Social Development / Family Care Worker

The onus is upon the successful applicant to seek housing or accommodations if necessary.

Job Summary

The Social Development/Family Care Worker in conjunction with the Community Services (CS) Department team. Reports directly to the Community Services Manager and is responsible for managing social assistance, clients, and case load, making referrals, financial reporting and developing and implementation of prevention/intervention strategies to support families at risk. This position will liaise with USMA workers and monitor services provided to Ditidaht Children and families identified.

• Recent Criminal record check
• Proven ability to work in a team setting

Responsibilities

Duties: Responsible for intake and assessment of social assistance applications from applicants, together with supplementary documentation as outlined in the AANDC Income Assistance Policy- effective July 1, 2013. 

1. Assess each application and the applicant’s circumstances to establish their needs, and identify available resources and possible alternative means of support;
2. Complete Budget and Decision Sheets to verify/determine eligibility for social assistance, on the basis of identified needs and resources;
3. Issue financial assistance at rates set out in the AANDC Income Assistance Policy and Procedure manual or food vouchers to recipients (clients) who meet eligibility requirements;

4. Verify ongoing eligibility by contacting appropriate sources to confirm information given on the monthly renewal slips;

5. Assist clients in crisis by making appropriate referrals (i.e., NTC programs and services, mental health counseling, Alcohol & Drug counseling, family protection, and other outside services.

Family Care Provide one-on-one counselling and group facilitations;

1. Facilitate and implement prevention programs and events;
2. Identify families at risk and bring forward to CS team for intervention plan. Team will collectively monitor and report to child welfare authorities such as USMA;
3. Provide life skills counselling / program referral and provides job readiness and  work experience counselling / program referral for children / families involved with child/family services with routine follow up;
4. Prepare client for court proceedings, prepare and present evidence for family court and attend court as directed with the goal of getting the family back together;