Guardianship Worker Position

JOB TITLE: Guardianship Worker
DEPARTMENT Guardianship
REPORTS TO: Delegated Services Supervisor
DATE PREPARED:
CLOSING DATE: August 25, 2010
August 25, 2010 UNION POSITION

External Job Posting
PURPOSE:

Guardianship staff under the direction of Guardianship Supervisor, Metis Family Services Program Manager and in accordance with all legislation will provide services to all children delegated to their care. Delegated Social Workers employed by MFS are accountable to the Director of Aboriginal Child Protection (Ministry of Child & Family Development) and are also accountable to MFS and the community to ensure that services are delivered within the context of Metis culture and community standards, this will include formulation and implementation of case plans, analyzes client problems and strengths, counsels families with the goal of maintaining the family unit (where appropriate) to make referrals to culturally appropriate community resources, to maintain case records, to perform other duties as directed.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Formulates and implements plans of care.

2. Ensures ongoing management of cases.

3. Provides services to each child admitted into care.

4. Fulfills responsibilities as a Legal Guardian.

5. Prepares children for independence.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor of Social Work Degree and experience working in delegated Child Welfare or equivalent.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Criminal Record Check; Driver’s License and Abstract; reliable form of transportation.

SALARY RANGE: $30.69 - Starting wage

BENFITS: As per the Collective Agreement

Please submit resume and cover letter, stating job position, to the attention of Judy Smith, by email: jsmith@metisfamilyservices.ca or by fax: (604) 582-4820

This position requires union membership.

This position is open to male and female applicants.
Preference will be given to persons of Aboriginal ancestry, as permitted by Section 42(3) of the Human Rights Code.