Family Support Worker - Williams Lake, Canada - Axis Family Resources Ltd.

Axis Family Resources Ltd.

Verified Company

Williams Lake, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Family Support Worker

Location:
Williams Lake and100 Mile House, BC

Wage:
$28.32/hr.; as per the collective agreement

Summary:

The goal of the Family Support Program is to provide short-term, outcome-focused assistance to families experiencing significant challenges with the parent-child or parent-adolescent relationship.

This program will provide support to families in person and virtually.

Crisis interventions include conflict resolution, immediate modeling of parent techniques, facilitation of meetings, supervised access referrals, and additional work alongside the child.

The Family Support team works closely together to help reach the best outcomes for both the child and the family.

Company vehicle will be available for travel from Williams Lake to 100 Mile.

We anticipate being in 100 Mile House approximately 2 days per week, with a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the families.

- *Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required_

About Axis Family Resources:

Axis Family Resources Ltd. is a leading British Columbia-based social services organization using a trauma-informed lens. We have maintained our CARF accreditation since 2003. Axis encourages promotion from within and invests in our people through ongoing training and career development.

Our mission is to be the leader in the delivery of community based social services while enhancing the lives of the diverse people we serve, our employees, and our partners. Meeting our Mission means recruiting individuals who are passionate about making a difference.

Qualifications & Requirements:

A Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or related discipline
is required.
One (1) year recent related work experience with families is preferred
Training in working with individuals and/or families in crisis is preferred
Reliable transportation and a valid BC driver's licence
Knowledge of and the ability to work with complex trauma, Autism, FASD, ODD or other neurobiological conditions is beneficial
Clear Criminal Record Check (agency conducted, expenses covered)
Effective written and verbal communication

Benefits for everyone:

Transportation and/or Mileage included, travel within working hours
A unionized workforce with yearly wage increases
Level 1 First Aid (including CPR) training and certification provided
CPI Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training provided
Extensive inhouse trainings provided, including Complex Trauma practice
Exclusive Preferred Vendor Program discounts on internet, cell phone, home insurance, etc.
Employee referral incentive
Wellness initiatives and team day events

Full-time and part-time eligible employees receive the following:

Up to 3 weeks of paid holidays annually (beginning in the first year)
Municipal Pension Plan
Extended health benefits (dental, vision, prescription, etc.)
Paramedical health benefits (chiropractor, massage, naturopath, etc.)
Employee Family Assistance Program (offering short term counselling services, etc.)

Additional Information:

A moderate level of physical fitness is an asset as direct delivery of program activities may involve standing, walking, exercising with the youth or adult, bending, lifting, etc.
Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada

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If you have a passion for working with people - we are excited to hear from you_

Salary:
$28.32 per hour

Benefits: