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Rapid Response Worker – FT Permanent Jobs in Surrey, BC at METIS FAMILY SERVICES
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Job Summary:
The Rapid Response Worker collaborates with Child Protection staff to ensure the safety and well-being of Indigenous children and assists in the preservation of the family unit under the direction of the Program Manager. The Rapid Response Worker assesses clients and their families’ needs and assists the family to complete goals related to child safety. This position develops, implements and evaluates family-based intervention plans; participates in the development, implementation and evaluation of client service plans with the care team and other professionals.
Reports to:Family Strengthening Team Leader
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Under the direction of the Team Leader, the Rapid Response Worker will work with families receiving services by MCFD or Metis Family Services from a strengths-based, goal-oriented and culturally appropriate approach. The Rapid Response Worker will accompany and assist Child Protection staff with child welfare investigations involving Indigenous children, develop and implement client service plans through intensive one to one support in the home and will offer a variety of culturally safe family support programs and resources. The Rapid Response Worker will work with clients for a period of twelve weeks and refer families to other community services as needed.
The Rapid Response Worker will work in collaboration with the Social Worker and care team to support children to remain within their family unit or return home. They will explore families’ natural support networks and seek family based alternatives to mainstream foster care. The foundation of the work will be provided in a supportive and interactive manner, as well as being holistic and relationship-based (i.e. paying attention to the person’s spiritual, physical, emotional, and mental well-being; working in ways that foster and honour relationships).
Interviews clients and families, prepares case histories, assesses problems and outlines services provided by the organization. Provides information on and referral to other community service providers, resources and professionals as required.
Develops family-based intervention plans; participates in the development of client service plans with the care team and other professionals.
Provides intensive one to one intervention in client homes (i.e. life skills, home management skills, parenting skills). Provides crisis intervention and ongoing assessment as required.
Provides support and guidance to clients and families; facilitates positive family communication, assists clients in making positive changes and solving problems related to family functioning.
Provides emotional support and feedback to clients.
Assists Child Protection staff to identify potential problems as well as client strengths.
Participates in integrated care team meetings or meets with professionals and social workers on a regular basis to report clients’ activities and progress, discusses case planning issues and concerns, and evaluates the effectiveness of the intervention.
Maintains related records and statistics. Produces reports such as intake, progress and discharge in accordance with established policies and guidelines.
Liaises with other community services providers and professionals to coordinate services and to ensure that interests of clients are considered in decisions affecting them. Accompanies clients to meetings and appointments.
Monitors client…
Title: Rapid Response Worker – FT Permanent
Company: METIS FAMILY SERVICES
Location: Surrey, BC
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