SNAPP Worker

Position Summary:

The SNAPP Worker plays a vital role in supporting children in the care of the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) as they move toward adoption or other permanent placements. This role focuses on helping children understand their personal history, preparing Lifebooks, and ensuring they are supported through every stage of their transition. When placements occur locally, post-placement support will be provided to the child and their adoptive/foster families. Virtual support may be offered for out-of-region placements.

Reporting Structure:

Reports to Family Services SNAPP Team Leader

Prime Functions:

Listening to others and communicating in an effective manner that fosters relationship building and teamwork

• Communicates effectively; Adapts content, style, tone and medium of communication to suit the target audience's language, cultural background and level of understanding
• Engages the child, listens to their words, validates their personal story and creates a safe space
• Maintains ongoing communication with participants and their families
• Acts as a member of a multi-function team, appreciates the value of diversity and uses effective communication skills
• Provides support and education to the foster family throughout the process
• Regularly updates members of the planning team on child's work with the program
• Communicates the organization's mission, vision and values to external participants

Researching and defining steps to achieving a successful permanency placement

• Actively participates as part of a team to develop a transition plan and regularly evaluates and modifies the plan as needed
• Gathers and collates historical information, photographs and anecdotal stories for Lifebooks. Contacts and interviews birth family members as required
• Seeks to understand the child's needs and interests so that effective planning and delivery of session work can be implemented
• Assists the child's caseworker in his/her assessment of the child's readiness for adoption consideration and placement.
• Contributes to an inventory of the child's needs for adoption placement; Provides input in the selection of potential adoptive parents

Fostering the development of others while providing participant-centred services

• Fosters a client-focused culture; Anticipates and adapts to client needs
• Provides intensive emotional support to the child before, during and after the transition process
• Engages and guides the child through their journey increasing his/her understanding of their history and prepares Lifebook
• Creates a pre-placement visiting schedule; Introduces the child to the adoptive family; Facilitates the transition plan
• Educates, trains and supports adoptive parents, foster parents and other professionals around the preparation and support needed for children and families to be successful in their adoption journey
• Provides support for the child throughout the pre-placement and placement phase
• Arranges and facilitates the presentation of adoption preparation information for families and professionals as identified by the Ministry of Children and Families.
• Assumes personal responsibility and follows up to meet commitments to others

Collecting, storing and compiling program and evaluation data effectively in order to identify program impact

• Stores all participant documents and information in a confidential manner
• Tracks and reports data for the SNAPP program to maintain CARF and SharePoint standards and requirements
• Participates in data collection used to evaluate Effectiveness, Efficiencies, Stakeholders Satisfaction and Program Accessibility as outlined in the Annual Performance Measurement Report and acts upon annual recommendations.

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary education in a humanistic field; preference is given to a degree but must have completed at least a diploma level of post-secondary education
• Previous extensive experience working with children in areas to include developmental stages, attachment issues, trauma, loss and grief, and special needs

• Knowledge of custody and permanency placement processes regarding children in the care of the Ministry of Children and Families

• Cultural humility and sensitivity, including knowledge of Indigenous history and culture. Candidates with lived Indigenous experience are strongly encouraged

• Previous experience in education and facilitation an asset.
• Excellent communication skills and an ability to work collaboratively within a team
• Strategic thinking skills, flexibility and creativity in problem-solving
• Good organization and reliable follow-through skills
• Participant-focused service delivery and advocacy
• The ability to teach others about SNAPP work when called upon
• Clear Criminal Record check
• A reliable vehicle (with business insurance) that can be used for work
• KCR is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all with the passion, skill and knowledge to apply

Benefits:

• 3 weeks vacation
• Paid sick leave
• Group benefits include extended health, dental, and paramedical
• Health spending account
• Pension contribution

Application Process:

KCR Community Resources has a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion and encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply. We will strive to provide reasonable accommodations, accessible formats, and communication support upon request to all candidates in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.

If you require accommodation as part of the application process, please contact the People and Culture at our main office at

About KCR Community Resources:

KCR is a not-for-profit agency fostering diversity, collaboration, and resourcefulness by tailoring services to meet the community, family, and individual needs. We believe in a community where individuals and families are supported in leading healthy, productive, and fulfilling lives. We value inclusion and relationships built on mutual trust, recognizing each other's contributions, expertise, and opinions. We strive to create a safe and welcoming work environment where collaboration and valuing people's strengths are at the core of our day-to-day interactions.