Case Aide

West Region Child & Family Services Posted: January 21, 2020
Expires: January 31, 2020
Location
Canada

Description

West Region Child & Family Services Inc. invites applications for:

  • CFS Case Aide - based out of Keeseekoowenin
  • FE Case Aide - based out of Ebb & Flow
  • FE Case Aide - based out of Waywayseecappo

Reporting to the Community Based Team Supervisor, the worker will be responsible to work as part of a team in delivering a full range of child and family services utilizing a community based model of service delivery, with emphasis on prevention and resource services as a frontline approach.

Duties Include:

  • Providing prevention/intervention assistance for the CFS case specific and PRS program areas
  • Provision of frontline voluntary child and family services, including intake and referral
  • Planning, developing and implementation of community based prevention programs as related to child and family service needs of the community
  • Assist in the delivery of statutory services as required
  • Assist in the delivery of treatment support programs
  • To work with the community based team in developing and promoting programs supports as required
  • Arranging and supervising family visits in conjunction with CFS workers
  • Providing transportation for clients

Qualifications:

  • Minimum Grade 12 high school education or an equivalent combination of education and training
  • Must have working knowledge of the CFS Act
  • Must have a committment to First Nations Child & Family Services and community based planning
  • Knowledge of and appreciation for Ojibway culture and aspirations are essential
  • Must be able to communicate effectively, orally and in writing
  • Must have the ability to make decision and work effectively with others in a team process
  • The ability to speak Ojibway will be considered a definite asset
  • Must have computer training and/or knowledge of Microsoft Office.

The successful applicant must provide WRCFS with a Criminal Record Check that includes a Vulnerable Sector Search, Child Abuse Registry Check, Prior Contact Check and Driver's Abstract prior to the commencement of employment.  Travel is required.  A vaild driver's license and access to means of reliable transportation for work is a condition of employment.

Salary: Commensurate with experience and training and according to Provincial pay scale

Please submit resume and cover letter to:

Sarah Shannacappo, HMR

Director of Human Resources

West Region Child & Family Services Inc.

Box 280

Erickson, MB R0J 0P0

Fax: 204-636-6158

Application Deadline: Thursday January 30, 2020

We thank all who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contracted.