Family Support Worker/key Worker - Chilliwack, Canada - Fraser Valley Child Development Centre

Fraser Valley Child Development Centre

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Chilliwack, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

WHO WE ARE:

The Fraser Valley Child Development Centre is located in the beautiful Fraser Valley, close to nature and city, with many opportunities for outdoor and leisure activities.

We acknowledge that we provide our services on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Stó:
lō and Nlaka'pamux peoples. We are a community-based organization providing innovative, strength based, family centered services to children, youth, and their families. Our work focuses on child development - supporting, advocating, and empowering children and families.

Services are delivered in a culture of excellence, diversity, and respect, with a focus on positive outcomes for each child, their families, our staff, and our community.

We believe in "_Helping Kids Shine_".

WHAT THE JOB LOOKS LIKE:

The family support worker/key worker will function as a member of the multidisciplinary early intervention team to provide family support services including families whose children and youth have complex behavioral needs or FASD.

The family support worker/key worker participates in family interviews, intake visits and gathers collateral information in order to evaluate the need for service and the nature of the problem(s) as it relates to the needs of the family.

The family support worker/key worker will facilitate and advocate access to supportive resources in the community. The family support worker/key worker will also be involved in presenting educational opportunities for staff, families and community partners. Some evening work required.

POSITION TYPE:
Temporary, Part-Time (0.8 FTE), One Year Maternity Leave Coverage starting April 1, 2024, Hybrid

WHAT YOU NEED:

Bachelors in Social Work, Child and Youth Care or equivalent
Minimum 3 years experience working in the field of pediatric disabilities
Training and experience in working with families under stress and in crisis
Valid BC driver's license with reliable use of a car for work

WHAT WE PROVIDE:

Salary range as per HSA Collective Agreement
Extended Health and Dental Plan
Municipal Pension Plan
Paid vacation and sick time
Yearly education allowance ($1000)
Additional learning and development opportunities
Collaborative team environment
Flexible working hours, with opportunity to do some work from home
Work cell phone and laptop
Onsite free parking
Travel mileage reimbursement

Calling Family Support & Key Worker Superheroes

EQUITY DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION:

- "We are dedicated to strengthening the well-being, growth and participation of children, youth and their families through innovative evidence-based child development services."_