Family Support Worker - Windermere, Canada - Ktunaxa Kinbasket Child & Family Services
1 month ago
Description
FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER
ʔakisq'nuk, B.C.
- _Full Time
- Permanent _
Who We Are:
Ktunaxa Kinbasket Child & Family Services (KKCFSS) is a non-profit Delegated Aboriginal Agency governed by the Ktunaxa Nation Council Social Sector Board.
KKCFSS is available to Ktunaxa citizens, First Nations, Métis and Inuit living on and off-reserve in the Ktunaxa Traditional Territory.
KKCFSS believes in a holistic approach to providing services with some fundamental beliefs:- Healthy communities make healthy children.
- Children are the future of our, and all, nations.
- Children have the right to a safe, secure and culturally appropriate family and community experience.
- Children have the right to grow up connected to their family, community and culture.
- Families have the right to culturally relevant services.
The Opportunity:
The role of the Family Support Worker is to provide hands-on support to families and youth, promoting community connections, health and wellness.
In the Role as Family Support Worker, You Will:
- Provide 1 to 1 youth support and facilitate youth group activities with a focus of preserving the connection to family, community and culture
- Conduct needs assessments of an individual or family
- Assist with the development of individual or family support plans
- Implement strategies to address goals established in the Family Support Plan
- Follow case management procedures
- Liaise and coordinate with community child and family services, health professionals and outside agencies
- Make referrals for other identified services
- Advocate for families
- Complete home visits with clients, throughout the Ktunaxa Nation territory
- Assist in the planning and facilitation of a variety of workshops, events and gatherings
- Update and maintain confidential client files
- Attend staff meetings as requested
- Attend workshops and training as required
- Provide reports as needed
What You Will Bring to the Role:
- Two-year diploma in Human Service Work, Early Childhood Education or a Certificate in Social Work
- Two to Three years of related experience
- Working knowledge of Child Development
- Experience working with families at risk
- Ability to work independently and within a team
- Sound knowledge of aboriginal issues both historical and current in British Columbia and Canada
- A commitment to confidentiality
- A valid drivers' license and reliable vehicle available at work
- Ability to work collaboratively and effectively
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Selfdirection, flexibility and creativity
- Ability to work modified work schedule
- Proof of COVID19 vaccination
Our Commitment to You:
- Excellent compensation package
- Generous and flexible time off options unique to KKCFSS, promoting work life family balance
- Education and professional development opportunities
- Starting Salary range of $40,005 to $47,358
Please submit your cover letter and resume to:
Tasy Strouzas, HR Manager
Ktunaxa Kinbasket Child and Family Services Society
7472 Mission Road
Council Education and Employment Sector.
- We thank those who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. _
Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent
Salary:
$40,005.00-$47,358.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Wellness program
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Windermere, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location:
In person
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