Temporary Family Support Worker

Temporary Family Support Worker
Job Number # 
20585
Employer 
Port Alberni Friendship Center
Job Location(s) 
Port Alberni
Number of Positions 
1
Date Posted 
Jul 08, 2021
Apply By 
Jul 08, 2021
Start Date 
2021-08-16
Schedule 
Full Time
Hours 
Monday to Friday (35 hours week),
Wage 
$42,023.80 annually dependent upon experience and Benefits Package
NOC Code 
4212
Source 
Employer
Details 

The Port Alberni Friendship Center is accepting applications for a Temporary 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).
Qualifications 

Education, Knowledge and Abilities

  • Social Work, Child & Youth Care, Human Services or related education and/or five (5) years experience is preferred.
  • Demonstrated understanding of First Nations culture and protocols is important.
  • 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 relationship building skills is necessary.
  • Ability to manage stressful client related situations as well as own personal work/life balance

!          Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.

!          Direct social work/formal counselling experience is considered an asset.

!          Proficiency in the use of Word, Microsoft Outlook, Email and be able to navigate the internet. 

!          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 have reliable transportation to use for work.

Salary: $42,023.80 annually dependent upon experience and Benefits Package

Hours: Monday to Friday (35 hours week), and occasional evening/weekend as required

 

How to Apply 

Send Resumes and Cover Letter to:

Cyndi Stevens, Executive Director
Port Alberni Friendship Center
3555 4th Avenue Port Alberni, BC
V9Y 4H3

cstevens@pafriendshipcenter.com and   cmaltais@pafriendshipenter.com

“Please note only those selected for an interview will be contacted”

Pursuant to Section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code, preference may be given to applicants of Aboriginal ancestry.