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Job Title: GENERALIST CASEWORKER

Location: Sunchild Child and Family Services, Rocky Mountain and Sylvan Lake, AB

Department: Protection Department

Reports To: Protection Manager

Company Description:

Nestled in the Rocky Mountains County on Treaty 6 Territory, the spirit of the Sunchild Child and Family Services and community radiates opportunity. We offer a collaborative and dynamic workplace where our values of Trust, Transparency, Collaboration, and Compassion guide our practice to improve the lives of children, families, and community.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Contribute to developing and implementing of good practice.
• Be responsible for investigating allegations of neglect, physical or sexual abuse and assessing family functioning determining risk factors to the child’s safety and implementing intervention plans.
• Manage court proceedings and include the family in this process.
• Screen, identify and prioritize referrals for service, develop intervention plans, consult with other professionals as necessary and complete documentation.
• Knowledge of the Child Youth and Family Enhancement Act and the enhancement policy and base decisions on the CYFEA.
• Support the family in identifying and reaching their goals through a strengths-based approach.
• Document and maintain necessary case notes on CICIO.
• Ability to build trust and rapport with the families while supporting the needs and best interests of the child/family.
• Attend meetings, appointments and events with children and families as needed.
• Work with supervisors, management and practitioners to evaluate performance and recommend appropriate courses of action in accordance with HR policies and procedures
• Maintain knowledge and awareness of all department operations
• Implement support systems
• Work with the interdisciplinary team to ensure the success of service delivery
• Ongoing commitment to learning traditional Indigenous Sunchild approaches.
• Handling of sensitive and confidential information.
• On call work as required.
• Other duties as required.

Key Deliverables and Outcomes:

• Children are to be reunited quickly with their families when they are temporarily removed.
• Our youth are to be prepared for a healthy and safe transition to adult services.
• The best interests, protection and well-being of children are met and prioritized.
• High quality services delivered to children, youth and families through qualified and competent staff.

Qualifications:

• A diploma or degree in social work or human services related to social work, child and youth care, psychology, social science, or other related fields is required.
• A solid understanding of the philosophy of prevention, protection and permanency and the ability to apply that understanding to families and communities.
• Knowledge and experience in financial planning, budgeting and reporting.
• Demonstrate the ability to relate effectively to people of diverse economic, social and Cultural backgrounds.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills enhanced organizational and advanced computer skills.
• Demonstrated experience working with community boards and volunteers.
• Knowledge of issues and practices of CFS and the impact on children and families; services to children, family dynamics, and an understanding of the sensitive situation’s families experience
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software, including Excel (spreadsheets and pivot tables), PowerPoint, database applications, e-mail, team meetings, and video conferencing.
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines and work without direct supervision.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License and clean drivers abstract.
• Fluency in Cree and/or Saulteaux
• Clear Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector and Intervention Record Check.

*Position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $80,000.00 per year

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Delegation (preferred)

Work Location: In person