Family Supported Visits Program Facilitator - New Westminster, Canada - Spirit of the Children Society

Spirit of the Children Society

Verified Company

New Westminster, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Family Supported Visitation Facilitator

JOB SUMMARY:

The Support Family Visit Coach is primarily responsible for promoting a meaningful and supportive environment to Indigenous families whose children are in foster care to connect the families through supported visits.

The objectives of the Family Support Visitation Worker are to support families in developing specific strategies in dealing with family challenges providing constructive strengths based feedback to assist with successful visits.

The Family Support Visitation Workerwill support Indigenous cultural spiritual beliefs and value systems of the families, and will empower families to effectively meet their needs.

To best support children and families this position will work non-standard shifts such as Tuesday to Saturday.

REPORTS TO:
Program Manager and Executive Director

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Work with families to support a positive and meaningful familychild relationship using traditional Indigenous knowledge and coaching tools
Work with the family to identify challenges with attachment/bonding or other areas where family finds difficulty
Assist the family in developing goals and effective strategies addressing identified needs
Create educational materials and activities to be used in identifying and eliminating barriers that families with children in care face during supervised visits
Using coaching principles to redirect focus and assist families with child behaviours and emotions
Utilize Indigenous knowledge, including the Seven Sacred Teachings, as a positive influence for families
Participate in (and request, when necessary) Case Management Meetings; attend Family Group Conferences; arrange consultation with any of the professionals involved with the family
Sustain participation of families in the program by providing flexible support and establishing strong rapport.
Engage, motivate and encourage families' accountability
Develop effective working relationships and partnerships with coworkers, community members, and representatives bands and communities
Produce accurate records, including: written case notes and progress reports; service hours and statistical tracking; referrals made to other services; and other types of information as required.

CULTURAL PRACTICE:

Promote and support traditional cultural teachings and practice for our families, agency, and community.
Utilize traditional Indigenous practices that focus on the mind, emotion, body and spirit; recognize family strengths and assets
Participate in agency event planning such as: Annual Mini-Teaching Powwow and Family Christmas Gathering.
Act as a positive role model for our children, youth, their families, our community and our community partners.
Support families to advocate for themselves and their family members.
Act as a positive advocate for good processes with, and for, families; ensure families are aware of their rights, have access to relevant information that affects them; are able to participate in relevant processes; and have a voice in the decisions that affect them.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience
Minimum 2 year diploma in a related field

Minimum 4 years recent work experience in working in a family support position

Skills and Attributes

Provide teachings, knowledge of Indigenous and urban Indigenous culture, traditions, and history as a way of supporting the family's connection to their children, culture and community.

Strong knowledge of the various service providers within the areas we serve

Previous experience and knowledge of facilitating traditional family support circles

Strong knowledge of Indigenous communities.

Excellent communication skills, including strong writing skills, active listening and effective discussion leadership skills.

Current and valid Driver's License and ability to obtain business and liability insurance coverage.

Driver's Abstract required.

Criminal Records Check required.

Job Type:
Part-time

Part-time hours: 35 per week

Salary:
$25.00-$30.00 per hour

Benefits: