Family Support Worker: Crisis Outreach & Safety Planning

Collage; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 43,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended Health Care

Dental coverage

Life Insurance

Vacation 3 weeks

Sick leave 1 day/month

13 stat holidays

Job summary

Interior Community Services in Kamloops, BC seeks a Family Support Worker to provide outreach services to high-risk families experiencing violence. The role involves home visits, coaching, and group facilitation within trauma-informed, response-based practice.

Travel across Kamloops region is required. The ideal candidate has a degree/diploma in Human Service and at least 1 year of relevant experience, plus a valid BC driver's license and vehicle.

Qualifications

• Degree (preferred) or Diploma in Human Service, Social Work, or relevant field.
• Minimum one (1) year experience in a Family Support capacity including crisis intervention support to families.
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• BC Class 5 driver's license or equivalent with a Safe Driving Record.
• Ownership of a safe reliable vehicle insured with Business Use for $5M liability.
• Consent to Criminal Record Checks with venerable sector search.
• Union membership with a 1.85% Union Dues deduction from the pay.

Responsibilities

• Support high-risk families experiencing violence, typically over a 3-month service period with a 6-week follow-up.
• Provide crisis management, immediate outreach, and follow-up referrals.
• Assist in safety planning, parenting, communication, conflict resolution, life skills, advocacy, and facilitate anti-violence groups throughout the year.
• Assess family strengths, needs, and interactions to set goals and intervention strategies with supports (including MCFD).
• Monitor progress, advocate for client rights, and ensure ongoing support.
• Respond to crises, assess risks, and assist in family stabilization.
• Collaborate with MCFD social workers, attend team meetings and training, and engage with community professionals.

Job description

Interior Community Services in Kamloops, BC seeks a Family Support Worker to provide outreach services to high-risk families experiencing violence. The role involves home visits, coaching, and group facilitation within trauma-informed, response-based practice.

Travel across Kamloops region is required. The ideal candidate has a degree/diploma in Human Service and at least 1 year of relevant experience, plus a valid BC driver's license and vehicle.