JOB SUMMARY:
Reporting to the Supervisor, Community Services, the Supervised Access Worker will work weekends andevenings to provide a safe, neutral environment for children and families to have access. They will ensure the safety and well-being of children during interactions with approved family members.
As a member of the AFS Team, the SAP Worker plays an important role in promoting our culture of care through the modelling of our organizational values and delivering on our mission, vision, and strategic objectives, with kindness, compassion, and care. Extraordinarily committed, the SAP Worker will also promote inclusive and culturally sensitive services from a trauma-informed, client-centred, strength-based, and solution-focused approach within an anti-oppressive practice context.
MINIMUM EDUCATION/REGISTRATION
• Social Services Worker Diploma preferred
• Child and Youth Worker Diploma required
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE
• Two years’ experience working with separated and divorced families
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Conflict resolution and crisis intervention skills are required.
• Understanding and abilities in working with children and families coping with separation and divorce, family violence, and sexual abuse.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Knowledge of pertinent legislation, such as The Child, Youth, and Family Services Act and The Children’s Law Reform Act.
• High level of responsibility, maturity, interpersonal skills and professionalism.
• Proficiency with computers, especially Microsoft Word, Smartphone/tablets, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and data MIS.
• Possession of a current First Aid Certificate and CPR is required.
• Ability to provide services in both official languages (English/French) is an asset
• Availability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.
• Must provide a clean Criminal Record Check.
• Full COVID-19 Vaccination.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Responsible for knowledge of the policies and procedures of the program and ensuring adherence to the same.
2. Responsible for ensuring the safety of the site for clients and staff in accordance with the policies and procedures of the SAP program
3. Observe and document supervised access visits and exchanges in accordance with the policies and procedures of the program, and intervene as required.
4. Ensure responsible collection of user fees and complete relevant tracking forms.
5. Provide individual, family and group services where applicable.
6. Ensure that program supplies are available and appropriate.
7. Responsible to attend all staff meetings.
8. Provide input into the development of proposals for service growth and delivery.
9. Responsible for reporting any concerns to other AFS service areas if relevant to client observations and client involvement with those services.
10. Responsible for making a report to CAS in consultation with the coordinator regarding the suspicion of harm or abuse of a child client.
11. Take initiative to develop a personal professional development plan.
12. Assume other responsibilities as assigned by the Director, Community Services and Strategic Initiatives and/or the Senior Director of Services.
This position falls within the bargaining unit represented by the OPSEU.
Algoma Family Services (AFS) is committed to equity in access to employment and is a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from racialized persons, women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ and Gender Diverse persons, neurodiverse individuals, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. Applicants that may require accommodation during the selection process are encouraged to notify HR when contacted for an interview.
PLEASE SEND YOUR COVER LETTER AND RESUME TO [email protected] quoting # CP-0829-01.
