Family Support Worker

Job Summary

The Family Support Worker provides a range of one-on-one support aimed at promoting the well-being of children and their families. The position assists families with parenting skills, life skills, and home management skills by engaging families in skill-based education programs. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Attending client intake meetings to assist with service planning and to develop goal directed family service plans
• Provide group sessions, individual instruction, role modelling and coaching to parents on a variety of topics such as parenting, communication and social skills, problem solving, conflict management, child’s growth and development, goal setting, home management, personal hygiene and nutrition
• Participate in the development, modification and evaluation of family service plans with parents/caregivers at integrated case management meetings on a regular basis to report parent’s/caregiver’s activities and progress.

Qualifications and Educational Requirements:

• Post secondary education in Social Work, Child & Youth Care or a comparable Human Services Degree.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in child & youth services.
• A combination of education and experience may be considered.

Competencies

The Family Support Worker should demonstrate competence in the following:

• Culturally Informed practice – able to understand respond to and incorporate cultural practices into services
• Communicating Information – Communicates with team and families.
• Continuous Learning – Continuously acquires and applies knowledge, skills and abilities to enhance capacity andperformance.
• Can demonstrate awareness about the history and traditions of the Métis people and The Métis Nation of BC.

Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Family Service and Child Welfare Acts and Regulations.
• Knowledge of child development and positive parenting skills.
• Knowledge of child abuse guidelines and reporting requirements.
• Knowledge and ability to develop group curriculum.
• Ability to complete client assessments.
• Excellent assessment, interviewing, crisis intervention, and case management skills
• Excellent group facilitation skills.
• Ability to teach a variety of learning styles.
• Excellent understanding of the stages of groups and how to move a group through the stages.
• Ability to identify, assess and support individual and group goals.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently or with a group setting.

Working Conditions:

• This is a full-time, 18 month term position working Monday to Friday 8:30 to 4:30 in the Niwîķôwin office located in the city of Prince George, BC.
• Must be willing to travel and work evenings and weekends as required.
• Successful completion of security screening requirements of the BC Public Service which includes a Criminal Record Check and a Criminal Records Review Act (CRRA).
• A valid BC class 5 Driver’s license and favourable driver’s abstract.

Special Conditions of Employment:

• Initial and on-going employment is subject to submission of a clear Criminal Record check and vulnerable sector screening.
• Valid BC Driver’s License

HOW TO APPLY:

If you are excited about the opportunity to lead a dynamic team and make a meaningful impact in the lives of Métis families, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your qualifications and vision for the role to [email protected]. The position will be open until filled.

Pursuant to Section 42 of the BC Human Rights code, preference will be given to Indigenous applicants. We encourage Indigenous people to self-identify in their applications.

Pay: $29.17-$33.49 per hour

Work Location: In person