Family Support Worker

Family Support Worker - Thetis

*This is a auxiliary, in-person/in-community role, located in the city of Mission.

**Hours of work may be up to 12 hours/week consisting of 3 days per week from 3PM-7PM, or as client needs.

Reports to: Program Director

Classification: Family Support Worker

Grid: 12

Job Goal:

The Family Support Worker will work one-to-one with a 18-year old, high-functioning autistic youth to assist in any economic, vocational, recreational, social, emotional, future housing needs, skills and daily life development to achieve the greatest degree of independence and quality of life possible.

Performance Responsibilities

• Supporting families through above‐mentioned processes.
• Facilitating psycho‐education and support groups.
• Ensuring adequate communication and liaison between SAGE, school, recreation, physical care and other resources.
• Participate in planning for and in discussions of progress of children and youth using strength‐based ICM and wraparound processes.
• Preparing required reports, keeping records and performing other duties as required
• Facilitating parent education trainings.
• Using information gathered from assessment tools and collaboration with clients to identify clear client goals and appropriate intervention strategies.
• Reviewing and updating client goals on a regular basis.
• Facilitating presentations for community service providers to enhance knowledge of brain-based disabilities.
• Other duties as negotiated with Program Director

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in social work, child and youth care, or related human service
• 1-year related experience working with children and youth who demonstrate significant to severe behavioral difficulties, exhibit cognitive and developmental challenges and have complex health and mental health issues
• Working knowledge of children, youth, and families with complex behavioral disorder needs, and/or multiple social or educational needs, and how to support families
• An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered.

Job Skills and Abilities

• Warm, open, engaging, and non-judgmental
• Ability to listen, build rapport and develop relationships of trust with families and other professionals
• Demonstrate a high degree of ethical practice in their relationships with individuals, families, service providers and other professionals
• Clear understanding of personal/professional boundaries, and the ability to establish and maintain project‐specific role
• Understanding of disability issues and legislation
• Ability to manage a caried, complex caseload
• Knowledge of systems theory, assessment, treatment modalities and family‐centered care
• Demonstrated cultural competence
• Consulting and problem-solving skills
• Work independently with clinical supervision
• Produce clear and accurate verbal and written reports
• Organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work effectively with a wide range of community professionals.

Additional Requirements

• Criminal Record Check required
• Must have a current, valid Level 1 First Aid certificate.
• Must have a current Low Arousal Deescalation (LAT) certificate.
• Must possess a valid B.C. Driver's License.
• Use of a reliable vehicle capable of safely transporting client/family
• Must provide a proof of a satisfactory driving record (driver's abstract) from ICBC.
• Must have verification of vehicle insurance.

The Children's Foundation is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from minority groups.This position requires maintenance of a satisfactory criminal record check, use of a personal vehicle, and union membership.

Qualified internal candidates will be considered and interviewed prior to external candidates.

Please send resume and cover letter attention to Rachel Madu via email or fax

Date closed: December 9, 2025

Job Type: Casual

Pay: $29.17-$33.49 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 12 per week

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (required)

Experience:

• children who have severe behavioral difficulties: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• First Aid Certification (preferred)
• Low Arousal (LAT) De-escalation Certificate (preferred)
• Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person