ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES The Family Worker will be responsible in carrying out the mandate of the Child and Family Services, will utilize a strength-based approach to gather, analyze and interpret child and family information to formulate assessments for the purpose of case planning. Reports to the Protection supervisor.
Identify, document and respond to physical, emotional and behavioral indicators of abuse, neglect and emotional injury.
Perform Structural Decision-Making Risk assessments (SDM) at all required points in the life of a case file.
Assess strengths and needs of children and families in collaboration with the family while assisting to increase protective factors and decrease risk factors.
Conduct face to face interviews with children and families to assess risk and safety.
Provides referrals, support, support, guidance and families to address issues related to family functioning.