Family Group Conference Support Worker

Title:                           Family Group Conference Support Worker

Start Date:                May 2025

Term:                         One-year fixed term

Accountable to:       Listuguj Community Social Services Directorate

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Summary of Function:

The role of Family Group Conference Support Worker is integral in vision-building. As a support worker, you become a crucial resource in crafting a plan that involves family members in the decision-making process, transitioning from a problem-focused approach to a solution-oriented one. This shift emphasizes viewing families not merely as problems but as valuable resources. It also entails moving from a reactive stance to a proactive one, from fault-finding to claiming responsibility, and from consultation to collaboration. The role encourages a shift from a professional-centered approach to one that involves everyone in the family. Instead of crisis management, the focus is on vision-building as a cohesive unit. This model aims to enhance family accountability by mobilizing the family system rather than relying solely on professional intervention.

Job Duties:

• Facilitate Family Group Conferences: Lead and facilitate family meetings where decisions about the care and well-being of a child or family member are made.
• Provide Guidance and Support: Offer guidance and support to families throughout the conference process, ensuring that they understand their roles and responsibilities, and helping them navigate any conflicts or challenges that may arise.
• Develop and Implement Plans: Work with families to develop comprehensive plans that address their needs and goals, focusing on strengths and resources within the family system.
• Advocate for Family Empowerment: Advocate for the empowerment of families by promoting their active participation in decision-making processes, encouraging them to take ownership of their situations, and fostering a sense of responsibility and accountability.
• Collaborate with Professionals: Collaborate with other professionals involved in the family’s case, such as social workers, counselors, and support services, to ensure coordinated and holistic support for the family.
• Monitor and Evaluate Progress: Monitor the implementation of plans agreed upon during family conferences and evaluate their effectiveness in meeting the family’s goals and objectives. Provide ongoing support and guidance as needed to ensure the family’s continued progress and well-being.
• For a complete job description please contact: LMGJOBS@listuguj.ca

Requirements:

• Post Secondary education in Human Services or acceptable equivalent or related experience.
• Understanding of Family Group Conference approach.
• Understand the responsibility to promote culturally sensitive care of children.
• Able to develop effective working relationships with families, young parents, and team members.
• Ability to work independently and set and meet deadlines.
• Ability to be flexible, meaning working some evening and weekend when necessary.
• Ability to implement programs, polices, and protocols.
• Ability to plan and implement an effective conference with youth and their support.
• Understand the challenges youth face generally and adolescent parents.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in written form, including effective use of computer software such as Microsoft and email.
• Understand of ability to promote culturally sensitive care of children in keeping with Indigenous values and community concerns.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationship with Indigenous mandate and non-mandated organizations.
• Valid Driver’s license
• Ability to pass a criminal background check.

Submit Confidential Applications, Resumes and References to:

      LMG Human Resources

      17 Riverside West,

      Listuguj (Quebec) G0C 2R0

LMGJOBS@listuguj.ca

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION IS CLOSE OF BUSINESS

Tuesday, May 20, 2025