Supervised Access and Associated Services Worker - Vancouver, Canada - Westcoast Family Centres

Westcoast Family Centres

Verified Company

Vancouver, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

We are proud and honoured to offer services on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), Sel̓íl̓witulh (Tsleil-Waututh), Kwikwetlem (kwikwəƛ̓ əm) First Nations.

Opportunity:

The Supervised Access and Associated Services Worker will be required to work across multiple programs providing safe and supportive supervision while monitoring, coaching, modeling, and documenting.

The worker will also be responsible for providing transportation between parents and their children, as well as providing home support and concrete provisions for families in crises.

This program runs 7 days a week, including holidays to accommodate the needs of clients.

Responsibilities:

Schedule, supervise, and report parentchild interactions in a safe, secure, and supportive environment.
Provide coaching, modelling, and education within supervised access settings.
Provide consistent and safe transportation services for children and youth who may have behavioral challenges and developmental disabilities.
Enable children and families to promote, strengthen, and nurture appropriate, positive relationships with one another.
Report all parentchild interactions for safety and appropriateness.
Set up visit space with age appropriate activates, mindful of the child's development stage.
Assess and intervene during visits should any safety concerns arise.
Effectively communicate with family members and social workers.
Provide timely reports and be prepared to testify about this in court, if necessary.
Maintain files in accordance with the accreditation standards.
Work with families with diverse cultural backgrounds.
Work with atrisk and marginalized families within the community.
This position involves flexible hours including evenings and weekends, to accommodate the needs of clients.
Conduct other duties as required.

Skills You Bring:

Knowledge of child development, positive parenting, and family dynamics.
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills and ability to manage conflict.
An understanding of integrated case management is an asset.
Bilingual or Multilingual considered an asset.

Requirements:

Diploma in an area of study relevant to social/human service (e.g., Social Service Worker, Child and Youth Worker, Early Childhood Education, etc.) with at least 1year experience working with children and/or youth, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Valid Driver's License with satisfactory driving record and use of own vehicle.
Current Standard First Aid with CPR & AED Level C certificate or ability to obtain within the first 3 months of employment.
Current Non-Violent crisis intervention certificate or ability to obtain this within the first 3 months of employment.
Satisfactory Criminal Record Check

Benefits:

Competitive wages and extended health and dental benefits package if eligible
Professional development and growth opportunities
Frequent inhouse training (e.g., MANDT training)
Enrollment in the Municipal Pension Plan upon eligibility

Why Work for Westcoast:

Be part of a community-based agency committed to developing and strengthening our community together.

As a Westcoast employee, you will benefit from:

An opportunity to be a part of a handson mentoring experience, through rolemodeling and
Making a difference in your local
A chance to do meaningful work with a committed team of professionals.
Contribute to our commitment to being an inclusive and culturally safe environment for all.
Join us in being allies to Indigenous peoples, on our journey to reconciliation.

About Westcoast;

Westcoast Family Centres Society ('Westcoast') is a multi-service community-based non-profit organization delivering child-centered, evidence-based programs and services to children and families in the Lower Mainland.

Our mission is to strengthen and develop healthy relationships between children, their families, and their communities. Our programs and services aim to address the unique and varied challenges faced by vulnerable families.

Joining the Westcoast team is an opportunity to be a part of a team where your skills and knowledge will make a positive impact in the lives of children and families.

Westcoast takes pride in creating inclusive spaces, where its diverse workforce can thrive.