Job Description

EARLY YEARS/FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER

6-MONTH TERM/FULL TIME

?aq'am (Cranbrook, BC)

Who We Are:

Ktunaxa Kinbasket Child & Family Services (KKCFSS) is a non-profit Delegated Aboriginal Agency governed by the Ktunaxa Nation Council Social Sector Board. KKCFSS is available to Ktunaxa citizens, First Nations, Metis and Inuit living on and off-reserve in the Ktunaxa Traditional Territory.

KKCFSS believes in a holistic approach to providing services with some fundamental beliefs:

Healthy communities make healthy children. Children are the future of our, and all, nations. Children have the right to a safe, secure and culturally appropriate family and community experience. Children have the right to grow up connected to their family, community and culture. Families have the right to culturally relevant services.

The Opportunity:

The role of the Early Years/Family Support Worker is to provide hands-on education and guidance to families and promote growth in parenting health and wellness while building community connections.

The role is also to contribute to an outcome in which parents within their own communities raise healthy children in a manner that best suits their personal and cultural goals and values and nurtures children to reach their full developmental potential.

In the Role as Early Years/Family Support Worker, You Will:

Provide early childhood educational resources, preventative services, and parenting skills to individuals, children and families

Support child care settings and make recommendations to develop and implement inclusion of children with additional support needs through consultation, guiding support workers, modelling and educating

Complete home visits with clients, throughout the Ktunaxa Nation territory

Conduct needs assessments, and/ or child-based developmental screenings and assessments

Assist with the development of individual or family plans

Follow case management procedures

Liaise with community child and family services and health professionals

Liaise with outside agencies

Update and maintain confidential client files

Provide monthly reports to supervisor on caseloads

Make referrals for other identified services needed for clients through KKCFSS

Attend staff meetings

Attend workshops and training as assigned by the supervisor to enhance case management knowledge

Assist in the planning and facilitation of a variety of workshops, events and gatherings

Provide support to the Indigenous Family Enhancement Team as required

What You Will Bring to the Role:

Two-year Diploma in Health Service Work, Early Childhood Education or Degree in Child and Youth Care (or related)
One to two (1-2) years of related experience

Combination of education and experience may be considered
Working knowledge of Child Development

Experience working with families at risk

Ability to work independently and within a team Sound knowledge of aboriginal issues both historical and current in British Columbia and Canada A commitment to confidentiality A valid drivers' license and reliable vehicle available at work Ability to work collaboratively and effectively Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Commitment to life-long learning Self-direction, flexibility and creativity

Our Commitment to You:

Excellent compensation package Generous and flexible time off options unique to KKCFSS, promoting work life family balance Education and professional development opportunities Salary of $49,271 - $52,323

Apply Now!

Please submit your cover letter and resume to:

https://ca.indeed.com/cmp/Ktunaxa-Kinbasket-Child-&-Family-Services-1/jobs

OR

Human Resources
7472 Mission Road
Cranbrook, BC V1C 7E5

Email: kkcfssrecruitment@ktunaxa.org

Preference will be given to candidates of Ktunaxa or other Indigenous ancestry. If you are a Ktunaxa citizen who is interested in this opportunity but do not feel you have the necessary qualifications, please contact the Ktunaxa Nation Council Education and Employment Sector.

We thank those who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Visit https://kkcfss.org/ for more information about this the Agency, and https://foundrybc.ca/eastkootenay/ to learn more about the East Kootenay Foundry

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: $49,271.00-$52,323.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company car Company events Mileage reimbursement Paid time off
Work Location: In person