Family Support Worker

3 months ago

Chilliwack, Canada Chilliwack Community Services Full time

CHILLIWACK, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA.
FULL-TIME. OCTOBER 18, 2024

Description

Full time - 35 hrs/week

**Job Summary**:
Provides family intervention support to parents and their children through partnership with the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) to reunify families and prevent children being exposed to parental neglect, or abuse and needing child protection.

This position may require some evening and weekend hours.

**Qualifications**:
**_ Education, Training and Experience:_**
- Bachelor’s Degree in related Human/Social Services field.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle with appropriate insurance.
- Minimum of one (1) year previous work in a similar environment, preferably with Child Protective Services.

**_ Job Skills and Abilities:_**
- Knowledge of human development and demonstrated ability to work with children and families in an outreach, group, and community setting.
- Strong knowledge of Family Systems and Attachment Theory.
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal communication skills, both oral and written.
- Demonstrated ability to teach life & parenting skills, and support client implementation, using a strength-based and trauma-informed approach.
- Demonstrated skills, and temperamentally and emotionally capable of empowering parents through group facilitation, and some curriculum building.
- Demonstrated excellent knowledge and understanding of inter-generational trauma and interventions.
- Demonstrated collaborative skills to work with referring Social Worker, client care team, and other professionals.

**_ Additional Information:_**
- This position requires the ability to function both independently and with a team. Group facilitation will be offered by this position to assist families, as directed by the Coordinator.
- Individual one-on-one outreach and support provided by this position may require work outside normal office hours and in client’s homes, in the community, or at care team functions.

**Key Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Provide targeted outreach services that enhance behavioural and capacity development and daily living skills for families and their children, based on the goals of the referring worker.
- Assist clients in the development of healthy parenting, (attachment, attunement) life, (routines, structure) and social/emotional skills.
- Participate in the implementation, adaptation, and coordination of all aspects of case management in the support plan.
- Provide support, guidance, and assist in problem solving with clients to address support plan and challenges related to family functioning in an individual or group setting, using skills such as active listening, role modeling, problem solving, conflict resolution, psychoeducation, and resource referrals.
- Implement service plans and client goals directed by the referring Social Worker. Participate in care team meetings as required to consult on, and report, client activities and progress. Act as an advocate and resource person for the agency.
- Support clients to access community resources and supports, both professional and natural. Link clients with urgent needs to immediate resources (i.e. securing food resources, financial assistance, and finding housing).
- Provide general emotional support to clients while working to build the emotional adaptability of the parent and child.
- Facilitate Supported Family Visits for parents with children in alternate care, with a physically and emotionally safe, secure, environment.
- Plan and conduct group parent education workshops on topics related to family functioning as required. Consult with clinical therapy staff in the planning and implementation of psychoeducational and life skills groups as required.
- Liaise with and/or advocate for the interests of clients with other community service providers, professionals, school personnel as required. Accompany clients to meetings and community appointments as needed.
- Services to families are provided in the context of the family home and in community locations that meet the needs of the client. Staff safety will be given priority when determining location.
- Record behavioral observations and interventions in non-judgmental and third person perspective. Completes all documentation on time and as required using a case management database.
- Complete all required training.
- Perform additional training, support, and education duties as required.

**General**:

- Wage rate as per BCGEU Collective Agreement, Family Support Worker, Grid Level 12 - $29.17 per hour plus health and dental benefits.
- This position requires Union membership.
- This position is open to all persons.
- This position requires successful completion of a criminal record check.
- This position reports to the Family Services Coordinator

**NO phone calls. Only short listed applicants will be contacted.**

**Closing Date**:12:00 Noon, November 1, 2024

Compensation

$29.17 per hour

  • Family Support Worker

    3 months ago

    Chilliwack, Canada Chilliwack Community Services Full time

    **Full time - 35 hrs/week** **Job Summary**:* Provides family intervention support to parents and their children through partnership with the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) to reunify families and prevent children being exposed to parental neglect, or abuse and needing child protection. This position may require some evening and...

  • Family Support Worker

    7 months ago

    Chilliwack, Canada Chilliwack Community Services Full time

    Provides family intervention support to parents and their children through partnership with the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) to reunify families and prevent children being exposed to parental neglect, or abuse and needing child protection. This position may require some evening and weekend hours. **Salary**: $28.32 per hour Expected...

  • Home Support Worker

    2 weeks ago

    Chilliwack, Canada Just Like Family Home Care Part time $20 - $23

    Job description:Job Summary:We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Home Support Worker to join our team. The ideal candidate will provide essential care and assistance to individuals with varying needs, including those with dementia, disabilities, or those residing in nursing homes and assisted living facilities. This role is crucial in enhancing the...

  • Home Support Worker

    6 months ago

    Chilliwack, Canada Just Like Family Home Care Full time

    Looking for experienced caregiver in Chilliwack area. Hard working caregivers get lots of hours! We work with caregivers schedules. We are a busy company and need caregivers that can take on regular clients on a weekly basis. The more clients you take on, the busier you are. Just Like Family Home Care Chilliwack location is hiring amazing health care staff...

  • Support Worker

    6 days ago

    Chilliwack, Canada Bethesda Full time

    A support worker at Bethesda supports people with intellectual disabilities in a variety of sites, or resources. When you are hired, you may be assigned to a residential home or to a non-residential site where Community inclusion is the focus. Community inclusion offers quality of life opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities to enrich their...

  • Support Worker

    1 week ago

    Chilliwack, Canada Bethesda Full time

    A support worker at Bethesda supports people with intellectual disabilities in a variety of sites, or resources. When you are hired, you may be assigned to a residential home or to a non-residential site where Community inclusion is the focus. Community inclusion offers quality of life opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities to enrich their...

