Description
COMPETITION # 2025-005R
POSITION TYPE TERM (to March 31, 2025), FULL-TIME
Reporting to the Unit Supervisor, the Perinatal Direct Service Worker establishes culturally sensitive services for pregnant young adults and new mothers involved with the Post Majority Unit. This role prioritizes the best interests of the child, applies trauma-informed approaches, develops case plans, and fosters connections with community resources, and adheres to An Act respecting First Nation, Inuit, and Métis children, youth and families.
RESPONSIBILITES:
- Establishes an intake process for pregnant young adults and new mothers.
- Identifies and assesses the needs of the pregnant young adults and new mothers.
- Builds positive relationships with relevant community resources and makes referrals for services to support the clients.
- Develops case plans in collaboration with the client that promotes positive outcomes based on the client’s strengths.
- Gathers information about the family situation from the client, family members, Agency staff, and collateral sources.
- Coordinates the delivery of services to meet identified needs through case management, resource referral, advocacy and provision of supportive or rehabilitative services, and evaluates clients’ progress in meeting service goals.
- Establishes an understanding of values, strengths and concerns of the community being served.
- Applies trauma-based approaches that promises a sense of safety for the client in all services provided.
- Provides counselling, using a variety of interventions, to the client.
- Attends home on a regular basis to observe the client and/or family’s behaviour in order to monitor progress of service goals and directs modifications to plan.
- Reports to Supervisor regularly and provides updates on case status.
- Supports other unit members and provides mentorship to new unit staff.
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor of Social Work (an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered).
- Knowledge of The Child and Family Services Act; An Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Metis children, youth and families, The Adoption Act; and Indigenous child welfare practices.
- Demonstrated understanding and appreciation of Anishinaabe cultural beliefs, values, and norms.
- Experience with providing supports and interventions for trauma/crisis, addictions, family violence, child abuse/neglect, grief, and loss issues.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (i.e., Word, Excel, and Outlook).
- Working knowledge or ability to learn CFSIS.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills (ability to speak Ojibwe is an asset).
- A valid driver’s license and a reliable vehicle.
- Satisfactory Criminal Record, Prior Contact; and Child Abuse Registry Checks.
- Mandatory travel to designated First Nations communities and rural areas as required.
Please send a cover letter and a resume to employerrep@abcentre.org.
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