Child and Family Support Worker, Permanent 1 FTE

Prevention Services Full Time Pembroke, ON, CA 1 Attachments

5 days ago Requisition ID: 1032

Salary Range: $46,144.00 To $60,507.00 Annually

Child and Family Support Worker, Permanent 1 FTE, Pembroke

Existing Vacancy

CHILD AND FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER

Department:

Prevention Services

Accountability:

Location:

Pembroke

Family & Children's Services of Renfrew County is a multi-service agency committed to providing preventative, protective and socially inclusive services and programming that empower and strengthen everyone. We are focused on cultivating a team-oriented work environment where everyone thrives. Our goal is to develop and strengthen cooperative partnerships to increase availability, accessibility and quality of care to our communities.

Our agency commitments include: moving forward Anti-Oppressive Practice, French Language Services and working alongside Indigenous Communities.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Child and Family Support Worker provides strength-based, task-oriented supports to children, youth, and families to promote positive family functioning, strengthen parenting and caregiving capacity, support child and youth development, and assist families in achieving identified goals.

The position may provide supports directly to families who are not receiving child protection services or may work in conjunction with a Child and Family Protection Worker where child protection services are involved. When working in conjunction with a Child and Family Protection Worker,



the Child and Family Support Worker provides specific supports and interventions related to identified family goals and shares relevant observations and information regarding the services provided. The position does not perform child protection functions.

Supports may include parenting education and modelling, behaviour management strategies, family visits, one-to-one and in-home support, assistance in strengthening natural and community support networks, connection to community resources, and other assigned family-focused services. The position may also assist with or deliver groups and programs based on service and operational needs.

The Child and Family Support Worker works collaboratively with families, Agency staff and community service providers and maintains timely, accurate and objective documentation related to services provided.

DUTIES PERFORMED ON A REGULAR BASIS:

- Provides timely, accurate and relevant information to the assigned Child and Family Protection Worker, supervisor, or other designated team member and participates in case consultation as assigned.
- Immediately communicates child welfare, safety, or other significant concerns arising in the course of providing services to the appropriate supervisor and/or Child and Family Protection Worker and follows Agency procedures and applicable reporting requirements.
- Provides case supports including parent teaching and modelling, behaviour management strategies, one-to-one support,



and in-home support.
- Referrals to internal and external resources as required.
- Assists families in developing and strengthening natural, family and community support networks, addressing gaps in service, accessing appropriate referrals, and following up on recommendations.
- Completes timely, accurate and objective case notes, service summaries, and other required file documentation
- Participates in scheduled supervision, case conferences, and other meetings to support the planning and delivery of assigned services.
- Provides supervision and support during family visits, including parent teaching and modelling and support with behaviour management strategies, as assigned.
- Supports parents and caregivers of children and youth from birth to 18 years of age to increase their understanding of child and youth development, build confidence in their parenting or caregiving role, and strengthen family relationships through the application of best practices.
- Provides individualized support to help children, youth and families identify strengths, needs and goals; develop practical strategies; access appropriate resources and services; and work toward positive individual and family outcomes.
- Provides outreach and support services to families, including families involved with Child Welfare as assigned.
- As assigned, assists with the planning, organization and facilitation of groups and programs, including parenting programs; purchases required food and supplies and develops and maintains program budgets based on available fundraising funds. Program or group responsibilities may requ

📌 Child and Family Support Worker, Permanent 1 FTE (Canada)
🏢 Family & Children Services
📍 Canada