Family Support Worker
Objective
To provide direct service delivery from the point of intake to closure for all M’Chigeeng Frist Nation children and families and in accordance to By-Law 001/01 and Band Council Resolution 3347
Position Summary
- Provide support and intervention services as needed with families
- Referrals to agencies
- Assist in the completion of the service plans with families to address child protection issues
- Provide on-going assessment, case management, mediation, advocacy and counseling services for assigned individuals
- Assist and respond to crisis situations
- Provide transportation to families where necessary
- Maintain clear, accurate and up to date reports related to all case assignments as well as maintain monthly statistics
- Ensure compliance of M’Chigeeng First Nation personnel, finance and administration policies and procedures
- Serve as a member on an inter-disciplinary team of professionals working with family groups where required
- Actively participate in staff development/training where required and related to child welfare
- Working knowledge of the Child and Family Services Act
- Work in collaboration with the M’Chigeeng Band Representative and services on and off reserve
- Availability for after hours and services where required
- Provide educational resources and services in relation to Child and Family services
- Initiate and work with families in family planning where needed
