Family and Community Worker

6 months ago

Vancouver, Canada The Children's Foundation Full time

**Family and Community Worker - Alderwood Program**
- *This is an in-person/in-community role with no remote-work option available._

**Report To: Program Director**

**Classification: Integrated Job - Adult, Youth and/or Child Worker & Early Childhood Educator**

**Grid: 11**

**Job Goal**:
Under the direction of the Program Director, provides support services to families and children/youth, utilizing a “wraparound” approach. Services provided may include child care, parent training, crisis intervention, behaviour management, family support, mentoring, modeling, and life skills training, either on a one-to-one basis or in a group environment.

**Performance Responsibilities**
- Providing all aspects of child care, including administration of medications, to children (ages 6 to 12) who are in day treatment or clinical programs. Teaching daily routines, skills, social/emotional learning, and activities.
- Identifying potential areas of concern and providing input into development and planning of goals and objectives. Providing support to clients and monitoring their well-being.
- Reviewing clients’ progress and making either written and/or verbal reports regarding clients’ daily activities and progress.
- Recognizing potential crisis situations, and with the clinical team, analyzing such situations accurately, developing strategies to deal with these situations, and acting in behavior intervention.
- Providing life skills training and behaviour management training to clients. Facilitating physical, recreational, and educational activities. Providing clients with a positive role model. Plan and facilitate activities.
- Assisting clients with learning and/ or independent activities. Providing support to clients with respect to their social/ emotional learning and school connectedness and belonging.
- Providing transportation and assistance to clients in attending appointments when necessary and appropriate.
- Organizing, running and teaching Summer Program.
- Building relationships and supporting community enhancement by doing outreach during school calendar holidays.
- Participating in evaluating the effectiveness of rehabilitation and training programs. Dealing with challenging behaviours. Providing suggestions for program development and modification of such programs.
- Preparing and maintaining client progress reports and related records.
- Identifying social, economic, recreational and educational services in the community that will meet client’s needs.
- Maintaining liaison and good communication with other agencies, professionals, and the community. Fostering a positive working relationship with staff members and families.
- Participating, with team, in planning, goal development, ongoing evaluation, safety plans, functional assessment, and reporting during medial trials.
- Implementing goals and objectives, and tracking data.
- Mentoring practicum students, evaluating practicum students.
- Supporting/ assisting with orientation of new hired staff, acting as point person, and reviewing role and responsibilities.
- Performing all duties in compliance with accreditation standards, and in keeping with the agency mission. Performing other duties as required.

**Education and Experience Requirements**
- A Child Care Diploma (2 year) from a recognized program, combined with at least 1 year of related experience is a minimum requirement.
- Experience and proven ability to work effectively with family and community members.

**Job Skills and Abilities**
- Must have the ability to relate to children (in groups and individually), and families.
- Must be able to communicate orally and in writing at a level consistent with the minimum academic qualifications required for this position. Must be computer literate.
- Must be mature and responsible, possessing excellent social skills and ability to relate to others.
- Must be familiar with the principles of Wraparound case management.
- Must have knowledge of social and emotional learning theory, and other effective child care treatment modalities, theory, principles and practice.
- Must have demonstrated ability to teach skills and work effectively in a team setting.
- Must have good time and general management skills.
- Must be able to perform all duties required, at the program site, in the community, or in the family/caregiver home.
- Tact, sound judgment, warmth. Must have the sensitivity to work within the family/caregiver home, considering privacy and confidentiality concerns.
- Ability to obtain confidence of children and families.
- Ability to work well with other professions and community representatives.
- Ability to assess social factors and to record these effectively.
- Resourcefulness and ability to contribute to planning and development of programs.
- Ability to maintain an objective interest in people and a demonstrated ability to work with them.
- Must be willing to work shifts and/or flexible hours.
- Ability to work independently.
- Abilit

  • Indigenous Family Preservation Worker

    3 months ago

    Vancouver, Canada Westcoast Family Centres Full time

    We are proud and honoured to offer services on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), Sel̓íl̓witulh (Tsleil-Waututh), Kwikwetlem (kʷikʷəƛ̓ əm) First Nations. **Opportunity**: Westcoast Family Centres Society (‘Westcoast’) is looking for a Part time, permanent...

