Family Support Worker

**The Opportunity - A Day in the life of the Family Support Worker**:
Within the Child and Family Department of the Skwlax Wellness sector and under the direction of the Child and Family Lead, the Family Support Worker is responsible for participating within a culturally respectful, collaborative, strength-based model, for providing enhanced services and referrals to families experiencing challenges. These preventative services are aimed at strengthening families by addressing the effects of trauma, addiction, oppression, and social determinants of health.

The Family Support Worker will collaborate with families to identify the various supports needed and encourage parents to be actively involved in the planning and decision-making process for their child(ren), including the incorporation of Secwepmec culture and traditions.

The Family Support Worker must be able to **demonstrate strong knowledge and understanding of the **_**Child, Family And Community Services Act**_and provide support services to families in accordance with agreements between LSLB and the Ministry of Children and Families and/or Secwepmec Child and Family Services. The primary goal of support and services to parents and their family unit is to ensure that LSLB children remain in the care of their immediate or extended family and to provide the opportunity to participate in cultural traditions and gatherings to strengthen family wellness and promote reunification and reconciliation.

**Requirements, Specific Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Two (2) year minimum experience as Family Support Worker plus a bachelor’s degree in social work or
- Three (3) years minimum experience as Family Support Worker and a Diploma in Human Services or related diploma or
- Must have worked on a continuous basis in the workforce as Family Support/Social Work within the last 6 months
- Ability to work with various family dynamics, including parents, grandparents, and children
- Ability to manage and prioritize complex case files
- Ability to assess family strengths and provide life skill programming and supports
- Ability to provide referrals and follow-up for services
- Ability to provide one-on-one coaching and group facilitation
- Experience providing support, guidance, and education to families
- Experience maintaining confidential client records and maintaining a resource database
- Ability to establish a relationship with individual families, assessing their needs,
- Strong knowledge and awareness of Indigenous culture and history, with emphasis on family violence, child welfare, the impacts of trauma, Indigenous youth engagement and community outreach.
- Keep apprised of relevant legislation or policy changes in relation to the social services field.
- Knowledge of Little Shuswap Lake Band community/health and social services an asset.
- Knowledge and experience working with Indigenous children, youth, and families in a healing and wellness capacity.
- Knowledge of Secwepemc language an asset.
- Self-motivated individual with the ability to work with mínimal supervision in a team-oriented setting.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and/or weekends if necessary.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Criminal Records Check
- Must have a valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License and reliable transportation.

**What we will provide**:

- Full-time, permanent role
- Benefits upon completion of the probationary period
- Growth opportunities
- Competitive compensation package

Pay: $25.00-$32.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

- CHASE, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person