Family Preservation and Reunification Worker

Location: Otipemisiwak Métis Government Family Reunification Building, Edmonton, AB

Closing Date: Until Suitable Candidate Found

Position Status: Full-time, Permanent Position (Thursday to Monday: 7am to 3pm)

Full-time, Permanent Position (Friday to Tuesday: 7am to 3pm)

Part-time, Permanent Position (Monday to Thursday: 11pm to 7am) *Please note this is an awake shift

Reporting to the Associate Director of Family Care, the Family Preservation and Reunification Worker (FPRW)position with the Otipemisiwak Métis Government’s Family Reunification Program (FRP) is an innovative, hands-on position. The position works with Indigenous parents and their children who have had Child Services involvement to reunify as a family and secure their futures. It requires a trauma-informed, culturally responsive approach to case management, coaching, and mentorship abilities with families, as well as a cross-environmental (i.e., home, school, cross programs, community) understanding of service delivery. The Family Preservation and Reunification Workers (FPRW) will deliver comprehensive, short- and long-term wrap-around therapeutic support to families, coordinating and/or referring to external supports as needed. The successful candidates will identify at-risk families experiencing challenges and develop effective interventions to increase the capacity of vulnerable and disengaged families to be reunified on a full-time basis.

Key Responsibilities

• Foster a team approach with interdisciplinary team members as well as internal and external stakeholders.

• Work collaboratively with FRP Primary Leads to deliver therapeutic, targeted supports and services to all clients/families.

• Work with FRP Primary Leads and Support Workers to help execute the client/families’ weekly plans, achieve their program goals, and meet their reunification trajectories.

• Provide coaching and direct support to families, as directed by Primary Leads, to target goals and objectives identified as priorities by parents/caregivers, stakeholders, and CFS.

• Support families in achieving and implementing goals and daily routines into action plans.

• Provide consultative support for clients/families, as directed by Primary Leads, including coaching, mentoring, guiding, and supporting families by providing strategies, targeted intervention, and recommendations in the home, school, community, and various natural environments.

• Assist Primary Leads in maintaining the service and support plans of the persons served and attend quarterly review meetings as appropriate with internal and external stakeholders.

• Perform administrative duties such as preparing contact notes, maintaining daily task logs, completing routine inspection sheets, 24-hour clean-up notices, and forwarding incident reports to Primary Leads for review and sign -off, as well as other documentation as requested by the Associate Director of Family Care.

• Keep accurate records, files, and documentation so status and outcomes of persons served goals and achievements can be tracked.

• Ensure services meet relevant service standards and are delivered within the framework of legislative requirements and FRP policies and procedures.

• Administer medications to clients/families, including infants, children, teens, and adults, as required.

• Other duties as required or assigned.

Skills & Competencies

The Family Preservation and Reunification Worker position requires motivated, coachable, and organized individuals who enjoy being part of a diverse team and have a passion for working with Indigenous children and families. This position requires excellent interpersonal communication skills and problem-solving abilities to effectively develop and maintain programs.

• An in-depth understanding of the Otipemisiwak Métis Government and Métis culture, people, and values.

• Culturally sensitive, trauma-informed, and compassionate with an ability to engage with community members in diverse settings.

• Knowledge and experience working with families who have experienced trauma, addictions, and emotional or mental challenges.

• A strategic thinker and problem solver who can anticipate challenges, determine required outcomes, and use innovative approaches to develop a supportive relationship with residents.

• Strong sense of ethics and the ability to handle sensitive or confidential information with tact and discretion.

• Excellent organizational skills, including efficiently responding to numerous demands, short deadlines, and complex and varied inquiries from staff, residents, and stakeholders.

• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities and requirements.

• Ability to work effectively in a stressful environment and communicate and respond calmly in difficult situations.

• A proven track record of building collaborative partnerships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders, including government, industry, service providers, and community.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

• Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Qualifications

• Certificate, diploma, or degree in Social Sciences, Health Sciences, Social Work, Psychology, Early Childhood Education, Child and Youth Care, Human Ecology, Addiction Studies, or a related field is required.

• Minimum of 2-3 years’ experience working in a Human Services role.

• Clear Vulnerable Sector Police Information Check with renewal every two years is required.

• Clear Child Intervention Record Check with renewal every two years is required.

• First Aid with CPR Level C is required within three months of hire.

• Medication Administration Certification is required within one month of hire.

• Indigenous Awareness Training and Training in Trauma Informed Care is an asset.

• Previous experience working with Indigenous families/children is an asset.

Other Requirements

• Availability to work assigned shift (daytime, evening, or overnight).

• Ability to work flexible hours including days, evenings, overnight shifts, weekends, and holidays.

• Must be willing to travel throughout Edmonton and work irregular hours.

• Must have a valid Class 5 Driver’s License, operational vehicle, and proof of insurance and vehicle registration.

Métis applicants are encouraged to apply!

The Otipemisiwak Métis Government thanks all applicants for their interest. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Please note that candidates who have been selected to move forward to the next stage of the recruitment process will receive an email to complete a short online one-way video interview. Should you have any concerns with completing the video interview, please reach out to Human Resources by responding to the email invitation. No phone calls please.