child-specific and family finding recruitment with the goal of permanence for children. The focus of work is to work actively with children and youth in care or at risk of entering care where permanence is required for their safety, security and well-being. The FFW is intended to have an intensive and short-term role with the goals of ensuring a system of supportive adults and identifying a permanent resource committed to the child/youth referred. The incumbent of this position will be responsible for locating extended family, so that to the greatest extent possible, the Agency has located the most appropriate extended family supports in the child / youth’s life who can best meet and promote their need for safety, well-being, and permanence.

**Responsibilities**:
Through the use of technology, file research, genograms, family research tools and interviews, the Family Finder Worker will be responsible to:

- Build on existing relationships;
- Promote stability for children and youth;
- Provide viable options to admission to care;
- Enable continuity of relationships between family / community members and the child/youth;
- Maintain the integrity of children and youth’s connections to aboriginal and other relevant cultural groups;
- Engage the extended family and / or community in the permanency planning earlier in the process; and Explore opportunities for life-long connections for older youth in need of support.
-Conduct thorough reviews of relevant case files to assist in identifying family members or other key people in the child/ youth’s natural network who may be options for placement, permanency planning and/or supporting life-long connections.
- Conduct interviews with a child/youth’s caregiver, relatives, community members or the child/youth themselves to assist in identifying extended family. Support foster youth in developing meaningful and enduring connections with adults who will support them across their lifespan.
- Collaborate with STC secondary level support team members and member First Nations to ensure that all relevant information relating to the search for extended family is shared and explored.
- Maintain connections that are healthy, safe and permanent relationships between children, youth, families and supportive adults regardless of what circumstances they may find themselves in.
- Ensure through planning, the timely and permanent exit from the formal service system through the development of a resilient and comprehensive network of supportive adults. Enable young adults emerging from care to live safely and productively within their communities.
- Support youth in developing a healthy sense of identity and regain dignity as well as providing family members with the opportunity to meet the needs within their family system.
- Active participation in First Nation community gatherings, events, ceremonies and celebrations with intent to build knowledge of the cultural teachings from the medicine wheel, traditions, history and personal learning journey.
- For individuals with lifetime care needs, increase connectedness, decrease dependence on the formal service system, and enhance family-driven decision making.
- Participate in case conferences, first contact panels, and placement planning.
- Participate in supervision in accordance with agency and/or supervisor requirements.
- Promotes the philosophy of family finding, which includes, safety, building on family strengths, inclusiveness, permanency for children, cultural holistic approaches, family preservation & reunification, family and community collaborative decision-making.
- Maintains an accurate record of contact information of guardians, parents, family members, Elders, counsellors, legal services, consultants, community service providers and other resource contacts.
- Prepares and maintains regular reports, analyses and statistics as required.
- Participates in regular evaluation of Family Finding and maintains a record of this evaluation.

**Education and Experience**:

- Post-Secondary degree in social work from an accredited post-secondary institution;
- Three (3) experience in delivering front line child and family services and working with First Nations children, families and communities;
- Must be a member in good standing or eligible for registration with the Saskatchewan Association of Social Work within 6 months of employment.
- Experience working within a governance structure in a community development capacity with First Nations; familiarity with First Nations culture, history is considered an asset.

**Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities**:

- Must demonstrate the ability to plan, assess, and provide a high standard of delivery of care and services.
- Strong organizational and communications (verbal and written) skills;
- Ability to deal with c

  • Family Worker

    1 month ago

    Saskatoon, Canada Saskatoon Indian & Metis Friendship Centre Full time

    Under the direction of the Program Director, the Family Worker will provide counselling, guidance, support, encouragement and direction to individuals and families primarily of Indigenous ancestry. **Duties**: - Work primarily with Kinship Clients referred by the Ministry of Social Services (Family Services Branch) providing support required to help them...

  • Family Violence Worker

    1 month ago

    Saskatoon, Canada Saskatoon Indian & Metis Friendship Centre Full time

    Under the direction of the Executive Director, Family Violence Worker will provide individuals and families with a holistic approach to healing through support activities relating to family violence and related challenges such as informal counselling, intervention, and domestic and partner violence education. **Duties**: - To provide emotional support and...

  • Child and Youth Support Worker

    7 days ago

    Saskatoon, Canada Family Service Saskatoon Full time

    **JOB POSTING** **Position: Child and Youth Support Worker** **Employment Type**:Casual **Closing Date**: May 26, 2023 **Duties and Responsibilities**: The Child and Youth Support Worker provides a safe and supportive environment where children and youth experience new opportunities, overcome barriers, develop positive relationships, and build confidence...

  • Family Civil Justice Worker

    4 days ago

    Saskatoon, Canada STC URBAN 1ST NSTNS Full time

    **Position Summary**: Under the daily supervision of the Urban Justice Manager and the general direction of the Director of Justice, the Family/Civil Justice Worker is responsible to provide community-determined conflict resolution services for civil or family-related matters. The goal of the Program is to provide culturally responsive prevention and/or...

  • Intimate Partner Violence Outreach Worker

    2 months ago

    Saskatoon, Canada Family Service Saskatoon Full time

    **JOB POSTING** **Position: Intimate Partner Violence Outreach Worker** **Employment Type**:Permanent, full-time, in-scope position **Closing Date**: May 1, 2024 **Duties and Responsibilities**: The Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) Outreach Worker provides support, education, crisis counselling, and outreach services to individuals who have experienced...

  • Casual Childcare Worker

    2 weeks ago

    Saskatoon, Canada Haven Family Connections Incorporated Full time

    We are currently looking for casual childcare workers to work at Haven Kids' House (formerly Crisis Nursery). Hours could include both day and night shifts. Must be able to work short notice shifts and night shifts, up to 12 hours. Must have strong availability. Job duties include childcare for children newborn to age 12, documentation and charting,...

