Family Support Worker 3

4 months ago


Winnipeg, Canada Family Dynamics Full time

**FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER 3**

**In-Home Family Support Program**

**Full-Time, Permanent Position**

**Wage - $16.55 - $21.01 per hour**

**_ Competition will remain posted until filled_**

Who we are:
Family Dynamics is a non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening families and building healthy supportive communities since 1936. The In-Home Support program is one of the first programs to be offered.

About the Opportunity:
Do you have experience working with children and families? Are you looking for an opportunity to provide support to parents and children that helps them thrive?

Join the In-Home Family Support team as a Family Support Worker 3

Family Support Workers provide practical assistance to families in their homes (houses, apartments, condos, rented or owned), based on a service agreement created with each family.

Family Support workers provide child care to young children (primarily infants, toddlers, and school aged children), light housekeeping and meal preparation, as well as providing emotional support, parental guidance, and connection to additional community resources, during difficult family circumstances.

Shift and Schedules:
Family Support Workers are scheduled for regular and repeating shifts with multiple families each week. You may work with the same family for 6 weeks or up to one year. Family Support Workers are also scheduled as needed for replacement/substitute placement shifts. Evening shifts may be scheduled until 10:00pm. Weekend shifts are daytime and evening. Flexible and consistent availability allows us to schedule you to capacity, however available placements are based on number of factors.

Ongoing Training and Support:
In your first year of employment, you will be provided regular in-house training specific to Family Dynamics framework of supporting child development and strengthening protective factors with families.

We work as a team, with each family receiving a Support Coordinator and a Support Worker. Support Coordinators provide guidance through regular supervision with Family Support Workers. You always have someone to reach out to for help and understanding.

Who we help:
The In-Home support program strives to empower parents and children to reach their personal goals that restore, support and enhance family functioning, child development, parent-child relationships and parental health. The Family Support Worker, using a strength-based, solution-focused approach will develop a collaborative, helping relationship that is grounded in a spirit of respect, connection, curiosity and hope. Family Support Worker 3 will support families experiencing difficult circumstances and limited resources due to:

- Changes in physical or mental well being
- Injury, illness or medical recovery
- Relationship change or loss
- Birth of multiples (twins, triplets)
- Child/children with behavioural or developmental concerns, such as Autism or ADHD. The children may show moderate to severe challenging or aggressive behaviours. You will be provided training and strategies to respond effectively in challenging situations.

**Education**:

- Completion of post-secondary certificate or diploma program in Child and Youth Care, Early Childhood Education, Community/Family Support Worker or other Human Services education.
- A combination of relevant experience and training will be considered for applicants without a diploma/certificate
- Current First Aid and CPR is required (must be verified before any work placement/shifts arranged).
- Mental Health First Aid is required. (Must be completed within 3 months of employment, on your own time and cost. The Agency will reimburse the cost on a pro-rated basis, with full reimbursement after one year of work.)
- De-escalating Potentially Violent Situations or Non-Violent Crisis Intervention is an asset.

**Experience**:

- Minimum of three years’ related experience working in the social services sector with children, youth and/or parents impacted by poverty, trauma, mental illness, intimate partner violence, child welfare involvement, addictions, disability, racism and colonization.
- Experience working together with parents to build and strengthen parent-child relationships.
- Experience identifying and reporting indicators of child abuse or a child in need of protection.
- Experience assisting parents to meet developmental needs of infants, toddlers, and children, and recognizing milestones.
- Experience with household management like providing assistance with household duties, meal preparation, budgeting strategies, making use of available family resources.
- Experience with documentation and reporting.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- A strong knowledge of Attachment Theory and child development.
- Ability to use and model positive parenting practices which improve parent’s knowledge and child’s developmental competence.
- Ability to use a positive, non-judgemental, empathetic and strength-based approach with all families.
- De



  • Winnipeg, Canada Family Dynamics Full time

    **FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER 3** **In Home Family Support** **Full-Time, Permanent Position** **Primarily Daytime Hours with Evening and Weekend availability** **Wage: $16.55- $21.01 per hour** - **Competition will remain open until filled**_ Reporting to the Family Support Coordinator, the Family Support Worker III provides confidential in-home support to...


  • Winnipeg, Canada Family Dynamics Full time

    **FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER lll** **In Home Family Support** **Full-Time, Permanent Position** **Wage: $16.07 - $19.23per hour** Reporting to the Family Support Coordinator, the Family Support Worker III provides confidential in-home support to families where identified risk factors, illness or a disability are present, often in combination with the onset of...

  • Family Support Worker

    6 months ago


    Winnipeg, Canada The Link: Youth and Family Supports Full time

    **Family Support Worker** **About The Link: Youth and Family Supports** For more than 90 years, The Link has helped youth and families on a journey to healing, hope, and better lives. The organization is dedicated to walking alongside children, youth, and families as an inclusive community, strengthening and empowering a sense of being, pride, and purpose....


  • Winnipeg, Canada Family Dynamics Full time

    **FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER ll** **In Home Family Support Program** **Full - Time, Permanent Position** **Wage: $15.49 - $16.48 per hour** Reporting to the Family Support Coordinator, the Family Support Worker II provides confidential in-home support to families where identified risk factors, illness or a disability are present, often in combination with the...

  • Family Support Worker

    6 months ago


    Winnipeg, Canada The Link: Youth and Family Supports Full time

    **Family Support Worker** **About The Link: Youth and Family Supports** For more than 90 years, The Link has helped youth and families on a journey to healing, hope, and better lives. The organization is dedicated to walking alongside children, youth, and families as an inclusive community, strengthening and empowering a sense of being, pride, and purpose....


