Family Support Worker (Float)

Dnaagdawenmag Binnoojiiyag Child & Family Services; Whitby; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Family Support Worker to provide essential support to children, youth, and families in care. This full-time position involves monitoring court-ordered visits, assisting families with child wellbeing services, and ensuring the safety and empowerment of those in care. Ideal candidates will have a background in human services and experience in child welfare settings. Join a compassionate team that values the importance of community and family support, and make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Human Services or equivalent with relevant experience.
• Experience in Child Welfare or Indigenous Child-Wellbeing is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for children/youth during community outings.
• Document detailed case notes and ensure safety of children/youth.
• Encourage positive communication with families.

Skills

Child Welfare Knowledge

Communication Skills

Empowerment Techniques

Documentation Skills

Education

Diploma in Human Services

Human Service Certificate

Job description

Position: Family Support Worker Full Time Contract Until June 2026

Application: For your application to be considered, please ensure you complete the Application Form on our careers page (www.binnoojiiyag.ca/careers) and submit it along with your resume to [e-mail].

POSITION SUMMARY:
Reporting to the Supervisor, the Family Support Worker is responsible for providing a support function alongside front-line staff with respect to children, youth and families in care or customary care. Family Support Workers provide a variety of services in support of case management duties assigned to a worker: monitors court ordered Family visits for children/youth and their parents/caregivers, as assigned; provides assistance to families involved with child wellbeing services and/or child/youth in care or customary care that are supportive, educational, and empowering; undertakes a variety of social service support responsibilities that are complementary to the role of the worker.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Providing support for the child/youth under his/her care during community outings.
• Ensuring the safety and well-being of the child/youth while under his/her care.
• Assisting in carrying out the plan for the child, youth, or the family as directed by the Supervisor or designate.
• Documenting clear and detailed case notes.
• Modeling appropriate behaviours and language.
• Providing transportation for the child, youth and/or family as directed by the Supervisor or designate.
• Encouraging positive communication with the child, youth, and family.
• Empowering the child, youth, and family to feel worthwhile and valued.
• Supervising access visits.
• Reporting immediately to the appropriate person, any child/youth who may need protection or are at risk.
• Other duties as assigned.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Education and Experience Requirements:

• A Diploma in the Human Services field with at least one year of similar experience or the equivalent of a Human Service Certificate with at least three (3) years of similar experience.
• Experience working within Child Welfare and/or Indigenous Child-Wellbeing setting would be considered an asset.

Availability Requirements:

• Our office hours are 8:30am - 4:30pm, Monday to Friday, with a one-hour unpaid lunch. However, based on the needs of those we serve, our frontline staff regularly find themselves working outside of these hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

TO APPLY:

• Please email the following to [e-mail]
  • Application for Employment (available at www.binnoojiiyag.ca)
  • Please indicate a preferred location in your application
  • Resume (include 3 work-related supervisory references)
• Incomplete Applications will not be considered.
• Only those selected will be contacted for an interview.
• As an Indigenous Child Wellbeing Agency, we give priority to applicants who identify as First Nations, Inuit, Métis, and those with close affiliations.
  
  

To review the full job description, visit www.binnoojiiyag.ca/careers