Family Support Worker

Company: Ganohkwasra Family Assault  Support Services

PLEASE NOTE: All applicants must be willing to provide service in a holistic environment that encompasses men, women and children.

 

CLOSING DATE:  Tuesday December 17^th, by 4:30 pm

Salary: $60,000 per year.

 

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

Under the direction of the Gayenawahsra Supervisor, is responsible for supporting  residents to transition towards independence by fostering healthy, safe, supportive family interactions by planning and facilitating groups, sessions, outings or gatherings; attending court as a guide and support person when required; ensuring case management duties are completed according to minimal standards; preparing and maintaining administrative duties; promoting a supportive, respectful and harmonious team environment.

 

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

• Post Secondary graduate in Social Work or relevant discipline, or a minimum of three years equivalent combination of work and volunteer experience in the provision of services regarding family violence and other relevant disciplines.
• Understanding of the impact of family violence on the individual family, clan, nation and community.
• Must have knowledge of the Legal System and Court Processes.

• Must provide three written letters of reference

• Must be able to provide a current Criminal Records Search including a Vulnerable Sector Screening Report
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License and provide a proven safe driving record as indicated by a Driver Record Search
• Preference will be given to applicants of Native ancestry 

 

DIRECTIONS:

In order to be considered, applications MUST include a cover letter, resume, and 3 current, written letters of reference.  All documents should clearly state the position applying for.  Please indicate “CONFIDENTIAL” AND “ATTENTION DIRECTOR” and the position applying for on the envelope. Only successful candidates will be contacted.

 

Mail to:                       Ganohkwasra Family Assault Support Services

P.O. Box 250

Ohsweken, ON

N0A 1M0

 

Deliver to:                  1781 Chiefswood Rd.

Ohsweken, ON

 

Email to:                     bthomas@ganohkwasra.com

 

Fax to:                        519-445-4825

 

STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS

 

Employee will be required to expand and enhance her/his knowledge, abilities and personal suitability and be able to demonstrate/implement these requirements on an ongoing basis.

 

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

 

• Post Secondary graduate in Social Work or relevant discipline, or a minimum of three years equivalent combination of work and volunteer experience in the provision of services regarding family violence and other relevant disciplines.
• Must provide three written letters of reference
• Must be able to provide a current Criminal Records Search including a Vulnerable Sector Screening Report
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License and provide a proven safe driving record as indicated by a Driver Record Search
• Preference will be given to applicants of Native ancestry

 

KNOWLEDGE:

• Ganohkwasra’s mission and objectives
• Understanding of family violence, the dynamics of abuse, its effects on individual family and community
• General understanding of Family Law and its practices
• Knowledge of Legal System and Court Processes.
• Knowledge of Child and Family Services Act.
• Awareness of traditional and non-traditional community resources
• Haudenosaunee culture
• Diversity in the community culture, values and customs
• Assimilation and the impact on the community
• Traditional life cycle responsibilities (human growth and developmental stages)
• Current provincial and federal legislation relating to Ganohkwasra services
• Appropriate resources

 

ABILITY:

• To keep abreast of new theories and approaches in the field of family violence
• To plan and facilitate safe therapeutic counseling
• To maintain a case management system
• To communicate at a high oral and written level
• To be objective, respectful and sensitive in the performance of all duties
• To work independently without direct supervision
• To competently operate office equipment; computers, photocopies, fax machine and gym equipment
• To develop and maintain quality time management skills
• To assess, prioritize and complete multiple responsibilities
• To maintain a good rapport with community resources
• To work flexible hours
• To be punctual
• To work in a highly stressful environment
• To work with a high-risk population

 

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:

• Sensitive to other cultures, customs and traditions
• Maintains and respects healthy boundaries with all individuals
• Able to demonstrate personal and professional ethics, responsibility, initiative and co-operation
• Cooperates and works well with others to foster teamwork
• Objective, respectful and sensitive in the performance of all duties

 

DETAILED STATEMENT OF DUTIES

 

The Family Support Worker will fulfill the requirements of this position under the direct supervision of the Gayenawahsra Supervisor.

 

Plan and facilitate safe, supportive education and guidance to individuals and / or families by providing:

 

• accurate and complete intake packages
• information to victims or families about the Court or Family Court process
• referral and support to obtain legal counsel
• safety planning related to court appearances
• support/accompaniment for victims to court proceedings, where appropriate
• support/accompaniment for families to family court proceedings, where appropriate
• orientation to the environment and consultation / support process
• complete assessments as needed and transitional plan of cares for the families

ongoing assessment of short-term goals as identified in the transitional plan of care weekly sessions with families/individuals as required

• group sessions with families according to need
• family/mediation sessions or outings/gatherings as identified
• crisis intervention
• assistance in the gathering and development of traditional and non-traditional resource material
• telephone support and home visits as deemed necessary and safe
• support as an advocate and liaison
• referrals to appropriate resources
• transportation when assessed as appropriate

 

In accordance to the minimal standards ensure all case management responsibilities are current and accurate by:

• submitting documentation for feedback, revision and approval
• updating client contact sheets and case management tracking sheets
• identifying and developing safety plans for at risk situations
• reporting all disclosures, safety plans and serious occurrences to appropriate authorities
• completing charting according to A, B, C, D format
• filing of incoming / outgoing correspondence
• following up with referrals
• revising transitional plan of care
• securing all files in a designated locked storage area and ensuring files are not removed from the building
• preparing and participating in case conference(s) / review(s) as deemed necessary
• organizing / attending all relevant case management meetings
• completing discharge summaries
• completing evaluations

 

* All files are subject to a file maintenance review

 

Prepare, conduct and maintain administrative duties in a timely manner by providing:

• adhering to and abiding by the contents of the Ganohkwasra Family Assault Support Services operations manual
• completing and submitting weekly timesheets, appropriate leave forms, monthly reports, Professional / Personal Development requests and summaries as identified
• individual and group summary reports as required
• assisting in the development of annual work and training plans
• assisting in any evaluation process and / or review as required by funding sources
• completing all requirements of supervision (preparation, participation and completion)
• attending to all mandatory meetings and training as required
• submitting all internal and external documentation to immediate supervisor for review and signature
• completing all duties in the strictest of confidence
• assisting and planning of menus, purchasing of groceries and supplies when required

 

Promote a supportive, respectful and harmonious team environment by:

• working cooperatively and in coordination with all staff members
• communicating concerns with all staff members in a sensitive, direct manner to promote understanding and resolution
• providing compassion / nurturance to those involved with Ganohkwasra who are experiencing death / tragedy e.g. cooking
• participating in special events related to Ganohkwasra initiatives to encourage wellness and spirit
• assisting in general housekeeping and maintaining safety requirements of environment
• providing lunch coverage to receptionist on a rotational basis
• informing / liaising with other agencies / community members about family violence from a Haudenosaunee perspective as identified
• planning, implementing and / or assisting with fund raising activities
• monitoring the care of Ohkwehon:we tobacco (planting, harvesting, drying)
• being willing to participate in personal therapeutic healing process and provide documentation as required/requested
• relating to one another with respect and kindness to promote the principles of the Good Mind
• promoting Haudenosaunee principles, values, beliefs, language and customs
• ongoing maintenance of personal and professional growth and development