Social Services Family Search ReEngagement Worker

McMan Youth, Family and Community Services Association, Central Region•Red Deer, AB

6h•CA$27 - CA$31

About The Position

The Family Development Program provides caring and professional family support to help develop positive family relationships by teaching parenting, living, communication and behavior management skills. This program helps children, youth and parents struggling with a variety of issues. Clients are referred to this program from their local Children Services office.

Requirements

Post secondary diploma at minimum, preferred degree directly related to Human Services from an approved institution
Required 2 years of frontline human services experience, preferred 3 years of human services work related to working with families
Proof of Membership in Professional Association (when applicable)
Knowledge of parent/child relationships and family dynamics
Basic First Aid Level C with Adult, Child, and Infant CPR &AED
Suicide Intervention Training & De-Escalation Training
Intervention Record Check & Criminal Record Check including the vulnerable sector.
Class 5 drivers license, clean drivers abstract and reliable vehicle for occasional client transportation required.
Knowledge of the Child, Youth and Family Enhancement Act

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and experience within the Signs of Safety framework would be an asset.
Preferred experience in the CS System

Responsibilities

Family Search & Engagement Services: locating parents, extended family members and other family supports with a vested interest in providing support to identified child or children.
Family Group Conferencing: including all components for FGC from locating family members, pre-conference contact, facilitation of conference and follow up processes.
Supporting children and families through a strength-based approach.
Coaching and mentoring parents.
Linking children and families with support networks.