  • Wellness Worker

    2 months ago

    Saskatoon, Canada University of Saskatchewan Full time

    **Wellness Worker**: **Primary Purpose**: The main objective of the néhiyaw wîcihitowin (Cree helping Cree) project to decrease the current rates of Indigenous incarceration and to mitigate recidivism via culturally adapted interventions for youth and their families in the Little Pine and Poundmaker First Nation, Saskatchewan. Ultimately, it is also to...

  • Childcare Worker

    1 month ago

    Saskatoon, Canada Saskatchewan Foster Families Association Inc Full time

    The Saskatchewan Foster Families Association exists to support and encourage foster families through education and advocacy, helping create healthy homes, positive environments, and brighter futures for children and youth in care across the province. We are currently seeking a part time Childcare Worker, preferably Male to support a Foster Home in Saskatoon...

  • Childcare Worker

    1 month ago

    Saskatoon, Canada Saskatchewan Foster Families Association Inc Full time

    The Saskatchewan Foster Families Association exists to support and encourage foster families through education and advocacy, helping create healthy homes, positive environments, and brighter futures for children and youth in care across the province. We are currently seeking a Part time Childcare Worker to support a Foster Homes in Saskatoon SK. This...

  • Childcare Worker

    1 week ago

    Saskatoon, Canada Saskatchewan Foster Families Association Inc Full time

    The Saskatchewan Foster Families Association exists to support and encourage foster families through education and advocacy, helping create healthy homes, positive environments, and brighter futures for children and youth in care across the province. We are currently seeking a Part time Childcare Worker to support a Foster Homes in Saskatoon SK. This...

  • Childcare Worker

    1 week ago

    Saskatoon, Canada Saskatchewan Foster Families Association Inc Full time

    The Saskatchewan Foster Families Association exists to support and encourage foster families through education and advocacy, helping create healthy homes, positive environments, and brighter futures for children and youth in care across the province. We are currently seeking a part time Childcare Worker to support a Foster Home in Saskatoon SK. This diverse...

  • Childcare Worker

    1 month ago

    Saskatoon, Canada Saskatchewan Foster Families Association Inc Full time

    The Saskatchewan Foster Families Association exists to support and encourage foster families through education and advocacy, helping create healthy homes, positive environments, and brighter futures for children and youth in care across the province. We are currently seeking a Part time/ Casual Childcare Worker to support Foster Homes in Saskatoon SK. This...

  • Childcare Worker

    10 hours ago

    Saskatoon, Canada Saskatchewan Foster Families Association Inc Full time

    The Saskatchewan Foster Families Association exists to support and encourage foster families through education and advocacy, helping create healthy homes, positive environments, and brighter futures for children and youth in care across the province. We are currently seeking a Part time 14hrs of Childcare & Domestic Worker to support Foster Homes in...

  • Childcare Worker

    1 week ago

    Saskatoon, Canada Saskatchewan Foster Families Association Inc Full time

    The Saskatchewan Foster Families Association exists to support and encourage foster families through education and advocacy, helping create healthy homes, positive environments, and brighter futures for children and youth in care across the province. We are currently seeking a Full time/Part time/ Casual Childcare Worker to support Foster Homes in Saskatoon...

  • Outreach Worker

    2 months ago

    Saskatoon, Canada STR8 UP Full time

    STR8 UP is hiring a fulltime Outreach Worker for the Community Intervention Model in Saskatoon, SK **About STR8 UP** STR8 UP is all about assisting and supporting addictive gang members in their transformation from dysfunctional and fatal relationships, to healthy and fulfilling relationships with self, others, Mother Earth and Higher Power, based on...

  • Outreach Worker

    1 month ago

    Saskatoon, Canada STR8 UP Full time

    STR8 UP is hiring a fulltime Outreach Worker for the Community Intervention Model in Saskatoon, SK **About STR8 UP** STR8 UP is all about assisting and supporting addictive gang members in their transformation from dysfunctional and fatal relationships, to healthy and fulfilling relationships with self, others, Mother Earth and Higher Power, based on...

  • Behaviour Support Worker

    1 week ago

    Saskatoon, Canada Clear Health Solutions Full time

    **Job Description: Behavioural Support Worker** Company: Clear Health Solutions Ltd. Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan - Clear Health Solutions is committed to investing in positive outcomes for people in need of support. Our work ensures that vulnerable citizens have a place to call home, that families have the support to care for their children, and that...

  • Childcare Worker

    1 week ago

    Saskatoon, Canada Saskatchewan Foster Families Association Inc Full time

    **The Saskatchewan Foster Families Association exists to support and encourage foster families through education and advocacy, helping create healthy homes, positive environments, and brighter futures for children and youth in care across the province. We are currently seeking a weekend part time 1-1 Childcare Worker to support a Foster Home.** This diverse...

  • Overnight Childcare Worker

    11 hours ago

    Saskatoon, Canada Saskatchewan Foster Families Association Inc Full time

    Join us in making a difference in the lives of children and youth across Saskatchewan! The Saskatchewan Foster Families Association is dedicated to supporting and empowering foster families, ensuring every child has a safe and nurturing home environment. We're currently on the lookout for a compassionate and dedicated individual to join our team as a...

  • Childcare Worker

    2 months ago

    Saskatoon, Canada Saskatchewan Foster Families Association Inc Full time

    **Part time hours - 10-20hrs per week** Childcare Worker, In Home Support Program We need someone that can work both childcare and domestic support. As the Childcare Worker your role is to provide direct support to Caregivers in meeting the daily needs of the children or youth placed in their homes. Although childcare is included in the delivery of...