Family Support Worker Ii, Full-time

2 months ago

Vegreville, Canada WJS Canada Full time

**The Program**

WJS Canada's Family Resilience Program provides support to parents and/or caregivers, who have children, aged 7-18, in Vegreville and the surrounding communities. The Family Support Worker (FSW) and the parents/caregivers together create a culturally responsive, customized plan, based on best practice and their specific needs. By building support around their family unit, WJS Canada is able to help work towards life changing results, even in the most complex of cases. Individuals, community agencies, government services, teachers, victim supports and caregivers themselves can refer families to our program.

**In Your Role You Will**
- Provide flexible and responsive support to address children, youth, family or caregiver needs.
- Oversee and manage service plan goals and objectives.
- Provide care though individual program plans while respecting choices, decisions and needs of families.
- Establish trusting relationships with families to assist them toward development of interpersonal communication skills, daily living skills, and other areas of interest.
- Accommodate and respect cultural, social and religious heritage.
- Collaborate and/or work as team with community systems (i.e. school), specialized service providers, volunteers and extended family members.
- Conduct family visits in the community and is available for evening/weekend visits and/or on standby as required.
- Prepare and submit reports as per specifications and deadlines.
- Adhere to protocols that relate to abuse and appropriately reports safety concerns.
- Advocate minimizing risks and promote opportunities to maximize and/or enhance community, family and individual support networks for individuals.
- Represent WJS with professionalism and respect within our communities.
- Adhere to ethical/professional standards, perform all program activities in accordance with WJS policies and procedures as well as program specific policies, Children and Family policies, accreditation and core standards

**The Position**

The Family Support Worker (FSW), provides services to families in the privacy of their own homes and their communities. Together, WJS Canada staff and parents/caregivers, find ways to successfully and safely raise their children, by building on their strengths and learning new skills such as daily routine for children, attachment, development milestones, conflict resolution and so on.

With families having children ages 7-18, the focus is on developmental milestones, communication within the home, parent-teen conflicts, family discord, co-parenting and blended families, and understanding the importance of routine and conflict resolution. Services are designed to fit the parents/caregivers particular situation which may include building a sustainable support network, positive relationships within the family and resilience for future growth and success.

**Qualification requirements deem this to be Family Support Worker level 2.**

Schedule:
One (1) permanent, full-time position with a weekly schedule of 40hrs per week, 0830-1630.
- Flexible schedule that may vary week to week.
- May include some evening and weekend scheduling, to accommodate the families' schedules.

**Criminal Record Check/Ministry Check Statement**

** Prior to confirmation of employment all applicants must provide a current (dated within 6 months of hiring date) Criminal Record Check and Ministry Check. These checks can take up to 6 weeks to obtain, please ensure you prepare accordingly.**
- A diploma or degree in Social Work, Child and Youth Care, Early Childhood or related Social Sciences or Human Services or equivalent
- Minimum 2 years’ experience working with families. Understanding of Children’s Services, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and family dynamics.
- Knowledge of Indigenous culture is beneficial.
- Previous experience in developing community events and projects to engage with youth and families, is desirable.
- Suicide Intervention and Prevention Training and cultural sensitivity
- Valid Alberta Driver’s License, with current and clean driving abstract
- A reliable vehicle with appropriate insurance ($2million liability)
- Ability to travel to/within Vegreville and nearby communities, as well as, ability to provide transportation of clients
- Valid First Aid / CPR Certificate
- Experience working with computer software systems (i.e. Microsoft Office Suite, Case Management)
- Highly motivated, and able to work independently

**What WJS Canada does**

WJS helps people thrive in their communities through a variety of programs and services, including:

- Community-based homes and residential care
- Supportive Independent living
- Family support services, including respite care
- Day programs, community involvement, employment
- Behaviour, emotional and mental health support

**Our Employees Enjoy**
- Work/life balance
- Learning and career development opportunities
- Competitive wages and salaries
- Paid vacation and benefits for e

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