Caregiver Relief Support Worker

**Caregiver Relief Support Worker**

Treaty 8 Urban Child and Family Services Office (UCFS) is seeking a dynamic and energetic individual to fill the position as a Caregiver Relief Support Worker reporting to the Caregiver Relief Manager. The Caregiver Relief Support Worker is primarily responsible for coordinating the development and delivery of caregiver relief services for Treaty 8 families raising children with special needs or high medical needs. The Caregiver Relief Support Worker empowers and supports Treaty 8 families and children in these circumstances to maximize their quality of life and reduce their stress, by helping them to access a range of flexible caregiver relief options. This role also involves developing and maintaining internal and external relationships and supporting the Nations of Treaty 8 programs and services to achieve the organization’s strategic goals. This is full time position with a flexible schedule of 37.5 hours per week including evenings, weekends, and some statutory holidays.

**Responsibilities**:

- Assist Treaty 8 families through the referral and assessment process.
- Work Treaty 8 families that meet the eligibility criteria of the Caregiver Relief Program.
- Advise Treaty 8 families of all caregiver relief service options and coordinate caregiver relief for approved referrals.
- Assist in matching Treaty 8 families with appropriate respite caregiver(s) if they do not have their own respite caregiver.
- Work collaboratively with Treaty 8 families to develop caregiver relief service plans, to define their goals and encourage feedback on how they would like to shape their service.
- Ensure the caregiver relief services operate within the family’s available funding.
- Promote awareness and connect families to the Treaty 8 Urban CFS office resource programs and local resources in the area.
- Provide ongoing support to families to ensure their caregiver relief requirements are met.
- Maintain appropriate records and collect and prepare relevant statistical data for required reporting and measuring outcomes pertaining to the program.
- Travel to various communities as required and work flexible hours.
- Provide weekly briefings and monthly reports to the manager regarding the development and progress of the Caregiver Relief Program.
- Work in a self-motivated/independent manner while at the same time taking direction well and contributing as a team member.
- Empower Treaty 8 families with children with special needs or high medical needs to achieve quality of life balance.
- Engage with children, youth, and families on and off reserve in the Treaty 8 Territory.
- Promote awareness and connect families to the Treaty 8 Urban CFS Office resource programs and local resources in the area.
- Perform other related duties as required.

**Qualifications**:

- Degree in Human Services or a Diploma in Human Services with two years related experience working with children, youth, and families.
- Working knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Office, Excel, Power Point and Outlook and experience with data collection and data entry
- Must have a valid class 5 driver’s license, reliable transportation with $2 million liability insurance, Driver’s Abstract.
- Satisfactory Criminal Record Check including Vulnerable Sector and Child Intervention (Welfare) Check
- current within three months.
- Knowledge & understanding of Treaty 8 First Nations community, culture and language will be an asset.

Interested applicants can submit cover letter and resume to:

- **WE THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST**_
- **Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.**_

Pay: $60,500.00 per year

Work Location: In person