Social Development/Family Care Worker

Social Development/Family Care Worker
Job Number # 
14488
Employer 
Ditidaht First Nation
Job Location(s) 
Port Alberni
Number of Positions 
 
Date Posted 
Jun 08, 2016
Apply By 
Jul 08, 2016
Schedule 
Full Time
Hours 
non-standard hours and weekends.
NOC Code 
4212
Source 
Employer
Details 

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.

Responsibilities:

NOTE: The Responsibilities have been summarised for the purpose of this posting.  Should you be interested in the full descriptions you are more than welcome to contact the Administrator to see the description.

Social Development:

  • 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. 
  • Assess each application and the applicant’s circumstances to establish their needs, and identify available resources and possible alternative means of support;
  • Complete Budget and Decision Sheets to verify/determine eligibility for social assistance, on the basis of identified needs and resources;
  • 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;
  • Verify ongoing eligibility by contacting appropriate sources to confirm information given on the monthly renewal slips;
  • 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;
  • Facilitate and implement prevention programs and events;
  • 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;
  • 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;
  • 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;
Qualifications 

Recent Criminal record check

Proven ability to work in a team setting

How to Apply 

Send RESUMES to the Ditidaht First Nation Administration Office

Attn: SD/FC Job Posting
P.O. Box 340
Port Alberni, BC
V9Y 7M8

Or fax to: 250-745-3332

Or email to: mary-ann@ditidaht.ca

Only those shortlisted will be contacted.