Family Support Worker

at  Yukon Government

THIS POSTING

This posting will be used to fill 1 permanent full-time position working 75 hours bi-weekly on an averaging hours basis. It will establish a 12-month eligibility list which may be used to fill similar positions.
This job is based in the thriving and diverse city of Whitehorse in the beautiful Yukon.

IMPORTANT APPLICATION AND JOB REQUIREMENTS

Essential qualifications

Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the qualifications below. Selections for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume.

• Social Worker Degree or Social Services Diploma
• Experience working with either children, youth and\or families
• Experience working with vulnerable populations
• Experience assisting parents in learning problem-solving and coping skills by teaching and modeling appropriate and positive parenting and life skills

Candidates with comparable education backgrounds may be equally considered.
It may be helpful for you to review “Prepare your resume and cover letter”.
Desired knowledge, skills and suitability

If selected for an interview, candidates should have, and may be assessed on, the following:

• Proven ability to build rapport and trust in relationships with clients, collaterals and stakeholders
• A commitment to providing the best service possible
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent organization, communication and problem solving skills
• Understanding of the values and practice of strength based, family centered services
• Understanding of child protection and Child and Family Services Act
• Understanding of family stressors and risks to children
• Self – reflective practice

It may be helpful for you to review “The job interview process”.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

This job requires you to perform, and/or be exposed to, the following:
Frequent evening, weekend and statutory holiday work hours are required.

Working as a Family Support Worker, you will provide home-based support services to families and children. This position assists in strengthening the parent-child relationship by improving parenting skills. Collaborating with the assigned Social Worker, and family in devising a tailored case management plan.

• For more information on this job, please contact Ysabelle Perreault, Family Resource Worker Supervisor at 867-332-5037 or Ysabelle.Perreault@yukon.ca
• For more information about the recruitment process, please contact Ahmed Lawal, HR Consultant at 867-332-4271 or Ahmed.Lawal@yukon.c

Working as a Family Support Worker, you will provide home-based support services to families and children. This position assists in strengthening the parent-child relationship by improving parenting skills. Collaborating with the assigned Social Worker, and family in devising a tailored case management plan.

• For more information on this job, please contact Ysabelle Perreault, Family Resource Worker Supervisor at 867-332-5037 or Ysabelle.Perreault@yukon.ca
• For more information about the recruitment process, please contact Ahmed Lawal, HR Consultant at 867-332-4271 or Ahmed.Lawal@yukon.ca