Family Treatment Worker - Regina, SK

Ranch Ehrlo Society•Regina, SK

7d•Onsite

About The Position

We’re looking for a dedicated individual to join our team to provide home-based services and support for families. In this role, you'll model a safe, nurturing environment and help with parenting skills, budgeting, household management, and healthcare needs. You will also assist families in accessing community resources, support treatment plans, and adapt to evolving needs to maximize family strengths and achieve their goals.

Requirements

Completion of a high school diploma.
Up to one (1) year of experience working with children, youth, and/or families.
Experience working independently with diverse populations.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Ability to complete tasks independently.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to form meaningful relationships.
Ability to lead through motivation, role-modelling, and support.
Emotional competence and self awareness.
Ability to display empathy, patience, and understanding in individual and family interactions.
Strong problem solving and decision-making skills.
Ability to set clear, attainable goals and meet individual, group, and program objectives.
Ability to be flexible and adapt to new situations.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
Knowledge of child development and parenting skills and strategies.
Knowledge of mental health, addictions, domestic violence, trauma, poverty, and attachment.
Effective time management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks.
Ability to work in high-risk situations and make critical decisions.
Basic computer proficiency.
Employees must hold a class five (5) novice two (2) or higher driver's license and be eligible for coverage under our commercial auto insurance policy.

Nice To Haves

A certificate, diploma, or degree in social sciences, or in a related human service field is an asset.
Outgoing personality with interests that can be used to engage participants (i.e. outdoors, arts, sports, etc.).
Open to continuous education and learning and development opportunities.

Responsibilities

Assist participants in day-to-day functioning. Teach the family unit life skills such as self care, cooking, cleaning, budgeting, and positive behaviors.
Maintain a therapeutic milieu.
Collaborate with the team to strategically plan and assign daily tasks.
Implement individual and family treatment plans and clinical intervention strategies. Support and guide participants in reaching individual and group goals.
Collaborate with and provide input to the treatment team regarding individual and family treatment plans, treatment needs, family situations and functioning, taught strategies and skills, social development, safety concerns, and professional development opportunities.
Assist in the completion of detailed assessments.
Contribute to the development of family program services.
Provide childcare for families during treatment program groups, addictions programming, medical appointments, and other meetings with professionals.
Provide in-home support in crisis situations to support individuals and families as required.
Transport participants for treatment-related purposes as required.
Document all incidents and updates such as; communication log, critical incidents, medication administration, appointments, and any other individual or family updates. Complete reports and documentation clearly, accurately, and in a timely manner.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Provide direction, guidance, and mentorship to new employees, potential employees, practicum students, and volunteers.
Teach new employees the family treatment model of intervention through modelling, debriefing, on-the-job training, and in-home supervision.
Display positive role modelling, agency values, and fairness.
Collaborate with and communicate to the multidisciplinary team when required.
Identify required resources for treatment plans.
Coordinate and collaborate with community resources when required.
Delegate clothing, household items, furnishings, budgeted funds, and other resources to the participants.
Submit receipts and reconcile expenses for manager approved expenditures.
Ensure mileage log is completed accurately when agency vehicle is used.
Responsible for daily inspections, household set-up, organizing and cleaning, purchasing and preparing food, and general maintenance of equipment, including agency vehicles.
Organize and assist with family moves upon discharge.
Maintain, promote, and reinforce safe work habits, practices, and procedures.
Adhere to written or verbal agency and government regulations, policies, practices, and instructions.
The incumbent is responsible for completing all mandatory training requirements for the position as per agency policy and guidelines.