Family Service Worker

2 weeks ago

Victoria, Canada Burnside Gorge Community Association Full time

**JOB SUMMARY**
The Family Service Worker is part of the Integrated Family Service Team. This position provides direct support and service to parents and works with family situations of those with children under 12. The primary goal of this work is to reduce risks to children and strengthen family functioning. This position includes working within the following programs:

- **C’Nex Intensive Parenting Program** - an intensive parenting program aimed at supporting high-risk families referred through MCFD.
- **Community Outreach** - provide both short and long term support to community families by providing the necessary information, resources, and life skills. Referrals are provided through a variety of sources: community, MCFD, Public Health, or self-referral.
- **BGCA Program Support** - provides support to families participating in other BGCA programs such as Homeless Family Outreach, Family Self Sufficiency, Out of School Care, 0 to 6 Family Center programs, and Family Dinner.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Minimum of Bachelor Degree in Child and Youth Care or Social Work required
- Extensive experience working with high risk families to mitigate Child Protection concerns and increase capacity of parenting role.
- Demonstrated experience providing support services to families in their home and community
- Comprehensive knowledge of issues impacting families
- Thorough understanding of the cycle of poverty
- Thorough understanding of intimate partner violence and the effects on the family
- Practice in an Integrated Case Management Model
- Extensive experience and thorough understanding of the child welfare system
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Extensive knowledge of resources and services in the Greater Victoria area.
- Experience as a group facilitator or co-facilitator preferred
- Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with MCFD Social Workers and other community partners
- Ability to support program by participating on various committees and community partnership meetings
- Strong writing, file management, and computer skills
- Valid **Unrestricted Class 5** driver’s license and reliable vehicle
- Valid First Aid certification

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**

Family Support and Outreach:

- Works with parents /families to identify strengths, determine needs, identify required resources, support referrals, and assist with service navigation
- Communicate and case manage with parents/caregivers, MCFD, school counsellors, & other community professionals
- Provide individualized support to families in their homes and community
- Provide information, 1:1 support and telephone support to community families needing assistance
- Demonstrated ability to assess family’s functioning and risks to children
- Assist family to identify supportive network of individuals
- Assist families to meet identified goals and promote safe, healthy family life.
- Support children in care to return safely home and support children at risk to remain at home
- Engage with families to increase self-sufficiency and develop capacity for positive parenting
- Provide crisis intervention
- Model child focused and healthy parenting
- Provide support to families connected to other BGCA programs
- Attend Community Dinner - offering support to community families where necessary
- Prepare meals/snacks for families attending C’Nex program

Group Facilitation:

- Work with other staff to plan, implement, and co-facilitate support and education groups for parents and children
- Model and teach parenting skills and play techniques to group members as well as provide opportunity for parents to learn from each other
- Encourage families within the group to support one another and to identify other community supports
- Provide and model conflict resolution skills
- Evaluate effectiveness of group sessions with families weekly
- Facilitate C’Nex Colour Wheel Assessment to establish strengths and risks and set goals to reduce risks to children, and diminish barriers for successful family functioning.

Administration:

- Ensure accurate program and family files are maintained and that confidentiality is a priority; ensure all pertinent documentation is completed and case-notes maintained after each interaction.
- Maintain records of group attendance and progress data.
- Record and maintain all necessary statistical data relating to program.
- Record monthly flexible spending funds and the impact on individual families related to the goals
- Participate in program development and evaluation of C’Nex program.
- Maintain the C’Nex Program database and ensure all data is current and accurate.
- Liaise with university and college to supervise practicum placements
- Maintains a thorough knowledge of community resources and utilizes such resources appropriately to meet the needs of families and individuals
- Attends agency meetings as scheduled
- Other duties as assigned

**HOURS OF WORK & COMPENSATION**

This is a temporar

  • Maintenance and House Services Worker

    4 weeks ago

    Victoria, Canada Aboriginal Coalition to End Homelessness Full time

    **JOB DETAILS**: **Type**: Full-Time **Location**: Multi-site (SPAKEN House, House of Courage and Culturally Supportive House). **Salary**: $30.00 - $33.00 an hour based on experience **About the Role**:This position will be responsible for tending to matter at all housing sites (SPAKEN, the House of Courage, and Culturally Supportive House). This will...

  • Summer Camp Worker

    7 days ago

    Victoria, Canada The Cridge Centre for the Family Full time

    **NOTICE OF POSITION AVAILABILITY** **POSTING: SunFun Worker** **Multiple Positions Available** **Program Name**:School Age Care Programs **Hours Per Week**: 40 **Starting Shift Schedule**:set schedule Monday to Friday to be determined **Start Date Position**:July 3rd (Training for program is June 12th-23rd) **Hourly Wage: $**24.56 **Nature of...

  • Youth and Family Counsellor-justice Support

    3 days ago

    Victoria, Canada Pacific Centre Family Services Association Full time

    **Job Title: Youth, and Family Counsellor-Justice Support** Grid level 14 Paraprofessional BCGEU standard wage grid reporting to the Manager of Counselling Services or delegate. **Hours**:Regular Full time position (35 hours/week) **Anticipated start date**: January 15th 2024 The initial 3-month period is a probationary period. **Posting date: November...

  • Early Childhood Development Worker

    7 days ago

    Victoria, Canada Island Metis Family & Community Services Society Full time

    **Indigenous Early Childhood Development Worker** **(Full-Time, Permanent Position)** **Minimum Qualifications**: - Early Childhood Education Certificate, plus Special Needs or Infant Toddler/Under Three Certificate. - Knowledge of Indigenous cultural practices, traditions and contemporary issues affecting Indigenous peoples, preferably Métis and a...

