Family Programs Support Worker - Powell River, Canada - Lift Community Services

Lift Community Services

Verified Company

Powell River, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Support Worker - Family Programs

Lift Community Services focuses on helping all people thrive in the qathet region by reducing social inequities and by providing support and advocacy for anyone who needs it.

Our vision is a welcoming, inclusive, and diversity-affirming community that is free of poverty and full of heart. At Lift, we believe a thriving, sustainable community comes from a collaborative, equitable, future-focused approach.

Our programs and services include employment services, supportive housing and homeless outreach, temporary shelter services, literacy programs and outreach, immigrant services, adult and family on-demand support.

We also provide community leadership and development in overdose response planning, poverty reduction planning, and other projects that develop a more connected and resilient community.

Lift operates many resource centres in our community, including the local WorkBC Centre, the Community Resource Centre, the Family Place, and the Dr.

Elsie Paul Literacy Centre and the Nook Social Enterprise Cafe both located at the Powell River Public Library.

Lift Community Services is an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.

Opportunity

Overview
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Hours:15 hours per week

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Shifts:Tuesday

Thursday 9:30 to 2:30

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Hourly Wage:$22.65

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Closing Date: open until filled

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Start Date:ASAP

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To Apply:Submit a self-designed resume and cover letter

Key Tasks and Competencies

Cleaning procedures (daily or as protocols dictate), toy and library rotation, materials prep for specific programming including food, art supplies, play centres, office and promotional needs.
Ensure comfort and safety on site. Ensure fellow staff members safety and staffing coverage as required by manager
Interact with various members of the community, family members and other community professionals. The Family Place is a resource hub for families and it is expected that staff members are knowledgeable in "in house" as well as other service providers program and resources, specific to any family's immediate or changing needs.
Build relationships with parents and children to create safe connections and trust worthy communications.
Prepare to bring creativity, hard work, patience and a good sense of humour. Be flexible and responsive.

Qualifications and Lived Experience

Training, education or experience in early childhood development
Familiarity with local services and programs for the 06 population and their parents
Excellent interpersonal behaviour and communication skills with a nonjudgmental, accepting attitude.
Good written and verbal command of English language, the ability to work independently and collaboratively, meet deadlines and keep accurate records.
Requires a Vulnerable Population Criminal Record Check

Education and Training

Experience in adult education, facilitation, nonviolent communication, trauma informed practices, family literacy or related fields preferred.

Skills and Abilities
- nutrition and budgeting skills
- mental health and wellness practices

As an inclusive employer, we would like to make the recruitment process as accessible as possible. Please contact us to let us know how we can best support you.

**_ We live and work on the homelands and territories of the Tla'amin People. We honour the land, the Tla'amin People, and their treaty and continually seek to strengthen our relationship and responsibilities to them as guests in the territory._