Job Description

Work Site: 40 Begbie Street, New Westminster, BC Salary: $29.00


Work Site: 40 Begbie Street, New Westminster, BC



Salary: $29.00 per hour



Hours: 35 hours per week (Full-time)



Reports to: Family Programs Director

Job Summary:

The Family Development Worker/ Supervised Access Worker position is a hybrid role, providing family development support and/or supervised access services as needed. As part of the Family Programs team at Purpose Society, the FDW/SAW regularly collaborates with team members and other colleagues across the organization.

Family Development Workers

provide outreach support to assist families experiencing significant levels of stress or conflict, where the development of parenting strategies, a better understanding of child development, behavior management skills, and life coping skills will reduce stress and promote stability.

Supervised Access Workers

provide supervision and monitoring for visits between parents/families and children, where there are child protection concerns. Visits may take place in the office or in the community, dependent on guidelines

Duties:

Family Development Worker (FDW):


Assess the strengths and needs of families, and provide goal-focused brief intervention. Teach parenting skills and behavior management techniques to assist families to manage children's behavior and promote development of skills for children to manage their own behavior. Assist families to manage or deal with a situational or emerging crisis and reduce the risk of child abuse and neglect. Participate in integrated case management, including monitoring and reviewing progress toward specified service goals and outcomes. Provide resources and services to stabilize families in crisis. Complete all required documentation and maintain files in accordance with the agency's accreditation standards. Work collaboratively with colleagues, the funder, and other community partners.

Supervised Access Worker (SAW):


Provide a safe, secure and supportive environment for supervised access visits. Where necessary, provide transportation of children/youth to and from visitation site. Provide guidance and modeling for parenting skills. Enable children and families to promote and nurture appropriate, positive relationships with one another. Intervene during visits should any safety concerns arise. Prepare and submit clear and objective visit reports. Communicate regularly with child protection social workers. Participate in Family Case Planning Conferences and Integrated Case Management, including monitoring and reviewing expectations, progress and outcomes. Maintain files in accordance with the accreditation standards. Work collaboratively with colleagues, the funder, and other community partners.

Qualifications

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Minimum of an undergraduate degree in a related area (e.g., social work, child and youth care, psychology) and two years of experience in the field of family and children services, or equivalent combination of education and experience Experience working with at-risk and marginalized children and families Experience working with families from diverse cultural backgrounds Strong verbal and written communication, and problem solving skills Knowledge of child development, positive parenting and family dynamics Knowledge of behavior management techniques Knowledge of behavioral and neurological disorders Willingness to actively participate in professional development opportunities Valid First-Aid/CPR and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention certifications Ability to pass a Criminal Records check with vulnerable sector clearance

A valid Class 5 driver's license and access to a personal vehicle for business use are required for this role

Flexibility to work some evenings Fluency in a second language is an asset

How to Apply:

Email a resume and cover letter to: hr@purposesociety.org



Attention: Melissa Bailey, Family Programs Director