Position: Case Aide
Agency: Anishinaabe Child & Family Services
Conditions: 6 Month Term
Location: Winnipeg Outreach Office
Closing Date: 12 noon, Tuesday, November 28, 2017
The Anishinaabe Child & Family Service Agency (ACFS) delivers mandated services and programs in a manner which will maintain and strengthen the individual, the family and the First Nations community with the context of aboriginal values and customs. The goal of our work is to protect our children, promote family wellness, and strengthen our community.
Anishinaabe Child & Family Services is seeking one (1) Case Aid position on a six (6) month term to work out of the Outreach Office located at 56-1313 Border Street in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Under the direction of the Unit Supervisor the Case Aid will perform the following duties:
Escort Children/ Wards/ Clients as requested for:
- Special circumstances i.e.: shopping for clothing, birthday presents, etc.
- Medical, dental, optical appointments
- Counselling appointments
- Children and/or parents to court
- Parental visits
- Assist in supervising between wards and parents when necessary and upon instruction
- Be a "friendly visitor" to identified wards and clients
- Accompany Child & Family Services Workers on home visits when safety may be an issue
- Attend meetings when requested by the Supervisor
- Carry out other duties such as:
- Under special circumstances shopping for groceries, clothing, gifts, i.e., children in independent living
- Assist regular worker to move child(ren) in care to their new home placements upon request
- Relay to Supervisor any information during the course of the day that impacts on a ward or family involved with the Agency
- Document observations, concerns and/ or conversations for the file and follow-up
- Other related duties assigned by immediate supervisor
Qualifications / Requirements
- High school, some Post-Secondary education or a combination of related work experience
- Must possess good computer skills
- Must have good oral and writing skills
- Ability to speak a First Nations Language would be considered an asset
- Must have understanding and knowledge of First Nations Communities and their families
- Position is subject to a Police Record and Child Abuse Registry Checks
- A valid drivers licence and vehicle use for work are required
- Must be able to work with minimum supervision