Family Support Facilitator

4 days ago

Kelowna, Canada The Bridge Youth & Family Services Full time

About Us

The Bridge Youth & Family Services is an Okanagan-based non-profit agency that utilizes evidence-based and client-centered care to provide the best service for our program participants and community. We provide safe, welcoming, and accessible spaces for individuals and families. With more than 50 years of experience, we are consistently expanding our programs and services along with looking for individuals to join our dedicated team and help us continue our impact of transforming lives and building community.

At The Bridge you will have opportunities for success with a focus on personal development and the flexibility to learn and grow. We value our employees and showcase our commitment by offering competitive compensation packages and ongoing training & career development opportunities. Come live, work and play here in the Okanagan where adventure and nature are at your fingertips.

About the Role

The Facilitator will support families and their children/adolescents using a trauma informed and strength-based approach to develop a plan to best meet their needs. The Support Facilitator aids the participant in identifying and understanding personal and/or family issues and in establishing and achieving specific, attainable goals. This community-based service works with participants to assist and support parents in their role as caregivers, to enhance and promote parental competency, to increase a sense of belonging within the child/adolescent and their caregiver, and to strengthen and preserve family functioning.

The Support Facilitator will provide education, build, and model parenting skills and strategies, and provide targeted programs based on the assessed needs of the family. They will provide opportunities for parents/caregivers and/or significant persons to maintain contact with their children/adolescents and develop the skills required to address any safety concerns. During visits, the Support Facilitator will provide caregiver coaching, assessments, observation and reporting, and therapeutic intervention and/or educational opportunities.

Hours of work will be flexible to ensure participants have access to support.

Position: Temporary Part Time 17.5 hours per week until March 31, 2025

Compensation: $32.24-$37.59 per hour

Indirect Compensation

  • Extended Health and Dental benefits after the 3 month probationary period
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • 3 weeks vacation pay which increases with length of service
  • 1 paid wellness day per year
  • Paid Birthday off
  • Paid sick time which increases with length of service.
  • Professional development & education reimbursement opportunities

Qualifications:

Education & Experience

1. Education and experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, counselling, or related field of study
  • 1 year experience working with complex needs families.

2. Job skills and abilities

  • Well-developed interpersonal, oral and written skills
  • Strong understanding of Trauma Informed Practice
  • Understands the impact of colonization, residential schools and resulting intergenerational trauma in indigenous communities
  • Knowledge of 2SLGBTQIA+ issues
  • Incorporates positive child development and a strengths based approach
  • Knowledge of parenting skills and child development
  • Knowledge of family breakdown and family impact (grief loss, parent/child separation)
  • Knowledge of issues related to family violence and impact on family development
  • Knowledge of issues related to child abuse including sexual abuse and neglect
  • Knowledge of the bio-psycho-social factors that affect mental wellness including substance use
  • Conflict management and resolution skills
  • Proficient knowledge of group process and facilitation technique
  • Ability to work effectively with participants, program team and other community professionals
  • Good time management skills including the ability to work independently

3. Other Requirements

  • Ability to provide proof of COVID 19 vaccination or letter of exemption
  • Criminal Record Check including a Vulnerable Sector Check
  • Valid BC Driver’s License and reliable vehicle

We appreciate and thank all applicants for their interest; however we will contact only those candidates shortlisted for an interview.

The Bridge is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $32.24-$37.59 per hour

Expected hours: 17.5 per week

Benefits:

  • Casual dress
  • Company events
  • On-site parking
  • Paid time off
  • Vision care

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Evening shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Kelowna, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

  • How many years experience do you have working with children & families with complex needs?

Education:

  • Bachelor's Degree (required)

Work Location: In person

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