Family Support Worker

2 weeks ago

Winnipeg, Canada Geoffery’s Garden Full time

Our Philosophy

“Wahkohtowin” to create a safe, holistic and community-based healing home that promotes kindness, compassion and understanding, while working to reunite families.

Who We Are

Geoffery's Garden is a not-for-profit, registered charity based in Winnipeg, MB. We are a family-focused, supportive housing initiative for parents involved in Child and Family Services. We work within the community and use a collaborative approach.

Our intention is to be a resource for parents and bridge the gap between social and cultural barriers in healing and reunification. We do this by bringing parents into contact with people and programs that meet their specific needs. In addition to providing a safe, supportive, and family friendly environment, Geoffery’s Garden offers an environment free of drugs and alcohol. Parents are expected to remain completely free from all mind-altering substances and all parents are randomly/weekly drug screened.

Overview

Reporting directly to the Executive Director and/or the Reunification Worker, the Family Support Worker will work collaboratively with parents and their children to provide support within the program and to foster the necessary parenting skills to successfully reunify and thrive independently in the community.

Key Responsibilities
- Establish and maintain a trusting relationship with both parents and their children
- Meet regularly with parents and their children to support physical, emotional, mental & spiritual needs
- Keep accurate records and reports of each family’s progress
- Observe and assist parents to maintain a safe & healthy living environment within their apartment
- Communicate needs, concerns, observations to the Social Worker and Executive Director
- Administer medication as needed and ensure medication is taken as directed

Qualifications and Skills
- Ability to set and maintain an independent schedule and appointments
- Work collaboratively with parents, other staff and outside agencies
- Fluent in English (reading, writing & oral skills)
- Understanding of Indigenous culture, experience & traditions
- Understanding of Addictions an asset

Additional Requirements
- Ability to visit with families within their own apartment (3 storey apartment block, no elevator)
- Access to a cell phone with a willingness to use the phone regularly for work purposes
- Valid Class 5 Driver’s License an asset

Wage: $15.00 - $18.00 / hr

**Job Type**: Part-time
Part-time hours: 15 per week

**Salary**: $15.00-$19.00 per hour

Schedule:

- Evening shift
- On call
- Weekend availability

Work Location: One location

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