ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Family Worker will be responsible in carrying out the mandate of the Child and Family Services, will utilize a strength-based approach to gather, analyze and interpret child and family information to formulate assessments for the purpose of case planning. Reports to the Protection supervisor.

Identify, document and respond to physical, emotional and behavioral indicators of abuse, neglect and emotional injury.

Perform Structural Decision-Making Risk assessments
(SDM) at all required points in the life of a case file.

Assess strengths and needs of children and families in collaboration with the family while assisting to increase protective factors and decrease risk factors.

Conduct face to face interviews with children and families to assess risk and safety.

Provides referrals, support, support, guidance and families to address issues related to family functioning.

Organizes, arranges and conducts case conferences and/or participates in Family Circles.

Support clients by building confidence and skills

Ensures compliance for case management standards

Assist clients to increase protective factors and decrease risk factors in their environment.

Provide supports, referrals and guidance to available services to stabilize family functioning.

Consults with Supervisor as required, documents discussion and outcomes.

Ensures all documentation is complete as per Family

Centered Case Management Policy and file standards.

Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of services and supports in addressing the identified risk factors.





Utilize computer systems (Redmane) for case management purposes, inputting all required case information.

Legal and procedural requirements are completed.

Attendance at court to give testimony to cases facts.

Ensure the development of a safety plan and required support
is identified within the plan.

Particinate in the intake and on-call schedule for after hour services on a rotational basis.

Provide updated client contact information to Administration

Unit to ensure accuracy of payments.

Adhere to all OLFS policies and procedures

Other duties complementary of the role of Family Worker.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

B.I.S.W ., BSW

2+ years’ experience in child protection

Valid Class 5 driver’s license with acceptable abstract

Clear criminal record with vulnerable sector

COMPENTENCIES

Knowledge and experience of family dynamics

Understanding of The Child and Family Services Act of Saskatchewan

Understanding of the historical significance of residential schools and how it relates to OLCN

Work under pressure and stressful situations

Experience in program development and planning

Solid principles and ethics

Work under pressure and stressful situations

Attention to detail

Excellent organizational and time management skills

Physical ability to lift up to 20lbs

HAZARD ASSOCIATED WITH THE JOB

Physical and cognitive ergonomics

Aggressive incoming calls

Travel

Posted: March 12, 2025

Next Competition Ends: April 30, 2026

Deadline: Until positions are filled

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📌 Family Worker (Saskatchewan)
🏢 Onion Lake Family Services (OLFS)
📍 Saskatchewan