Network Facilitator

**PROGRAM**: Support to Family Care Network

**LOCATION**: East Kootenay areas of BC (Cranbrook, Creston, Fernie, Invermere, Golden etc.)

**STATUS**: Permanent Part-Time

**COMPENSATION**: $28.32 - $32.51 per hour (Grid 12 as per collective agreement)

**HOURS of WORK**: 27 hours per week. Monday-Friday, Flexible schedule.

**SPECIAL CONDITION**: This position travels frequently within the East Kootenay region and works a flexible schedule including some evenings and weekends as needed, to meet the unique needs of our clients.

**ABOUT THE JOB**:
The Network Facilitator provides ongoing support services to the Support to Family Care Network of Foster Parents, Kinship, and Out of Care Providers. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

- Enhancing communication in the network
- Supporting caregivers in crisis and in protocol processes
- Assisting MCFD and ICFSA (Indigenous Child and Family Service Agencies) in recruiting and retaining caregivers
- Facilitating knowledge/skill-building workshops
- Providing various learning opportunities
- Collaborating with community service providers and other professionals in supporting caregivers
- Team/program development
- Liaising with the Youth in Care Network and supporting Foster Parents with youth transitioning out of care

**EDUCATION, TRAINING, and EXPERIENCE**:

- Diploma in Human/Social Service
- Two years of related experience in the field including experience facilitating group educational workshops
- Or a combination of education, training, and experience

**SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, and ABILITIES**:

- Strong demonstrated facilitation experience delivering educational workshops and training
- Extensive knowledge of the foster care system including protocols and processes
- Experience in supporting youth with life skills building and transitioning to independence
- Ability to effectively develop and implement social service programs
- Strong technological skills using programs such as Zoom, MS Teams, Excel, Word, and Publisher
- Solid organizational, planning, and time management skills
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as a strong member of the team
- Strong capability to provide support to individuals and families in crisis
- Ability to work collaboratively and confidentially with foster parents, social workers, and community professionals
- Demonstrated advocacy skills
- Ability to adhere to the Code of Conduct, Confidentiality, policies, and values of the agency
- Other job duties as required

**REQUIREMENTS**:

- Valid Class 5 Driver’s license (or equivalent) and safe driving record
- Own vehicle with Business Use and third-party liability insurance of $5 million (reimbursement is provided).
- Must be able to travel frequently and work a flexible schedule.
- This job requires union membership.

**BENEFITS**:

- Extended Health Care Benefits including Dental, Vision, Paramedical Services, Life Insurance, Employee & Family Assistance Program, etc. upon completion of the probationary period
- Municipal Pension Plan (PT employees are eligible after 2 years of employment and as regulated by the BC Pension Corporation unless they currently contribute to MPP)
- 6% vacation accrual
- 5% statutory holiday accrual
- 1 day/month sick time accrual
- ¢61 /km mileage reimbursement for job-required travel using a personal vehicle
- Up to $200 /year insurance premium reimbursement in case of a Business Insurance switch
- Fully paid training and professional development opportunities
- Community involvement and wellbeing activities

Interior Community Services is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, visible or invisible diverse abilities, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, or, citizenship or immigration status. Where bona fide occupational requirements limit the applicant selection, the burden of proof rests with the Employer.