Job Title

The primary role of the Family Development Worker (FDW) is to assist in the stabilization of families who are involved with the Ministry of Children and Family Development, through its protection mandate, so that children, youth, and families can remain together or if apart, are able to reunite, free from abuse and neglect. This involves the FDW working with the parents to help improve their parenting skills, increase their ability to provide a safe home and provide opportunities for children to remain connected to their family and community. Key Duties and Responsibilities Crisis intervention and stabilization Provide intensive timelimited services to help resolve a familys immediate crisis, stabilize the families functioning to reduce risk to children and prevent the removal of children from their homes. This may include, but not limited to working with family members to develop or improve: Problem solving skills. Crisis management skills. Conflict resolution skills. Anger and behavior management skills. Family preservation Provide intensive, goaloriented services to families with the aim of improving capacity to care for their children. This may include, but not limited to: Empowering and strengthening families in their parenting role through education of positive parenting techniques, child development, and appropriate behavior medication techniques, as well as modelling, confidence building and supervision. Identifying the familys strengths and using these to build capacity. Assist families in making their homes safe and stimulating for children. Assist families in securing healthy food, appropriate housing, and in obtaining day care placements for children. Temporarily assist families in buying groceries, driving family members to school or appointments and other daily activities, as required. Reunification Provide services that support the reconnection or transition of children to their family. This may include, but not limited to: Supervised access for the children. Supporting families once reunification has occurred. Linking and brokering Identify community resources for parents and link families to ongoing sources of professional and personal support systems. Integrated case management Participate in integrated case management or case conferencing meetings as requested by the referring ministry social worker. Maintain client caseloads based on referrals from MCFD Protection Services Team. Maintain statistical data on clients as required by Program Supervisor and MCFD. Completes intake and needs assessment (initial and quarterly), and then assists the family to develop realistic goals with the family. Maintains complete and accurate case notes, client files are always up to date and accurate. Provides evidence in court when required. Submits monthly client status reports to Program Manager in a timely manner. Attends case review meetings with MCFD as scheduled. Attends team meetings as scheduled. Attend SFRS staff meetings and planning days when required. Provides services to all clients in a culturally appropriate manner. Maintains program accreditation standards. Performs other related duties as assigned. Education & Experience Bachelors degree in a related human/social service field. One (1) year recent related experience working with children and families, experience in conflict resolution, child protection, mediation, and negotiation. Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. How to Apply To Apply, please submit resume, and cover letter by email to [email protected]. #J-18808-Ljbffr