Family Support Worker

The job is on-site at West Edmonton

The Family Support Worker is a key member of the interdisciplinary team that assesses, plans, implements and evaluates service plans for a given client. Employees with this designation perform front-line work in the program and carry out the responsibilities of daily care, nurturance, supervision, and health of the clients. The role is extensive and carries with it responsibilities in the counseling, teaching, and training areas, as well as recording and reporting. The Family Support Worker must demonstrate high personal competence in the formation and maintenance of caring, therapeutic relationships. The Family Support Worker is accountable to the Team Leader and/or the Director(s)
- **Responsibilities**:

- Provide a safe and nurturing environment for children and youths
- Plan and implement age-appropriate activities and programs to meet recreational, educational, and therapeutic goals
- Supervise children during playtime, meals, and naptime
- Maintain a clean and organized environment
- Day-to-day service delivery components including, but not limited to cleaning, meal preparation, shopping, medication administration, documentation within established time frames, accompanying to wellness related appointments, transportation (if qualified);
**Key Skills**:
Experience with children and family programming, youth in care, residential care, and case
- Ability to educate and engage children through creative activities
- Counselling skills that utilize problem-solving, de-escalation, goal-setting and preventative interventions with clients in either a 1:1 or group scenario

Patience and compassion to handle challenging behaviors or situations
- Organizational skills to plan and implement daily routines and activities
- **Communication Skills**: Ability to communicate, compassionately, and effectively with individuals of all ages and backgrounds.
- **Empathy and Compassion**: Strong ability to understand and support individuals dealing with emotional and social challenges.
- **Problem-Solving**: Ability to assess family situations and develop practical solutions to complex problems.
- **Confidentiality**: Maintain the confidentiality of all client information and adhere to ethical standards.
- **Organizational Skills**: Ability to manage cases, keep accurate records, and meet deadlines.

**Education & Qualifications**:

- Certificate/Diploma/Degree in Human Services

A minimum of two (2) years of related experience working with families (youth programming, group home) is required.
- **Child** **Intervention Record Check**
- **Vulnerable Sector** **Police Information Check**
- Standard First Aid and CPR certification
- A valid Class 5 Drivers Licence is required.
- Certification or training in Aboriginal Awareness, Abuse Awareness, Medication Administration, and Violence/Crisis Intervention is a definite asset.

Note: This is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities associated with the position. Rather, it provides an understanding of the position. Experience working with children is highly valued.

Pay: $19.00-$21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- On-site parking
- Paid time off

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Every Weekend
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Weekends only

Licence/Certification:

- Do you have a Child Intervention Record Check? (required)
- Do you have a Vulnerable Sector Police Information Check? (required)
- Do you have a Standard First Aid and CPR certification? (required)
- Do you have a valid class 5 drivers licence? (required)
- Do you have a Cert./Diploma in Human Services (required)

Work Location: In person