Family Wellness Worker - F/T Temporary

Kahkiyaw is a ground-breaking Indigenous -led and community-based program created to significantly improve the lives of Indigenous children, youth, and families in the Edmonton and Area Children and Family Services. Working closely with CFSA Central Neighborhood Centre, and using the Collaborative Service Delivery model, the program will provide a continuum of services to improve the outcomes for Indigenous children and families in our city.

Responsibilities

• This trained social services professional will act as the Case Manager alongside our Children Services partner (Assessor/Case Worker).
• Build positive relationships with families on their case load, and advocate where needed.
• Maintain effective cross-functional relationships with staff, colleagues, and partners, as required.
• Will be required to attend orientation and other appropriate courses/training.
• Provide monthly service plans, case notes, and progress reports using Penelope data base. Adhere to monthly deadlines is a must.
• Ensure all client hard copy files are organized and have current and valid client information.
• Utilize strength-based tools to assist families – i.e. Signs of Safety (SOS) – Mapping, Appreciative Inquiry, and Three Houses with Children. Experience with SOS is an asset.
• Responsible for all on-call services on a rotation basis (every 5-6 weeks). Financial compensation is granted.

Qualification Requirements

• Degree or diploma in a Human Services field is a must – i.e. Social Work, Child & Youth Care, Education, etc.
• 3-5 years work-related experience is a must.
• Strong interpersonal skills with good oral and written communication.
• Knowledge of Penelope database, Ages & Stages Assessments
• Must have a valid driver’s license and willing to obtain a drivers abstract
• Must have 2-million-dollar liability insurance coverage
• Current (within 6 months) Criminal Record and Child & Family Intervention Checks, and Driver’s Abstract is required prior to starting employment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary plus monthly auto allowance.
• Working approximately 34.5 hours per week

PLEASE NOTE; This is a TEMPORARY position of 12 months with possible extension