Keyworker

**About us**:
REACH is a non-profit organization in Delta, B.C committed to improving the quality of life for neurodiverse children, youth and young adults. Our organization has been providing services to children and their families since 1959. We provide timely, accessible family and person-centred community-based programs and services within Delta, Surrey, and Langley. Over 1000 children and their families benefit from our services on an annual basis. Our team-based culture is based on core values and a shared commitment towards going the extra mile to help families and our worksites are welcoming to families, staff and the community.

**About The Position**
- Reporting to the Program Coordinator and working in the Delta, B.C. area, the Delta Connex Key Worker assists and supports families and their children with FASD and/or Complex Behaviour. Together with the family, the Key Worker develops behavioural and parenting strategies and connects the family to additional community supports and resources. Currently, we have two permanent positions available; one full-time and one part-time._

**About You**
- You hold a degree or certificate pertaining to child development. This may include an E.C.E. certificate with a Special Needs citation; or Youth and Child Care Degree.
- You have worked a minimum of 2 years experience working with families and children with behavioral challenges
- You have knowledge and skills required to assess behaviour, develop strategies, and develop support plans
- You have sound knowledge of FASD, Complex Behaviours and services available in the community
- You are trained in trauma-informed best practices
- You have experience or knowledge of counseling
- You have a strong and demonstrated commitment to a family-centered philosophy
- You will adhere to Reach’s Code of Ethics and Policy and Procedures

**Key Duties and Responsibilities of a Keyworker**:

- With the supervision of the Coordinator and Clinical Supervisor, the Key Worker will work with several families with a variety of needs
- Work with families to liaise with different agencies or service providers
- Hold Careteam meetings, and teach families and community members how to run Careteam meetings, as requested by the family
- Using a trauma informed lens and Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) methodology, conduct functional assessments of behaviour when required
- Summarize functional assessments with a Behavioural Support Plan or Family Action Plan in a clinical and family-centred manner
- Come alongside the family to model how to implement trauma-informed intervention and support and, jointly with the family, develop behavioural and parenting strategies.
- Assist with training and education for families using an attachment-based, action-oriented philosophy
- Assist in promoting prevention and safety messages to families and the community
- Collect program data as required and provide the Coordinator with required information

**Additional Information**
- This position requires a Valid Class 5 BC Driver's License, the use of a personal vehicle and cell phone.
- Two positions are available; one Full-time position and one part-time position
- Criminal Record Check is required.
- Union membership is required.

**Start Date: As soon as possible**

We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with REACH. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

REACH is committed to protecting the safety and welfare of employees, clients, and the general public, and upholding the reputation and integrity of our society. For this reason, final applicants will be asked to undergo a background check.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From $33.90 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person