  • Community Health Worker

    1 week ago

    Vancouver, Canada South Community Birth Program Full time

    **South Community Birth Program** is a multi-disciplinary team of family physicians, registered midwives, nurses, and doulas working together to offer complete perinatal and postpartum care for a multiethnic, low-income demographic including new immigrants and refugees as well as other underserved populations. We are hiring a **Part-Time (0.6 FTE) Community...

  • Family Support Worker

    2 weeks ago

    North Vancouver, Canada Pivot Point Family Growth Centre Inc. Full time

    **Position Title: Family Support Worker** **Position Type: Part-Time 10-30 hours per week to start.** **Location: North Vancouver, BC** **Wage: Competitive wages start between $25 - $28 per hour based on professional experience, education, and personality qualities.** **Posting Summary**: As junior Mental Health service providers, Family Support Workers...

  • Community Support Worker

    6 months ago

    Vancouver, Canada Spectrum Society for Community Living Full time

    **Position Title** Community Support Worker (CSW) **Position Status** Casual possibility of part-time **Highlights** TM is a friendly and outgoing young man in his twenties who is looking for an equally outgoing support worker. T loves to keep busy and enjoys playing board games, meeting with friends, attending classes at a community center, playing...

  • Community Living Worker

    6 months ago

    Vancouver, Canada Greater Vancouver Community Services Society Full time

    **Job Summary**: We are seeking compassionate and dedicated individuals to join our team as Community Care Workers. As a Community Care Worker, you will provide essential support and assistance to individuals in need of care within their own homes or residential facilities. Your role will involve providing personal care, administering medication, and...

  • Social Worker, Child

    6 months ago

    Vancouver, Canada Vancouver Aboriginal Child & Family Services Society Full time

    **Position: Social Worker, Child & Family Development - Sheway** **Status**:1 Year Term, Full-time** **Department**:Child Safety** **Location**:533 E Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1P9** **Classification**:Delegated Programs, Social Program Officer (Grid 21-24) + 1 Temporary Market **Adjustment (TMA)** **Salary**:$2,673.92 - $3,421.65 bi-weekly** At...

  • Family Physician

    2 months ago

    Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Canadian Association of Community Health Centres Full time

    POSITION: Family Physician - RISE Community Health CentrePOSITION TYPE: Part-time, PermanentLOCATION: RISE Community Health CentreROLE: We are seeking a Family Physician to join our team at RISE Community Health Centre, a department of Collingwood Neighbourhood House. The successful candidate will work as part of an interdisciplinary team to provide...

  • Collaborative Family Physician Opportunity in Community Health

    1 month ago

    Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Canadian Association of Community Health Centres Full time

    Job OverviewWe are seeking a Family Physician to join our Community Health Centre team, providing comprehensive care to clients in clinic, home, and outreach settings. As a collaborative member of our interdisciplinary team, the Family Physician will work closely with Nurse Practitioners, Community Health Workers, Registered Nurses, and other healthcare...

  • Seniors and Family Worker

    1 month ago

    Vancouver, Canada Cedar Cottage Neighbourhood House Full time

    **Internal/External Employment Opportunity** **Position: Seniors and Family Worker** Cedar Cottage Neighbourhood House seeks an enthusiastic Seniors and Family Worker to lead programs for the seniors and families in our local community. The Seniors and Family Worker will be a “people person” who is able to design and deliver quality programs for...

  • Family Services of Greater Vancouver Intake Worker Role

    6 days ago

    Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Family Services of Greater Vancouver Full time

    Job Title: Family Services of Greater Vancouver Intake Worker RoleAbout Us:Family Services of Greater Vancouver is a leading organization dedicated to providing essential services and support to families in need.Job Summary:We are seeking an experienced Intake Worker to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating intake...

