Family Support Worker

Kistawaw Family Reunification Program; Lethbridge; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to helping vulnerable individuals lead fulfilling lives. As a support worker, you will provide essential emotional and practical assistance, enabling clients to achieve independence and reach their potential. This role involves working closely with individuals to tailor support to their unique needs, from healthcare monitoring to teaching vital life skills. If you are passionate about making a difference and enjoy working collaboratively with other professionals, this opportunity is perfect for you. Become a beacon of hope and support for those in need, and help them thrive in their communities.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing emotional and practical support to vulnerable individuals.
• Ability to work with healthcare professionals for consistent support.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored emotional and practical support to individuals and families.
• Support individuals in learning new skills and accessing community resources.
• Analyze individual needs and develop focused support plans.

Skills

Emotional Support

Practical Support

Healthcare Monitoring

Life Skills Teaching

Communication Adaptation

Education

Relevant Certification in Social Work or Support Services

Job description

A kistawaw Family support worker helps vulnerable people to live happy and independent lives, so it really is one of the most fulfilling and rewarding jobs you could do.

The support worker also looks after the well-being of vulnerable people. They help people to live their lives as independently as possible and support them in reaching their potential, through both practical and emotional support. The type of care you provide will be tailored to the needs of the individual.

• Providing emotional support to individuals and their families.
• Providing practical support for individuals and their families, such as helping with household tasks, personal care and paperwork.
• Supporting and monitoring their healthcare needs, including administering medication and temperature checks.
• Supporting them to pursue hobbies and interests.
• Supporting the learning of new skills or gaining employment.
• Teaching life skills, such as budgeting and paying bills.
• Helping with everyday tasks such as meal preparation, writing a shopping list, going shopping or maintaining their housing tenancy.
• Helping them to access community facilities and be included in community groups.
• Understanding their communication needs and adapting your communication to each individual, e.g. sounds, tones, body language.
• Working with other professionals, such as doctors and therapists, to ensure consistency of support.
• Analyzing an individual’s needs and drawing up a focused support plan.
• Becoming both a role model and companion to the individual and uncovering shared interests, such as hobbies and outings.