Family Support Worker

The Family Support Worker will report to the Family Support Team Leader and work as part of the team to provide integrated support services for Indigenous families, with a focus on promoting the safety and well-being of children through the strengthening of Indigenous families and their communities.

• Provide services such as in-home visits and ensuring clients get referred to appropriate programs and services.
• Cultural knowledge and understanding of Indigenous families.
• Assist families with internal referrals and external referrals.
• Provide clients with information regarding budgeting, shopping, household, and life skills.
• Assist families to maintain their integrity and to affect positive change in their lifestyle.
• Attend Court hearings, family group conferences, mediations, family case conferences and family court conferences.
• Work with clients on goal-oriented and time-limited appointments.
• Transport clients to and from appointments, as necessary.
• Liaising and advocating with the Ministry for Children and Families Development and with commitment to the principle of family-centered practice.
• Develop new parenting tools for families to cope with parenting challenges.
• Support the aim of increasing a sense of belonging through cultural awareness and activities, such as sweats, sharing circles and smudging.
• Assist families in connecting with ongoing KFS programs and resources such as Alcohol & Drug groups – Wellbriety, CAPC, Mental Health, Family Nights, Elders’ Luncheons, and other community events.
• Ability to work independently and as a team. Be reliable and self-motivated.
• Ability to work in fast paced environment often dealing with family crisis situations.
• Flexible work hours (evening groups).
• Network and liaison with community agencies and resources.

Other duties, as required.

Qualifications:

Other: Human Services Worker or Bachelor of Social Work Degree

Additional Qualifications:

• Human Service Worker or Bachelor of Social Work, or a minimum of 2 years’ experience and/or training.

• Indigenous ancestry and Indigenous cultural knowledge preferred.
• Must have knowledge of the Ministry for Children and Families.

Years Experience Required:

2

Required Experience:

• Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office suite) and organizational skills.
• Maintain organized, accurate, current, and confidential case files on each family.
• Keep accurate records and statistics of program activities and client participation.
• Prepare monthly report on program activities and client progress.
• Attend staff meetings and PRO-D days.
• Must have ability to manage time and prioritize workload to efficiently deal with the workload.

Salary & Benefits:

$ 23.00 per hour

Additional Information:

• Valid BC Driver’s license, reliable vehicle, and clean driver’s abstract
• Must consent to criminal record check (vulnerable sector) with RCMP.
• Flexible work hours (evenings, weekends & extended overnight outings)
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.