Hybrid Family Support Worker – Child & Youth Wellbeing

Placements24; Willows (CA); Hybrid; USD 4,000 - 6,600; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time salary

Hybrid work model

Professional development and ongoing</

supervision

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a compassionate Family Support Worker to join a Welkom-based team. The role blends in-home visits with office tasks in a hybrid setup to support families and strengthen child well-being.

The ideal candidate demonstrates empathy, resilience, and strong relationship-building in diverse communities. You will work with social workers and educators, maintaining records and organizing family sessions while providing crisis intervention as needed.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Child and Youth Care or related discipline.
• Strong communication, listening and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to travel locally and work flexibly in a hybrid arrangement.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to families focusing on parenting skills and child development.
• Conduct home visits to assess needs and implement support plans.
• Facilitate access to community resources and services for families.
• Offer emotional support and practical assistance to families facing challenges.
• Develop and implement programs to enhance family functioning and child well-being.
• Collaborate with other professionals such as social workers and educators.
• Maintain confidential and accurate records of client interactions and progress.
• Organize and facilitate family group sessions or workshops in Welkom.
• Respond to crisis situations with appropriate intervention and support.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Social Work / Psychology / Child & Youth Care qualification

Tools

MS Office

Client management systems

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a compassionate Family Support Worker to join a Welkom-based team. The role blends in-home visits with office tasks in a hybrid setup to support families and strengthen child well-being.

The ideal candidate demonstrates empathy, resilience, and strong relationship-building in diverse communities. You will work with social workers and educators, maintaining records and organizing family sessions while providing crisis intervention as needed.