Description
COMPETITION # 2024-032R (Brokenhead)
2024-037 (Hollow Water)
NATIONAL OCCUPATION CODE 42201
POSITION TYPE TERM, FULL-TIME
Under the direct supervision of the Supervisor, the Service Assistant will be assigned specific tasks related to the development and implementation of a case plan involving children and families. The Service Assistant will be assigned specific duties to ensure that all parts of the case plan are carried out as per Southeast Child & Family Services Agency Standards.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide updates and input on case plans to be included in transfer summaries, children in care forms, and closing summaries.
- Provide written documentation to all case related activities including, but not limited to; transportation; school contacts; home visits; oversee family visits (supervised/ unsupervised).
- Working in a role that is supportive and cooperative; supporting the Direct Service Workers.
- Ability to work independently and take direction from various case workers and collaterals regarding best practices for children and families.
- Ability to calmly and appropriately resolve conflicts that may occur within the job.
- Working cooperatively with community collaterals and resources.
- Supporting staff, clients, and care givers in their various roles.
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Grade 12/equivalent and/or relevant post-secondary education (a combination of equivalent training and/or experience will be considered).
- Demonstrated working knowledge of and familiarity with:
- Indigenous culture and an understanding of the rural cultural environment.
- The Child and Family Services Act; The Adoption Act; An Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, youth, and families; Indigenous child welfare practices; First Nations history; and colonization.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Strong communication skills (i.e., oral, written and listening).
- Demonstrated ability to support frontline workers by means of:
- Completing first-draft submissions for CFSIS-related documentation.
- Tracking of case work (including face to face, transportation, etc.) related to children, families, and collaterals.
- Managing timelines.
- Receiving, documenting, and following-up on phone conversations related to case work.
- Ensuring that all filing and bring-forward dates are managed with proficiency.
- Other office-related duties (i.e., photocopying, faxing, emailing, etc.).
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (i.e., Word, Excel, and Outlook), CFSIS and IM.
- Valid driver’s license; a reliable vehicle.
- Satisfactory Criminal Record; Child Abuse Registry; and Prior Contact Check.
Please send a resume and cover letter to employerrep@abcentre.org.
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