Family Resource Worker – Early Intervention Enhancements (25-099)

Powell River Educational Services Society; Powell River; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A community support organization in Powell River is seeking a Part-Time Early Years Family Support Worker. This role involves providing essential support services to children and families, promoting mental health, and collaborating within a multi-disciplinary team. Candidates should have relevant post-secondary education, a valid BC driver’s license, and experience in behavioral support services. Join a dedicated team focused on early intervention and community well-being.

Qualifications

• Experience in behavioral support services.
• Valid BC driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Criminal Record Check required.

Responsibilities

• Provide support services to children and families.
• Promote early years mental health integration.
• Document and report on services provided.

Skills

Culturally safe approach

Behavior intervention

Communication skills

Education

2 years of post-secondary studies in human services or equivalent

1 year of post-secondary studies with 3 years experience

Job description

Sector: Health care and social assistance

Posting Date: November 18, 2025

Location: Powell River/qathet Regional District

Salary Or Wage: $29.17 to $33.49 per hour

Start Date: As soon as possible

Job Type: Part Time

List of Requirements

Qualifications

• 2 years of post‑secondary studies towards a degree, diploma or certificate in a related human services field or equivalent discipline PLUS a minimum of 2 years or more of related work experience.
• OR, 1 year of post‑secondary studies towards a degree, diploma or certificate in a related human services field or equivalent plus a minimum of 3 years or more of related work experience.
• Valid BC driver’s license and access to reliable transportation

Requirements for Ongoing Employment

• Criminal Record Check (renewable every 5 years)
• A valid WCB-approved First Aid Certificate (renewable every 3 years)
• A Valid WCB-approved Child Safe First Aid Certificate (renewable every 3 years)
• A Valid BC driver’s license and access to reliable transportation

List of Duties

• The Early Years Family Support Worker (FSW) provides a range of supports aimed at promoting the well‑being of children and their families who have identified the need for increased support.
• As part of a multi‑disciplinary team, and reporting to the Early Years Consultant, the Early Years Family Support Worker provides support services to children, families, caregivers, and other community services providers with the goal of integrating Early Years Mental Health into existing early years support services to improve the overall wellness of children by providing prevention and intervention services as soon as possible in a child’s life.
• The Family Support Worker uses and promotes a culturally safe, trauma informed, and family centered approach.
• The Family Resource worker is familiar with and participates in ensuring that the strategic goals of the agency are met and adheres to Inclusion Powell River policies and procedures, understands the service principles, CARF standards, ministry guidelines and ensures that these form the basis for all work performed.
• Support and implement individualized plans developed by the core team within the family home, school, and other involved community settings, and maintain objective and timely documentation, records and reporting in keeping with Inclusion Powell River’s standards.
• Work constructively alongside other trained professionals who have direct involvement with the child, their families, caregivers, and other relevant professional or community members. This includes determining behavioral change goals, developing plans, and the systematic use of positive behavior support. Behavior intervention experience is an asset.
• Assist with behavioral support services in the home or other community settings, which may include child specific training, hands on demonstration of child management techniques, and contribution to community awareness and network building about the needs and responses of children with behavioral challenges.
• Services provided are culturally appropriate and promote a safe, healthy, and non‑threatening environment that instills a sense of dignity and self‑respect, and which motivates, assists and instructs families throughout the service period.
• Responds immediately to emergencies including incidents of child abuse, in accordance with Ministry guidelines, Inclusion Powell River Policies and the Operations Manual always using common sense and good judgement
• If you wish to be considered for this position, please apply and forward your resume to [e-mail]. You must quote the posting number 25‑099 in the subject line of your email. Applications will only be accepted in the methods above. Applications submitted to any other address will not be considered.
• This position requires union membership.
• Portability available for Unionized employees from similar organizations.
• Any Employees on Recall applying for this position will be considered in accordance with the Collective Agreement Language. Article 13.5 Recall.

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