Family Support Worker

Autism Services; Canada; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The North West Friendship Centre is seeking a Family Support Worker to provide in-home support to families facing challenges and to promote well-being in the community.

The role focuses on assessing family needs, developing support plans, offering practical and emotional guidance, parenting skills training, budgeting help, and coordinating with social workers, healthcare providers, and educators to access community resources.

Qualifications

• Certificate or diploma in a Human Services or related field.
• Experience working with diverse families.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of families' needs and strengths.
• Develop individualized support plans in collaboration with families, setting achievable goals.
• Provide practical assistance and emotional support, including parenting skills training and budgeting.
• Offer guidance to enhance family communication, problem-solving, and conflict resolution.
• Advocate to access community services and resources on behalf of families.
• Maintain accurate and confidential documentation of interactions and interventions.
• Collaborate with other professionals and agencies involved in the family's care.
• Participate in ongoing professional development to enhance skills.
• Undertake duties to support organizational objectives.

Skills

Family support

Assessment

Collaboration

Education

Diploma in Human Services

Job description

Application Information

Employer Name: North West Friendship Centre

The Family Support Worker plays a vital role in providing assistance and guidance to families in need within the community. They offer in-home support to families facing various challenges, including but not limited to parenting difficulties, social isolation, financial strain, mental health issues and promote overall well-being.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of families' needs and strengths.
• Develop individualized support plans in collaboration with families, setting achievable goals and objectives.
• Provide practical assistance and emotional support to families, parenting skills training, household management, budgeting, and accessing community resources.
• Offer guidance and encouragement to enhance family communication, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills.
• Advocate on behalf of families to access relevant services and resources within the community.
• Maintain accurate and confidential documentation of all interactions and interventions with families.
• Collaborate effectively with other professionals and agencies involved in the family's care, including social workers, healthcare providers, and educators.
• Participate in ongoing professional development activities to enhance knowledge and skills related to family support practices.
• Undertake various duties as assigned to support the overall objectives of the organization and meet the evolving needs of the community.

Requirements:

• Certificate or diploma in a Human Services or related field; alternatively, a combination of relevant education and experience
• Previous experience working with diverse families facing various challenges.

Additional Information:

• Preference will be given to qualified Indigenous applicants