Family Support Worker/Advocate

SaskJobs; Rosetown; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to supporting families in need. As a Support Worker, you'll play a crucial role in enhancing family strengths and resources, working directly within their homes to provide tailored care plans. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable families while promoting a positive and diverse work environment. If you're motivated, creative, and passionate about client service, this is the perfect role for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in human services is an asset.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support families in parenting and daily living skills.
• Create client-centered care plans tailored to family needs.

Skills

Human Services Experience

Excellent communication skills

Computer skills

Knowledge of harm reduction philosophies

Frontline experience with families

Education

Post-secondary education

Job description

Negotiated based on Education/Experience

Posted Date: 30-Apr-2025

Location: ROSETOWN

# of Positions: 2

Employment Terms: Contract

Education: Completed at least some post-secondary

Experience: 1-2 Years

Apply By: 28-May-2025

Application Information

Employer Name: WEST CENTRAL CRISIS CENTRE

Join us as we are expanding our programs and services. Exciting opportunities await!

At WCCFSC, we offer a wide range of counselling and support services to individuals, couples, families, and groups. We are seeking motivated, confident, creative, and client-service oriented people. We promote a positive, supportive, and diverse working environment in which every employee can build a rewarding career.

The WCCFSC Family Support Programs focus on providing support to families experiencing stressors that create barriers to a healthy family life. The Support Worker supports families in areas such as parenting, daily living skills, facilitating family visits, wellness, and accessing community resources. The Support Worker often works within the family's home to help increase family strengths and resources, aiming to prevent out-of-home placement of children or work toward family reunification. The role involves creating flexible, client-centered care plans tailored to the needs of families within the Family Programs.

WCCFSC Family Support Workers report directly to the Family Support Coordinator and collaborate with the Ministry of Social Services-Child & Family Programs. This position plays a key role in supporting families to care for their children in a safe and nurturing environment.

Qualifications:

• Human Services Experience and Education is an asset;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Competency in computer skills;
• Familiarity with systemic barriers faced by vulnerable families;
• Knowledge of and belief in harm reduction philosophies;
• Frontline experience working with vulnerable families or children;
• Must have a personal vehicle and be willing to travel;
• Criminal Record Check (vulnerable sector) required;
• Drivers Abstract required upon request.