  • Community Support Worker

    6 months ago

    Vancouver, Canada Pivot Point Family Growth Centre Inc. Full time

    Position Title: Community Support Worker ( Complex Care) Position Type: Part time/Full Time hours available 30-40 hours per week - Days, Evenings and overnights including weekends. Must be available for overnights and weekends. A valid NVCPI or MANDT Certification would be an asset. Wage: Competitive wages start between $21- $24 per hour based on...

  • Youth Support Worker

    4 weeks ago

    Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Family Services of Greater Vancouver Full time

    Family Services of Greater Vancouver is a leading provider of essential resources for children, families, and individuals in the Greater Vancouver community.About this RoleWe are seeking an experienced Youth Support Worker to join our After Hours team. This is an hourly role that requires working with youth who are unhoused, precariously housed, or sleeping...

  • Community Support Worker

    6 months ago

    North Vancouver, Canada Home and Community Care Support Services Full time

    The Residential Care Worker (RCW)/ Community Support Worker assist residents to live successfully in residential settings within the community. The position ensures the residents’ physical, emotional, social, recreational, economic, educational, and/or medical needs are met. The RCW assists residents by enhancing their quality of life through activities of...

  • Community Support Worker

    6 months ago

    Vancouver, Canada Spectrum Society for Community Living Full time

    **Covid-19 vaccination **Proof of vaccine required to support people to access community activities as per provincial guidelines_._ Spectrum Society assists adults with developmental disabilities to enjoy full lives in community, supported by networks of family, friends and allies. We are looking for a new member to join our dynamic team! Someone who can...

  • Community Support Worker

    2 months ago

    Vancouver, Canada Spectrum Society for Community Living Full time

    **Covid-19 vaccination **Proof of vaccine required to support people to access community activities as per provincial guidelines_._ Spectrum Society assists adults with developmental disabilities to enjoy full lives in community, supported by networks of family, friends and allies. We are looking for a new member to join our dynamic team! Someone who can...

  • Family Physician

    6 months ago

    Vancouver, Canada REACH Community Health Centre Full time

    **Position**: Family Physician/ General Practitioner **Positions**: 1 **FTE**: 0.7-1.0 FTE **Facility Type**: Community Health Centre **Health Authority**: Vancouver Coastal Health **Specialty**: Family Practitioner/General Practitioner **Sub-specialty**: Addiction Medicine **Scheduling**: 1 evening a week; 1FTE = 29hrs/wk delivery of patient care, 5hrs/wk...

  • Family Counsellor

    6 months ago

    Vancouver, Canada Family Services of Greater Vancouver Full time

    **JOB OPPORTUNITY: Family Counsellor** **Download PDF Job Posting here** **Family Counsellor (6 months temporary full-time which may be extended) Vancouver Family Preservation and Reunification **Competition #70-23 **DO YOU WANT A MEANINGFUL CAREER, HELPING OTHERS? JOIN US!** About the Role At Family Services of Greater Vancouver, we’ve been helping...

  • Supervised Access and Associated Services Worker

    6 months ago

    Vancouver, Canada Westcoast Family Centres Full time

    We are proud and honoured to offer services on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), Sel̓íl̓witulh (Tsleil-Waututh), Kwikwetlem (kʷikʷəƛ̓ əm) First Nations. **Opportunity**: The Supervised Access and Associated Services Worker will be required to work across multiple...

  • Family Preservation Counsellor

    6 months ago

    Vancouver, Canada Vancouver Aboriginal Child & Family Services Society Full time

    Family Preservation Counsellor **Status: Regular Full-time** **Department: Family Preservation** **Location: 745 Clark Drive** **Classification: Social Worker Grid 20-Grid 24 (+1TMA)** **Salary: $ 65,844.70 to $ 86,668.39** At VACFSS, we ensure that the rights, safety, well-being and spirit of Indigenous children and families are upheld, honored and...

  • Support Worker for Families

    4 weeks ago

    Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada FamilySmart Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a Support Worker to join our team at FamilySmart. This is a permanent part-time position, working 14 hours per week.As a Support Worker, you will play a vital role in maintaining program statistics and supporting families in need. If you have excellent interpersonal skills, a strong sense of judgement, and the ability to work...