Family Support Worker

The Good Life Reunification Homes; Calgary; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in family support is seeking a Full-Time Family Support Worker to assist families facing challenges. The role involves assessing needs, developing treatment plans, and providing in-home support to foster independence and healthy family dynamics.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in human services field required.
• Current Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check needed.
• Standard First Aid Training required.

Responsibilities

• Assessing family needs and providing tailored support.
• Working with families to strengthen relationships and identify resources.
• Transporting parents and children to appointments and activities.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Critical Thinking

Team Building

Indigenous Community Engagement

Education

Certificate or Diploma in Child & Youth Care

Social Work Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Job Title : Full-Time Family Support Worker

Reports To : Supervisor

Job Summary

Serving children and families who are experiencing short-or long-term challenges. The primary duties include assessing the needs of the families and providing support with an Individual treatment plan that is tailored to each specific need. Family Support Workers will maintain a safe environment and engage with the families to provide the best service possible. Under the general direction of the Family Support Supervisor / Directors, the Family Support Worker will provide in-home assistance for the family, participates in the development of in-home intervention strategy, and assists the family in developing more independence with guidance and support as they become a healthy family unit.

General Accountabilities

Responsibilities

• Working collaboratively with parents to strengthen the parent-child relationship
• Assisting parents in learning how to problem-solve
• Working with children (youth) and families to identify resources and activities in the community and connecting families to available resources and services to enhance their individual development.
• Building on the strengths of the family and involving extended family members and other community resources to assist the family.
• Working closely with child and family services team members and others to provide services for families involved with the Good Life Reunification Home Program as identified in service plans.
• Working towards early intervention and preventive measures versus formal intervention by identifying positive support systems and services for families.
• Incorporating parenting skills, financial management, resource development, discipline methods and household management.
• Interacts and engages with the whole family unit supporting their emotional, physical, and social development.
• Ensures that Daily Reports are completed for the assigned family.
• Ensure that Daily Vehicle Inspections are completed and Record keeping for daily fuel logs.
• Transporting parents to their programs, medical appointments, and weekly grocery shopping.
• Transporting and assisting children to school, until bussing Transport is arranged.
• Education Qualifications
• Education : 1 years Experience with working in a human services field. Certificate or Diploma in Child & Youth Care, Family Support Community worker, Social Work diploma, or combination of education, training, and experience will be considered, dependent on reference checks.
• Current Criminal Record Check and current Vulnerable Sector Check
• Knowledge in the areas of Addiction, Mental Health, and Trauma.
• Experience with the Child and Family Services sector and legislation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, MS Word, excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Clean Drivers Abstract- 3 years
• Class 5 Valid drivers license
• Standard First Aid Training

Note : Willing to work shift work if needed.

Skills

• Strong verbal, written, and communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking and team-building skills.
• Identifying Indicators of Abuse and Neglect.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience in working with Indigenous families and communities.

Please Note : Only successful applicants will be contacted.

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