  • Winnipeg, Canada Family Dynamics Full time

    **In-Home Family Support Coordinator** In Home Family Support Program Full-Time (1.0 EFT) Permanent Position Salary Range - $41,035 - 59,352 per annum The Family Support Coordinator provides direct services to families in their private residence through ongoing assessment, service intervention planning, crisis intervention, case management and Family...

  • Family Support Worker

    7 months ago


    Winnipeg, Canada The Link: Youth and Family Supports Full time

    **Family Support Worker** **About The Link: Youth and Family Supports** For more than 90 years, The Link has helped youth and families on a journey to healing, hope, and better lives. The organization is dedicated to walking alongside children, youth, and families as an inclusive community, strengthening and empowering a sense of being, pride, and purpose....


  • Winnipeg, Canada Family Dynamics Full time

    **In-Home Family Support Coordinator** In Home Family Support Program Full-Time (1.0 EFT) Term Position (One Year, with possibility of an extension) Salary Range - $41,753 - 60,391 per annum The Family Support Coordinator provides direct services to families in their private residence through ongoing assessment, service intervention planning, crisis...


  • Winnipeg, Canada Family Dynamics Full time

    **In-Home Family Support Coordinator** In Home Family Support Program Full-Time (1.0 EFT) Permanent Position Salary Range - $41,753 - 60,391 per annum The Family Support Coordinator provides direct services to families in their private residence through ongoing assessment, service intervention planning, crisis intervention, case management and Family...

  • Family Support Worker

    6 months ago


    Winnipeg, Canada Geoffery’s Garden Full time

    Our Philosophy “Wahkohtowin” to create a safe, holistic and community-based healing home that promotes kindness, compassion and understanding, while working to reunite families. Who We Are Geoffery's Garden is a not-for-profit, registered charity based in Winnipeg, MB. We are a family-focused, supportive housing initiative for parents involved in...


  • Winnipeg, Canada The Link: Youth and Family Supports Full time

    **Family Preservation and Reunification Worker** **About The Link: Youth and Family Supports** For more than 90 years, The Link has helped youth and families on a journey to healing, hope, and better lives. The organization is dedicated to walking alongside children, youth, and families as an inclusive community, strengthening and empowering a sense of...

  • Family Support Worker

    3 months ago


    Winnipeg, Canada Geoffery’s Garden Full time

    Our Philosophy “Wahkohtowin” to create a safe, holistic and community-based healing home that promotes kindness, compassion and understanding, while working to reunite families. Who We Are Geoffery's Garden is a not-for-profit, registered charity based in Winnipeg, MB. We are a family-focused, supportive housing initiative for parents involved in...

  • Casual Support Worker

    4 months ago


    Winnipeg, Canada New Directions Full time

    New Directions is a social service agency offering a wide range of resources and services that foster people’s hopes and dreams in their communities. Family Supports **(FS)** is a branch of our Child Home Services Program. The goal of Family Supports is to provide parents and their children with short term support, guided by their needs. The **Casual...

  • Family Support Worker

    3 months ago


    Winnipeg, Canada Roots and Wings Therapeutic Services Full time

    Job Summary: We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Family Support Worker to join our team. As a Family Support Worker, you will provide assistance and support to individuals in need, helping them achieve their goals and improve their quality of life. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of others. Position...


  • Winnipeg, Canada Turning Leaf Support Services Full time

    **ABOUT US** Turning Leaf is a non-profit, charitable organization that provides person-centered, crisis and treatment services to low and high-risk vulnerable and marginalized individuals living with mental illness and intellectual challenge in our community. Turning Leaf’s support is customized to every individual’s needs and risk level. We offer...

  • Social Worker

    6 months ago


    Winnipeg, Canada Winnipeg Military Family Resource Centre Full time

    **MFRC Program Area - Social Worker - Family Liaison Officer** The **Winnipeg **Canadian Armed Forces Transition Centre (TC) and The **Winnipeg** Military Family Resource Centre (MFRC) Screening Required - Enhanced Reliability Screening **Language** English Essential / French Strong Asset **PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS**: Masters Degree in Social Work,...


  • Winnipeg, Canada Sagkeeng Child & Family Services Inc. Full time

    Are you looking for an opportunity to help children and families in either a small or huge way? Are you looking to gain experience to further enhance your social services experience? Whether it is reuniting families or attending cultural activities with families, Sagkeeng Child & Family Services may have that opportunity for you! Reporting to the Support...


  • Winnipeg, Canada Turning Leaf Support Services Full time

    **ABOUT US** Turning Leaf is a non-profit, charitable organization that provides person-centered, crisis and treatment services to low and high-risk vulnerable and marginalized individuals living with mental illness and intellectual challenge in our community. - **We are proud to be recognized as one of Manitoba’s Top Employers of 2024. This honour...


  • Winnipeg, Canada Sagkeeng Child & Family Services Inc. Full time

    Are you looking for an opportunity to help children and families in either a small or huge way? Are you looking to gain experience to further enhance your social services experience? Whether it is reuniting families or attending cultural activities with families, Sagkeeng Child & Family Services may have that opportunity for you! Reporting to the Support...


  • Winnipeg, Canada Turning Leaf Support Services Full time

    **ABOUT US** Turning Leaf is a non-profit, charitable organization that provides person-centered, crisis and treatment services to low and high-risk vulnerable and marginalized individuals living with mental illness and intellectual challenge in our community. Turning Leaf’s support is customized to every individual’s needs and risk level. We offer...