Family Support Worker assisting children and families with assessments, advocacy, and service navigation. Supporting Fraser Valley Child Development Centre’s multidisciplinary child development programs.
Responsibilities
Support children, youth, and families across early intervention, school-aged OT/PT support, and CYSN Family Support programs
Participate in family interviews and conduct intake visits
Gather relevant information and assess family needs
Help address challenges affecting access to services and supports
Advocate for families and assist them in navigating and accessing appropriate community resources and services
Provide educational opportunities for staff, families, and community partners
Develop and maintain relationships with community organizations, service systems, and diverse cultural and community groups
Travel regularly between FVCDC locations and throughout served communities, including family homes, childcare settings, schools, community locations, and other service sites
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in child and youth care, psychology, social work, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum three years of relevant experience working with children and families in a pediatric, child development, social services, or related setting
Training and experience supporting families experiencing stress or complex circumstances
Experience with assessment, advocacy, service navigation, and connecting families with community resources
Working knowledge of government, health, social service, and community programs supporting children and families
Ability to foster effective interdisciplinary teamwork
Strong professional written and verbal communication skills, including active listening
Strong time-management, organizational, and prioritization skills
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Strong understanding of child development and the impact of diverse abilities on development and family functioning
Demonstrated knowledge of family-centred practice and relationship-based interventions
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
Ability to organize and facilitate workshops, meetings, groups, and educational activities
Ability to work effectively with families and communities from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, and lived-experience backgrounds
Physical ability to perform the duties of the position
A valid Class 5 B.C. driver’s licence and reliable access to a vehicle for work-related travel are required
Benefits
Extended Health, Dental and Vision benefits
Municipal Pension Plan
Paid Winter Holidays
Employee Assistance Program
Paid vacation, sick leave and special leave provisions
Ongoing professional development and learning opportunities
Supportive, multidisciplinary team environment
Flexible work practices
Employer-provided laptop and work cell phone
Paid travel time and mileage reimbursement
Free on-site parking
Competitive wages under the HSA Collective Agreement
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