Family Support Worker (Temporary)

Family Support Worker (Temporary)
Job Number # 
17872
Employer 
Port Alberni Friendship Center
Job Location(s) 
Port Alberni
Number of Positions 
1
Date Posted 
May 01, 2018
Apply By 
May 07, 2018
Schedule 
Full Time
Temporary
Hours 
35 hours/week
NOC Code 
4212
Source 
Employer
Details 

The Port Alberni Friendship Center is accepting applications for a Temporary – Full-Time Family Support Worker.  This person will provide culturally appropriate intervention and prevention family support strategies to strengthen parenting capacity including referral and provision of information, advocacy and consultation.

Duties
* Responsible for all aspects of file case management
* Responsible for facilitating drop-in groups for families
* Collaborate and maintain effective communication with community agencies, organizations and groups.
* Maintain up to date resource list
* Attend related inter-agency meetings, team meetings and staff meetings.
* Work with team and other staff to ensure growth and sustainability of department and its program(s).
* Must be discreet and able to maintain confidential information.
 
Pursuant to Section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code, preference may be given to applicants of Aboriginal ancestry.
 
Qualifications 
Education, Knowledge and Abilities
* Social Work, Child & Youth Care, Human Services or related education and/or five (5) years experience.
* Demonstrated understanding of First Nations culture and protocols.
* Knowledge and experience with the Child Family and Community Service Act, Integrated Case Management and Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
* An understanding of family centred approach and the principles and processes related to advocacy and developing advocacy skills.
* Possess an understanding and experience in assisting families in stressful situations and work with families to develop realistic goal plans as well as maintain records and documents relating to social/emotional growth.
* Ability to work in various settings such as outreach, one-on-one, and have well developed group and relationship building skills.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Direct social work/formal counselling experience.
* Strong computer skills.
* Must be willing to submit to a Criminal Record check and provide Drivers Abstract.
* Must possess valid class 5 or 4 driver’s license and must have reliable transportation to use for work.
How to Apply 
Submit Cover letter, resume & Cyndi Stevens, Executive Director
Application for Employment to: 3555 4th Avenue
Port Alberni, B.C.  V9Y 4H3
Please Note:   Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please contact Jeff Jeffries, Employment Coach Counsellor at (250) 723-8281; email: M.Jeffries@pafriendshipcenter.com