Outreach Worker - South Saskatoon, Canada - Central Urban Metis Federation Inc.

Central Urban Metis Federation Inc.

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South Saskatoon, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Position:
Community Outreach Worker

The Community Outreach Worker will work with the family unit to support parents and children with a philosophy of building on strengths, supporting families to address challenges, helping to maintain the family unit intact, and ensuring the safety and well-being of children.

This position will provide emergency outreach support services to children and families outside of traditional working hours in times of family crisis for the families residing in the Agency's fostering families coming home programs.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide after care support to assist with maintaining the family unit once families graduate from the Agency's fostering families coming home program

Support families with a philosophy of building on strengths, supporting challenges, and promoting community inclusion and interdependence.

Work with families on a one-on-one basis in their own homes in order to teach them positive parenting and coping skills that will help build independence.

Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field of study and/or a suitable combination of training and extensive experience in working with individuals who have been involved in a high risk lifestyle.

Ability to speak an Indigenous language is an asset.

Knowledge and understanding of the history of Aboriginal peoples and their socio economic backgrounds.

An understanding of the barriers to healthy living that can contribute to higher risk for child abuse and neglect.

An understanding of child development and age-appropriate developmental needs of children.

Must possess an understanding of positive and culturally appropriate approaches to parenting.

Must be knowledgeable of the dynamics of living with HIV/AIDS.

Must be knowledgeable of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and other cognitive disabilities.

Must have knowledge of both solution focused and strength based theories.

Knowledge of alcohol/drug recovery and relapse dynamics is an asset.

Awareness of the services and resources available within the community of Saskatoon.

Must be comfortable working with and providing intensive supports to families within their own homes and in the core neighborhoods of Saskatoon.

Willing and available to work non-traditional hours such as evenings and weekends.

Criminal and vulnerable persons record check.

Must possess a valid Class 5 driver's license and own a reliable vehicle.

Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time

Part-time hours: 24 per week

Salary:
From $22.00 per hour

Benefits: