Family Support Worker

2 months ago


Lac La Biche, Canada WJS Canada Full time

**The Program**

392-31 Strong Families Lac La Biche, Buffalo Lake & Kikino Metis Settlements

Intervention supports for children, youth and families having Children's Services involvement.

Using a Signs of Safety and a strengths-based approach, the program works with youth, children & families in their communities and on nearby Metis settlements (Buffalo Lake &/or Kikino) to support healthy daily living skills, conflict management, parenting, addiction, mental health, interpersonal, home management, financial skills, and other areas of support or interest as identified by youth and family. Build a support network for future growth and success, through community access to resources/programs (recreation, childcare, employment supports & job coaching, addictions support, family counselling, etc.)

**In Your Role You Will**
- Travel to family homes and communities in the service area
- With input from the youth and families develop goal-based service plans and ensure accurate client file management which involves timely documentation and record of client activities.
- Evening and weekend work is required, as this is the time when families with children are together and is often a stressful time for families.
- Connect children & families with support networks, outside agencies and community resources and organize ongoing service delivery

**The Position**

Work a flexible 40 hr/wk schedule to meet the needs of families including weekend drives and supervised family visits.

With children and youth, the focus is on mentorship, parent-teen conflicts, self-esteem and conflict resolution. Supports are designed for the youth’s particular situation and focus on building resilience, life skills and developing positive relationships with friends and family.

Preference for qualified Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit and Metis) applicants with strong cultural ties to the community.

These positions require a reliable vehicle, as travel in and around Lac La Biche is necessary. A company vehicle may be provided.

**Qualification requirements deem this to be Family Support Worker level 2.**

**Criminal Record Check/Ministry Check Statement**

** Prior to confirmation of employment all applicants must provide a current (dated within 6 months of hiring date) Criminal Record Check and Ministry Check. These checks can take up to 6 weeks to obtain, please ensure you prepare accordingly.**
- Diploma or Bachelor Degree in Social Work, Child and Youth Care, Social Service Worker, Addictions, etc.
- 2+ years social work experience in family supports, intervention, youth work, trauma informed care, kinship or foster care, etc.
- Valid Alberta Driver’s License, reliable vehicle with appropriate insurance, and clean driver’s abstract
- Previous experience in developing community events and projects to engage with youth and families, is desirable.
- Knowledge of indigenous culture is an asset
- Indigenous language (Cree, etc.) skills would be considered an asset
- Experience working with computer software systems
- Highly motivated, and able to work independently

**What WJS Canada does**

WJS keeps families and the communities they live in, strong through programs and services, including:

- Family Reunification, Preservation and Support
- Home Visitation
- Supported Family Time
- Child in Care Services
- Foster and Kinship Care and Support
- Personal and Family Counselling
- Driver Escorts for Families

**Our Employees Enjoy**
- Employer-paid Dental & Extended Health with 100% prescription coverage, Employer-paid AD&D and $5,000 Dependent Life, 3 weeks annual vacation and more
- Employer-paid Dental & Extended Health benefits
- Matching RRSP plan for eligible employees
- Staff training and opportunities to learn/work in a wide array of programs.
- An empowering balance of independence and supervision.
- Best practices programming and innovative care.

**Website reference**

**Closing Statement**

Equal-Opportunity Employer


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