Bilingual Family Support Worker

Simcoe Muskoka Family Connexions•Midland, ON

5d•Onsite

About The Position

We are recruiting for a permanent Family Support Worker (FSW) for the Family Support Team (Midland home office). The purpose of this position is to provide additional assistance to families by working to enhance family relationships & parenting practices, prevent the admission of children to care, assist families upon a child’s return home or to a permanent situation, provide assistance during access and to support safety of children. The service will be provided through a culturally appropriate and mutually agreed upon plan that is task focused with education and/or evidence informed interventions in accordance with Agency policies and procedures, Ministry Regulations, Standards and Directives and relevant legislation. This is a Bargaining Unit position with CUPE Local 5319.

Requirements

Post-Secondary education in the Human Service field – i.e. Child & Youth Worker, Social Services or Addictions/Mental Health Diploma.
Experience working with at-risk children and their families.
Sound knowledge of the agency’s mandate, CYFSA (Child, Youth & Family Services Act), agency policies and procedures and Ministry Standards and Guidelines.
Sound knowledge of the impact and risk of social issues in child welfare and understanding of current relevant theories and best practices.
Demonstrated ability to write clear, concise reports and able to meet deadlines and other administrative requirements.
Valid driver's licence and access to a vehicle is required.
Bilingualism (French/English) is required; proficiency will be tested.