Family Preservation Worker - Fort Good Hope, Canada - Government of Northwest Territories

Description

Job Information

Located in Fort Good Hope and reporting directly to the Supervisor, Family Preservation, the Family Preservation Worker is responsible to provide direct one-to-one support to parents in their home and/or in the community.

The Family Preservation Worker is responsible for establishing trusting relationships with families involved in Child and Family Services (CFS), while providing appropriate supports and services.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of a variety of issues and approaches, including but not limited to: child development, high risk youth, parenting stresses, effective positive parenting strategies, positive behavioural reinforcement, non-violent parenting strategies, family dynamics, addictions and domestic violence issues, and CFS systems and procedures.

• Knowledge of Child and Family Services Act, Adoptions Act and their regulations, standards, and guidelines.

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:
A Diploma in Social Work, Child Development, Youth Care or Early Childhood Education; and one (1) year of related experience.
Equivalencies in education and experience will be considered.