  • Home Support Worker

    7 months ago

    Chilliwack, Canada Just Like Family Home Care Full time

    **Caregiver Part-Time Days, Evenings, or Weekends Chilliwack. We are busy in the Chilliwack area!** Just Like Family Home Care is looking for new staff members that want to be part of an amazing team of people who genuinely care about the clients they work with. Work one to one making a difference in your local community. We need on-call staff that is...

  • Support Worker

    4 months ago

    Chilliwack, Canada Bethesda Full time

    A support worker at Bethesda supports people with intellectual disabilities in a variety of sites or resources. When you are hired, you may be assigned to a staff-supported home or to a community-based service. Wherever you work, you will join a team committed to helping the people you support live as full and self-directed lives as possible in such areas as...

  • Home Support Worker

    2 weeks ago

    Chilliwack, Canada Just Like Family Home Care Full time

    **Job description**: **Job Summary**: **Duties**: - Assist clients with daily living activities, including personal hygiene, dressing, and grooming. - Provide companionship and emotional support to clients, fostering a positive environment. - Help with meal preparation and ensure clients receive proper nutrition. - Administer medication as directed and...

  • Home Support Worker

    2 weeks ago

    Chilliwack, Canada Just Like Family Home Care Full time

    **Job Summary** **Duties** - Assist clients with daily living activities, including personal hygiene, dressing, and grooming. - Provide companionship and emotional support to clients, fostering a positive environment. - Help with meal preparation and ensure clients receive proper nutrition. - Administer medication as directed and monitor client health...

  • Support Worker

    4 months ago

    Chilliwack, Canada Bethesda Full time

    A support worker at Bethesda supports people with intellectual disabilities in a variety of sites or resources. When you are hired, you may be assigned to a staff-supported home or to a community-based service. Wherever you work, you will join a team committed to helping the people you support live as full and self-directed lives as possible in such areas as...

  • Youth Support Worker

    7 days ago

    Chilliwack, Canada Unique Get Together Society Full time

    **Youth Support Worker** Location: Abbotsford, British Columbia **The Organization**: Unique Get Together Society is a registered charity that is dedicated to empowering indigenous peoples and all marginalized communities through our support programs and activities. We see our primary responsibility to deliver services with a distinctly indigenous...

  • Childcare Support Worker

    4 weeks ago

    Chilliwack, Canada Autumn Childcare Centre Inc. Full time

    About UsAutumn Childcare Centre Inc. is a reputable childcare centre dedicated to providing high-quality care and education to children.Job DescriptionWe are seeking a reliable and enthusiastic Childcare Support Worker to join our team.SalaryThe estimated salary for this position is $45,000 - $55,000 per annum, depending on experience.Key...

  • Outreach Support Worker, Substance Use

    2 weeks ago

    Chilliwack, Canada Fraser Health Full time

    Salary range: The salary range for this position is CAD $31.56 - $33.28 / hour Why Fraser Health?: Curious to learn what it’s like to work here? **Connect with us!** Detailed Overview: Reporting to the Care Coordinator, as a member of a Mental Health & Substance Use Services (MH&SUS) multidisciplinary team, the Outreach Support Worker provides outreach...

  • Home Support Worker

    7 months ago

    Chilliwack, Canada Elim Village Full time

    **WHO WE ARE** Elim Village operates two exceptional aging in place communities for older adults. Our retirement villages are located in Surrey and Chilliwack, B.C., where over 1,000 seniors call Elim Village ‘home’. We’re looking for new talent to join us as we continue to be at the leading edge of seniors living. We offer a unique opportunity to be...

  • Youth Support Worker

    4 months ago

    Chilliwack, Canada Pacific Community Resources Society Full time

    **Auxiliary Youth Support Worker** **Traverse Program** **Auxiliary** | **Grid 13 ($30.86 - $32.17/hour)** | **Reporting to: Team Lead, Chloe Smith/Katrina Ovens** **Opportunity** Traverse is a program located in Chilliwack, BC, that provides bed-based treatment for youth (13-18) whose lives have been impacted by substance use. Traverse is a...

  • Home Support Worker

    7 months ago

    Chilliwack, Canada Elim Village Full time

    **WHO WE ARE** Elim Village operates two exceptional aging in place communities for older adults. Our retirement villages are located in Surrey and Chilliwack, B.C., where over 1,000 seniors call Elim Village ‘home’. We’re looking for new talent to join us as we continue to be at the leading edge of seniors living. We offer a unique opportunity to be...

  • Youth Support Worker

    3 months ago

    Chilliwack, Canada Chilliwack Community Services Full time

    **Temporary Position until February 28, 2025** **35hrs/week** **Job Summary**:* Provide focused one-to-one support for at-risk youth living at or preparing to move in or out of the Village to enhance their development of life skills and provide crisis intervention support. **Qualifications**:* **_Education, Training and Experience:_** - Diploma in Child...

  • Youth Support Worker

    1 month ago

    Chilliwack, Canada Chilliwack Community Services Full time

    CHILLIWACK, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA. FULL-TIME. NOVEMBER 26, 2024 Description Temporary Position until February 28, 2025 35hrs/week **Job Summary**: Provide focused one-to-one support for at-risk youth living at or preparing to move in or out of the Village to enhance their development of life skills and provide crisis intervention...

  • Youth Support Worker

    2 months ago

    Chilliwack, Canada Pacific Community Resources Society Full time

    **Youth Support Worker** **Traverse Program, Chilliwack** **Regular Full Time **| **Grid 13 ($30.86 - $32.18/hour)** | **Reporting to: Team Lead, Traverse YSWs** **Opportunity** Traverse is a program located in Chilliwack, BC, that provides bed-based treatment for youth (13-18) whose lives have been impacted by substance use. Traverse is a...