Family Service Worker

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Lac La Ronge Indian Child & Family Services Agency

REQUIRES (1) One:

Family Service Worker

In La Ronge, Saskatchewan

 

Position Description/Summary:

Family Service Worker reports to the Family Services Supervisor. The primary objective is to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children by working with families to address identified risks.

 

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Be an Officer Under the Act with all powers ancillary thereto pursuant to the provisions of The Child & Family Services Act, for the Province of Saskatchewan.
  • Complete all case-plans, documentation and legal agreements in accordance with the Family Centered Case Management Manual.
  • Provide support, counseling and interventions to address the identified risk factors.
  • Actively participate with Prevention Services in family group conferencing, case conferences, and case planning.
  • Work with families and out of home placements toward safety, well-being and permanence of children.
  • Work closely with all community resource personnel to establish services for families.
  • Referring to appropriate agencies for specific needs such as counseling services, addictions treatment, child assessment, etc.
  • To prepare all required documentation for and attend Family Services Court.
  • Advocating and assisting clients to remove barriers.
  • Provide informational sessions regarding ICFS and The Child & Family Services Act to community resources.
  • Ensures that all files and documentation are up-to-date and accurate.
  • Apprehension of children when necessary.
  • Other duties as assigned.

 

Requirements:

  • BSW or BISW
  • Must be able to provide a recent and satisfactory Criminal Record, Child Abuse, and Driver’s Abstract Clearance

 

ICFS offers a comprehensive benefits package.

 

Deadline for applicants:                               Tuesday, January 14th, 2025

 

Please send application to:                          Human Resources

Indian Child & Family Services Agency

P.O. Box 1739, La Ronge, SK S0J 1L0

Phone:   (306) 425-5511

Fax:        (306) 425-5335

E-mail:   atarin@icfs.ca

 

Submit cover letter and resume with: two (2) professional references and one (1) reference from your most recent supervisor/manager.  Cover letter must indicate permission to contact references. ICFS thanks all interested applicants; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.