Duties: The Children & Youth with Special Needs Family Support Worker provides support to parents and caregivers in Ucluelet & Tofino, with children aged 0 – 18 who either have a diagnosis of a development disability, autism, or are eligible for the “at-home” program.  Referrals to the program will be made by the CYSN Social Worker for MCFD.  Assessments and established goals are provided by MCFD, and through individual and group work the CYSN Family Support Worker will teach, support and refer families to appropriate services allowing families to raise their children and to reach their highest potential.  Though this is generally an intervention program, actual services to be delivered will also include Outreach, Linking and/or Brokerage, Mentoring and Training and Education.