Fulltime Family Support Worker

Intensive Family Support Worker Zero to Six Team Are you passionate about contributing to the community? Are you interested in working for an organization that is committed to learning and growing, puts people at the centre of our work, believes in a culture of belonging and building on the strength of our community? Camino Wellbeing + Mental Health supports individuals, families and communities as they work to strengthen their wellbeing and mental health. Our vision is to have a connected community where all people thrive. We have an exciting opportunity for an Intensive Family Support Worker to join our Zero to Six team which is part of our Home and Community Outreach Team We are currently for a full time contract role. In this role you will provide consultation and intensive virtual and home-based family support to families with children from birth to age six. You will work mostly with the adult caregiver and also with their children. Following the ARC (Attachment, Regulation, Competency) treatment model, the Intensive Family Support Worker creates an environment where children, youth and their families can further their resilience and wellness and heal from the effects of trauma. We are a organization that serves individuals, families and communities within the Waterloo Region We are excited about our work, the impact we have in the community and our people (our people are our superpower). We are committed to doing what is best for our community and to developing our people. Learn a ton and support us in creating a more seamless experience for individuals, families and our community Be a part of our diversity, equity, and inclusion journey Put the people we serve at the centre of everything we do Have a positive impact in our community Work with an organization that supports your growth and provides opportunities for you to use your transferrable skills among other teams and programs. Provide client services in accordance with the guidelines of the Agency, including the Children’s Mental Health Service Philosophy Provide family support to children and caregivers related to emotion management, attachment, behaviour and/or parenting strategies. Provide home-based support, including parent education and coaching, skill development, and promoting positive parent-child interactions Assist families in finding appropriate resources and provide crisis support as required Work collaboratively with team members, colleagues and community partners to support the family’s wellbeing Communicate openly and honestly with families, staff and supervisor Work autonomously within a multi-agency team context and in the community Diploma or degree in Child and Youth Work, ECE or related discipline such as B.
W. or Social Services Diploma Minimum 3 to 5 years successful field experience, or a minimum of 5 years relevant education and special experience or skills Minimum 3 years of mental health experience working with infants, toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers First Aid Certificate, CPR and WHMIS (required) certifications as special skills or training Sound understanding of early childhood development and infant, toddlers, preschoolers mental health Ability and desire to collaborate with the community and other services ARE THERE BONUS POINTS? Fluency in languages spoken within the communities we serve (e.g. Arabic, Spanish) Experience supporting clients directly in their home environment Certified ASQ Ages and Stages Questionnaire We are hiring for a full time 1 year contract position. Hours include working at least two evenings per week and the possibility of occasional weekends based on client needs Work will take place in client homes, community settings and the office Frequent travel throughout Waterloo Region can include working outside of city limits in rural areas Must have a valid driver's license, access to a reliable vehicle and applicable auto insurance Satisfactory criminal record check for vulnerable sector This role is a Practicing Professional 2, Programs and Services (PS4) and the hourly range for this position is $27.13-$37.85. OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUITY Camino is an equal opportunity employer and supports workforce diversity. At Camino we believe that diversity enriches our performance, clients, services offered, the communities where we live and work, and the lives of our employees. As we continue to be responsive to the changing needs of our communities, we acknowledge the historical and present-day violence and systemic barriers that continue to harm members of our Region and that we must ask ourselves not if we are complicit, but how. We recognize that we must work in collaboration with others to dismantle systems of oppression, discrimination, and violence that people face as a result of their diversity, beliefs and identities. Building equity takes time, resources, intentional commitment and behavioural change. It is an