Family Support Worker - Hamilton, Canada - Affiliated Services for Children and Youth (ASCY)

Description

Affiliated Services for Children and Youth (ASCY) requires a Family Support Worker.

for a
12 month contract. The Family Support Worker is an integral member of the Infant Hearing Program (IHP) and Blind-Low Vision Program (B-LV) and is accountable to the IHP Program Manager in conjunction with the Director of Child and Family Services, and the Executive Director of ASCY.

Position Title:
Family Support Worker


Reports to:
Infant Hearing Program Manager and Director of Child and Family Services


Location: 26 Arrowsmith Road, Unit 1, Hamilton, ON


Purpose:
This position will provide support to the IH and BL-V programs


What we offer:

• 12 month contract position of 37.5 hours a week

• Monday

• Friday, 8:30 4:30 with flexibility to occasionally work outside of regular hours
• Salary: $36.25$43.25/hr. depending on experience
• 8% vacation pay
• 3 days of paid time off during December holiday season

Clinical Responsibilities:

• Receive referrals of babies with permanent hearing loss from the audiologist and complete intake
• Ensure the family receives up to date, unbiased, information concerning options for communication development
• Facilitate referrals to community professionals and community resources as required
• Hold and document regular Communication Development Plan meetings and other documentation required by the funder
• Support Music therapy programs with a Registered Music Therapist
• Provide parent education/support workshops
• Provide guidance/work collaboratively with the Parent Mentor
• Work with BLV Program consultants and provide family support to clients in that program
• Liaise with other community professionals involved with the family (e.g. NPCC, NICU, Infant Parent Program, McMaster Children's Hospital social workers and other team members)
• Provide regular followup to ensure family needs are being addressed
• Responsible for any and all other duties as may be required in accordance with proper training and certification requirements

Administrative Responsibilities:

• Support families in accessing community resources and financial supports
• Assist with documentation and the completion of entry and reporting requirements for the Healthy Child Development
• Integrated Services for Children Information System (HCD-ISCIS)
• Maintain clinical records using the Electronic Health Record
• Communicate regularly with the Program Manager regarding families in crisis and program issues, reporting on caseload and professional progress with each
• Support virtual and inperson services
• Responsible for any and all other duties as may be required in accordance with proper training and certification requirements

Qualifications:

• BSW or MSW or education in a related field
• Registered with Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers
• 4 years of experience
• Experience working with families with children with special needs
• Leadership skills
• Excellent interpersonal abilities
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to regularily travel to locations in Hamilton, Niagara, Brant and Haldimand-Norfolk counties
• Valid Ontario driver's license and access to a vehicle

As a condition of employment, all staff are required to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated or provide proof of valid exemption satisfactory to the employer prior to the start date.

• Please note: Only those applicants who are selected for an interview will be contacted._

Job Types:
Full-time, Fixed term contract

Contract length: 12 months


Salary:
$36.25-$43.25 per hour


Schedule:

• Monday

to Friday


COVID-19 considerations:

As a condition of employment, all staff are required to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated or provide proof of valid exemption satisfactory to the employer prior to the start date.

Application question(s):

• Do you have a BSW or MSW degree?
• Do you have experience working with families of children with developmental challenges?

Experience:

Family Support Worker: 4 years (preferred)


Work Location:
On the road