Case Aide Worker

                                                                                         CASE AIDE WORKER

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: 

The Case Aide is a full-time permanent program support position.  The Case Aide provides assistance and support to the front-line workers responsible for case management services to children in care of the agency.

RESPONSIBILITY:

The community-based Case Aide reports to the Resource Manager and the Kenora-based Case Aide reports to the Administration Coordinator.  The Case Aide will exercise the following duties under the supervision of the Resource Manager or Administrative Coordinator:

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Community College Diploma or High School Diploma with 2 years’ direct related experience. However, with a combination of skills, education and experience may be considered.

• Basic knowledge of the Child and Family Services Act and Regulations.

• Sound knowledge of Customary Care and the philosophy of service delivery; the communities and family structure, as well as local First Nation customs and traditions.

• Working knowledge of the administrative structure and operations of Kitapinoojiiminaanik Family Services including the service delivery model, policies, procedures and guidelines.

• Strong commitment to help Anishinaabe children and their families by providing support services in ways that respect Anishinaabe cultural and spiritual practices.

• Commitment to provide support services in the Anishinaabe context of extended family and community involvement.

• Committed to always ensure the highest level of confidentiality.

• Ability to establish and maintain purposeful relationships with staff, management, children and their families, and caregivers.

• Ability to take direction and work within the philosophy, policies, procedures, and guidelines.

• Experience working with high risk and special needs children.

• General knowledge of children’s developmental needs.

• Ability to prepare detailed case notes.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and enjoy being with children.

• Good oral and written communication skills.

• Current first aid and C.P.R. certificates.

• Ability to flex daily work hours as determined by the Resource Manager or Administration Coordinator.

• Must possess a valid Class “G” Ontario Driver’s License and be willing to travel.

• Must provide a clear Criminal Records Check and Driver’s Abstract; and

• Ability to speak Ojibway is preferred and a definite asset.