Support Worker - Family Programs

Battlefords Inc.; North Battleford; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shared RRSP contributions

Generous vacation

Wellness program

Job summary

CFS Battlefords seeks a dedicated Support Worker to provide direct family-focused support within Family Programs. You will assist parents and caregivers with parenting, daily living, and accessing community resources, while collaborating with caseworkers to develop and update plans.

The role requires strong interpersonal skills, cultural sensitivity, and flexibility to work evenings or weekends as needed. Training and supportive environment offered.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in social sciences, human services, or a related field, and/or experience working with families and children (preferred).
• Understanding of person-centered planning approaches.
• Conflict resolution and crisis intervention skills.
• Effective interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to provide confidential, culturally sensitive, and respectful support services.
• Valid Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Query.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license.
• Use of personal vehicle with appropriate insurance (mileage compensation provided).
• Ability and willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as needed.
• Position Type: Full-Time – One-Year Term (with possibility of extension)
• Number of Openings: 1
• Wage: Commensurate with education and experience

Responsibilities

• Develop positive relationships with families and work collaboratively with the family, Ministry of Social Services caseworker, and/or CFS counsellor to ensure case plans are developed, updated in a timely manner, and goals are achieved.
• Assist families to identify their strengths, stresses, skills, and areas of risk.
• Teach effective problem-solving, communication, and age-appropriate parenting skills.
• Provide guidance in essential household tasks, daily living skills, strengthening family bonds, and stabilizing crisis situations.
• Assist families in accessing early intervention services to support the healthy development of their children and the family.
• Empower families to develop a support system by connecting with formal and informal community resources relevant to their needs.
• Collaborate with professionals from other agencies to provide appropriate and comprehensive services to families.
• Maintain and submit files, documentation, and reports in accordance with outlined criteria.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Crisis intervention

Confidentiality

Conflict resolution

Cultural sensitivity

Driver's license

Education

Post-secondary education in social sciences or related field

Tools

Personal vehicle

Job description

CFS Battlefords provides a wide range of counselling and support services to families in the Battlefords and surrounding areas. We are committed to fostering a positive, diverse, and supportive workplace where employees can build rewarding careers. We offer competitive wages, strong benefits including shared RRSP contributions, excellent vacation, and wellness programs.

Location

The Battlefords and surrounding area, Saskatchewan

Job Summary

We are expanding our programs and services and invite motivated, confident, and client-focused individuals to join our team. The Support Worker will provide direct, family-focused support to parents and caregivers participating in Family Programs. Support is delivered in a respectful, culturally sensitive, and strengths-based manner to help families strengthen their parenting capacity, stabilize challenging situations, and create safe, nurturing environments for their children.

Reporting to the Manager of Family Programs, the Support Worker will provide support in areas such as parenting skills, home management, daily living, family visits, wellness, and access to community resources. The successful candidate will be adaptable, organized, and demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop positive relationships with families and work collaboratively with the family, Ministry of Social Services caseworker, and/or CFS counsellor to ensure case plans are developed, updated in a timely manner, and goals are achieved.
• Assist families to identify their strengths, stresses, skills, and areas of risk.
• Teach effective problem-solving, communication, and age-appropriate parenting skills.
• Provide guidance in essential household tasks, daily living skills, strengthening family bonds, and stabilizing crisis situations.
• Assist families in accessing early intervention services to support the healthy development of their children and the family.
• Empower families to develop a support system by connecting with formal and informal community resources relevant to their needs.
• Collaborate with professionals from other agencies to provide appropriate and comprehensive services to families.
• Maintain and submit files, documentation, and reports in accordance with outlined criteria.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in social sciences, human services, or a related field, and/or experience working with families and children (preferred).
• Understanding of person-centered planning approaches.
• Conflict resolution and crisis intervention skills.
• Effective interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to provide confidential, culturally sensitive, and respectful support services.
• Valid Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Query.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license.
• Use of personal vehicle with appropriate insurance (mileage compensation provided).
• Ability and willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as needed.
• Position Type: Full-Time – One-Year Term (with possibility of extension)
• Number of Openings: 1
• Wage: Commensurate with education and experience

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applications may be retained for future opportunities.