Family Support Worker

The Port Alberni Friendship Center is accepting applications for a Temporary Family Support Worker. This person will provide culturally appropriate intervention and prevention family support strategies to strengthen parenting capacity including referral and provision of information, advocacy and consultation.

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Start Date: September 7, 2021

Duties:

• Responsible for all aspects of file case management
• Responsible for facilitating drop-in groups for families
• Collaborate and maintain effective communication with community agencies, organizations, and groups
• Maintain up to date resource list
• Attend related inter-agency meetings, team meetings, and staff meetings
• Work with team and other staff to ensure growth and sustainability of department and its program(s)

Qualifications:

• Social Work, Child & Youth Care, Human Services or related education and/or five (5) years experience is preferred
• Demonstrated understanding of Indigenous culture and protocols is important
• Knowledge and experience with the Child Family and Community Service Act, Integrated Case Management, and Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
• An understanding of family centred approach and the principles and processes related to advocacy and developing advocacy skills
• Possess an understanding and experience in assisting families in stressful situations and work with families to develop realistic goal plans as well as maintain records and documents relating to social/emotional growth
• Ability to work in various settings such as outreach, one-on-one, and have well developed relationship building skills is necessary
• Ability to manage stressful client related situations as well as own personal work/life balance
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team
• Direct social work/formal counselling experience is considered an asset
• Proficiency in the use of Word, Microsoft Outlook, Email and be able to navigate the internet
• Must be willing to submit to a Criminal Record check and provide Drivers Abstract
• Must possess valid class 5 or 4 driver’s license and have reliable transportation to use for work

Please note only those selected for an interview will be contacted and preference will be given to Indigenous applicants who possess experience working with Indigenous families or programming.