  • Activity Worker

    4 weeks ago

    Victoria, Canada Broadmead Care Society Full time

    **Activity Worker** Do you want to be part of an amazing team? We hire fantastic people, and we are looking for more caring individuals like you to make every moment matter for our residents and clients. Take that passion for what you do every day and provide care that helps people enjoy life to the fullest. The Activity Worker selects, plans, implements,...

  • Sheet Metal Worker

    4 days ago

    Victoria, Canada Climate Control Canada Full time

    **Sheet Metal Worker (Red Seal / Journeyman)** Climate Control Canada specializes in temporary indoor climate control rentals, sales, and service in the fast-paced construction industry. Our employees benefit from our family first policy that allows for long term work-life balance. We’re seeking sheet metal workers to join our growing team in the Greater...

  • Client Service Worker

    5 days ago

    Victoria, Canada Victoria Cool Aid Society Full time

    This is a great opportunity to join an organization that is committed to ending homelessness and improving the lives of the most vulnerable in our community. We offer a range of benefits including health and dental care, pension, employee and family assistance program, and paid sick time and vacation time. We also offer high quality in-house training...

  • Case Worker

    3 weeks ago

    Victoria, Canada Island Health Full time

    **Job Description**: In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position. Under the...

  • Food Service Worker

    4 weeks ago

    Victoria, Canada Broadmead Care Society Full time

    Do you want to be part of an amazing team? We hire fantastic people, and we are looking for more caring individuals like you to make every moment matter for our residents and clients. Take that passion for what you do every day and provide care that helps people enjoy life to the fullest. As a **Food Service Worker **you will carry out a variety of tasks...

  • Food Service Worker

    4 weeks ago

    Victoria, Canada Broadmead Care Society Full time

    Do you want to be part of an amazing team? We hire fantastic people, and we are looking for more caring individuals like you to make every moment matter for our residents and clients. Take that passion for what you do every day and provide care that helps people enjoy life to the fullest. As a **Food Service Worker **you will carry out a variety of tasks...

  • Child and Youth Worker

    3 weeks ago

    Victoria, Canada Recreational Respite Full time

    Accomodation Statement Recreational Respite provides meaningful respite solutions through recreation support: 1:1 and group programs. The services are provided within an individuals’ home or in various community settings. Our team works with individuals who have disabilities, including mental health. We support children, youth, adults and older adults....

  • Child and Youth Worker

    3 weeks ago

    Victoria, Canada Recreational Respite Full time

    Accomodation Statement Recreational Respite provides meaningful respite solutions through recreation support: 1:1 and group programs. The services are provided within an individuals’ home or in various community settings. Our team works with individuals who have disabilities, including mental health. We support children, youth, adults and older adults....

  • Community Respite Worker

    4 weeks ago

    Victoria, Canada Bayshore HealthCare Full time

    **Make “being the difference” your Career..** Bayshore is looking for passionate and caring **Registered Care Aide** to join our amazing team. You will be creating special moments for clients each and every day. If your calling is to be the “difference” by providing outstanding care, than a Health Care Career with Bayshore is the Perfect Fit for...

  • Child Care Worker/responsible Adult

    3 days ago

    Victoria, Canada Beacon Community Services Full time

    **Department: Child, Youth & Family Services** **Locations: Various locations** **Status: Casual and Part time available** **Days/Hours of Work: varied** ***: Reporting to the Facility Site Supervisor and the Manager of OSC & Licensing Services, the Child Care Worker joins a caring and compassionate team dedicated to providing engaging and safe programs...

  • Community Family Services

    3 days ago

    Victoria, Canada The Salvation Army Full time

    As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Community Family Services (CFS) Supervisor provides leadership and oversight for all CFS programs while also engaging with the community in various capacities. This position is for 40 hours/week (Monday-Friday). **KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**: **Basic responsibilities**: - Ensures that the love of Jesus Christ is...

  • Child and Youth Worker

    3 weeks ago

    Victoria, Canada Recreational Respite Full time

    Accomodation Statement Recreational Respite provides meaningful respite solutions through recreation support: 1:1 and group programs. The services are provided within an individuals’ home or in various community settings. Our team works with individuals who have disabilities, including mental health. We support children, youth, adults and older adults....

  • Child and Youth Worker

    2 weeks ago

    Victoria, Canada Recreational Respite Full time

    Accomodation Statement Recreational Respite provides meaningful respite solutions through recreation support: 1:1 and group programs. The services are provided within an individuals’ home or in various community settings. Our team works with individuals who have disabilities, including mental health. We support children, youth, adults and older adults....

  • Facilities Service Worker

    3 weeks ago

    Victoria, Canada Victoria Conservatory of Music Full time

    JOB POSTINGFacilities Service WorkerThe Victoria Conservatory of Music (VCM) is seeking to hire a new Facilities staff member as a key part of the team that helps deliver a clean and vibrant space for the community to gather, study, enrich, and enjoy.The Victoria Conservatory of Music – A great place to workThe VCM is so much more than just a music school;...

  • Community Family Services

    1 day ago

    Victoria, Canada The Salvation Army Full time

    Description As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Community Family Services (CFS) Supervisor provides leadership and oversight for all CFS programs while also engaging with the community in various capacities. This position is for 40 hours/week (Monday-Friday). KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Basic responsibilities:  Ensures that the...

  • Id Services Case Worker

    4 weeks ago

    Victoria, Canada Community Social Planning Council of Greater Victoria Full time

    JOB POSTING: ID Services Case Worker APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until filled. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. POSITION: ID Services Case Worker DAYS/HOURS OF WORK: 30 hours (full time) per week based on a four-day work week Mon - Thurs. WAGE: $28- $30 - commensurate with experience. CSPC is a Living Wage employer. Generous extended health...