Restoring Families Practitioner
Core
Deliver evidence-informed, family-centred interventions to divert vulnerable children and families from statutory services, focusing on child safety, parenting capacity, and family functioning.
Role type
Senior Restoring Families Practitioner (Social Work/Case Management)
Builds
Coordinated support plans and interventions for vulnerable families in partnership with Child Protection and referring agencies.
Domain
Social Services / Child Protection / Family Therapy
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Complex case management, in-home risk assessment, trauma-informed practice, family violence intervention, legislative compliance (Children Youth and Families Act), team coordination, strengths-based practice
Preferred skills
Experience with infants and young children, knowledge of attachment theory, community engagement strategies
Technologies
Case management software, assessment tools
Responsibilities
Conduct intensive in-home assessments to identify needs and risks; deliver flexible interventions to improve family functioning; coordinate multi-agency teams (social, health, justice); mentor colleagues; maintain accurate case files and notes.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities