Family Support Worker - Merritt, Canada - Interior Community Services

Interior Community Services

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Merritt, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

PROGRAM:
Child and Family Services

LOCATION:
Merritt, BC

STATUS:
Permanent Full-Time

COMPENSATION:
$ $32.51 per hour (Grid 12 as per collective agreement)

HOURS of WORK: 37.5 hours per week. Most work is done between 8:30 am-6:00 pm Monday to Friday. May require flexible availability including evenings and weekends based on client needs.

ABOUT the JOB:

The Family Support Worker supports families, youth, and children within multiple program settings based on the employee's skill set, fit, and workloads

Programs include:

Family Services
Supervised and Supported Visitation
Children and Youth With Support Needs
Youth Justice
Teen Center

Overall responsibilities of the Family Support Worker include but are not limited to:

Provides service to family members in a variety of settings teaching parenting, communication, problem-solving, and life skills to individuals, families, and/or groups.
Advocates for the rights of individuals and families.
Assesses individual and family functioning and identifies individual/family strengths, needs, and patterns of interaction that form the basis of service goals and intervention strategies.
Cocreates realistic goals, intervention strategies, and outcomes with the individual, family, and MCFD and/or relevant stakeholders.
Liaises and consults with relevant stakeholders to ensure that client goals are achieved.
Monitors and evaluates client progress toward meeting desired goals.
Provides followup support to individuals and families, including referrals to other services.
Facilitates the development of formal and informal resource networks with the individual/family and provides information on crisis and emergency services.
Responds to crisis situations promptly, assesses levels of risk, and assists individuals/families in stabilization.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, and EXPERIENCE:

Diploma in Human or Social Service or other related field
A degree is an asset.
1year recent relevant experience working with families, youth, and children facing multiple barriers.
Or a combination of education, training, and experience.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, and ABILITIES:

Demonstrated knowledge and strong abilities to:

Build healthy, trusting relationships with all involved parties, including the families, children, youth, colleagues, supervisors, community professionals, care teams, and family members
Learn and implement current researchbased theories, methods, and interventions related to individuals/families dealing with issues of violence, addictions, and mental health challenges
Conduct effective and engaging group facilitations
Work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds with persistent challenging behaviours.
Provide life skills support and development
Teach coping techniques, emotional regulation, and adaptive behaviour
Recognize and deal effectively with aggressive behaviours and crisis situations using appropriate interventions
Liaise and communicate between clients and members of their care team
Advocate for the best interests of the individuals
Manage conflict effectively
Provide clear and accurate written documentation
Work effectively independently and as a strong member of a team
Exhibit sensitivity and inclusion towards a variety of cultural, religious, economic, and social backgrounds, beliefs, values, and opinions
Effectively use Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and other Microsoft Office Programs
Learn and use new technological tools and programs as necessary
Protect the confidentiality of all agency, staff, and client information

REQUIREMENTS:

Valid Class 5 Driver's license and safe driving record
Own vehicle with Business Use and thirdparty liability insurance of $5 million (reimbursement is provided).
Ability to travel to surrounding areas identified within our contracts
This job requires union membership.

BENEFITS:

Extended Health Care including Dental, Vision, Paramedical Services, Life Insurance, etc.
Employee & Family Assistance Program
Paid vacation and sick leave
Training and professional development opportunities
Community involvement and wellbeing activities

Interior Community Services is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.

All qualified applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, visible or invisible diverse abilities, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, or, citizenship or immigration status.

Where bona fide occupational requirements limit the applicant selection, the burden of proof rests with the Employer.