Full Time Outreach Worker – supported relocation to Northern Alberta

Child & Family Services

Location: High Level, Alberta

Schedule:  40 hrs/wk with a flexible schedule

Wage:   $ 23 - $25/hr

Build strong families who are resilient to life’s challenges. Bring help inside their homes to support children, youth & families. Ensure lasting success through the development of a community support network.

WJS Canada is recruiting a Full Time Outreach Worker to relocate to High Level, AB to work directly with families, youth and children. High Level, Alberta, is a town in northern Alberta, with a population of 3,641, located midway between Edmonton (733 kms south) and Yellowknife, NWT (725 kms south north). A relocation allowance is available to offset moving expenses for the right candidate.

As an Outreach Worker, you will:

• Travel in own vehicle to family homes and communities in the service area (High Level, LaCrete and Fort Vermilion) – travel reimbursed.
• Work closely with Children’s Services staff to provide home-based services to promote the protection and well-being of youth & children in their homes, as well as parent support and education, aimed at family preservation. 
• Establish trusting relationships with youth, children & families, while assisting them in the development of interpersonal, communication skills, daily living skills, and other areas of interest.
• Some evening and occasional weekend work is required at times, as this is the time when families with children are together and are often the most stressful time for families.  
• Connect children & families with support networks, outside agencies and community resources and organize ongoing service delivery.
• Work with youth & adults who need intervention, are living a lifestyle that is considered high risk ( i.e. prostitution, addictions, etc) and/or at risk of suicide or harming themselves

• Follow prescribed case management plans, including maintaining accurate client file & program documentation and record of client activities and consulting on case files.

**All applicants must provide a current (within 3 months) Criminal Record Check and Ministry Check prior to confirmation of employment with WJS Canada. These checks can take up to 6 weeks to obtain, prepare accordingly.

The highly skilled Outreach Worker will possess:

• Social Work Diploma or Degree in Social Work, Youth Work, Social Service Worker, Addictions, etc.
• 2+ years social work experience in family support/intervention, youth work, trauma, etc.
• Knowledge of the Child, Youth and Family Enhancement Act
• Knowledge of aboriginal culture is an asset
• Suicide Intervention and Prevention Training and cultural sensitivity
• Clear Criminal Record and Child Welfare Intervention check
• Valid Alberta Driver’s License, reliable vehicle with appropriate insurance, and clean driver’s abstract
• Valid First Aid / CPR Certificate
• Experience working with computer software systems
• Highly motivated, and able to work independently

“Strengthening people and communities with innovative, individualized services” is our mission, at WJS Canada. The support we provide for families emphasizes building relationships to enhance the family’s strengths and achieve goals to overcome areas of struggle. No two families are alike. Individualized services are based on the belief that the family’s own internal resources can be strengthened and other helpful skills can be developed. For more information on WJS Canada visit www.wjscanada.com

At WJS Canada, trust, strong connections, innovation and results are the pillars of our mandate. We manage by developing our core strength: Our People. We give employees the tools to do the job; developing their competence and confidence and conducting professional development and skills building training programs to strengthen employee morale, employee safety, health, loyalty and satisfaction. We respect employees’ work-life balance through flexible hours, locations and duties, and support our staff with assistance and benefit packages, innovative wellness programs and compassion for the life challenges they face.

Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is found

To apply for the Full Time Outreach Worker job in High Level, AB, please apply with a resume and cover letter outlining your education and experience as it applies to this position. Include Competition # HL-327-OW with your submission.

Attn. Laura Demeester   Lead Practice Specialist, High Level Family Services Centre