Job Description

POSITION

: Family Resource Worker, Pathways to Hope Program

CLASSIFICATION:

Permanent Full Time, HSA Community Subsector- Grid 33

DATE OF POSTING

: November 25, 2020

CLOSING DATE

: December 09, 2020

Pathways to Hope is a new program that will enhance family support services and child-parent attachment services for families at risk. The program will provide wrap around services within a team approach. Pathways to Hope will work closely with Indigenous partners and families.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Provides input regarding clients' needs, performance, and progress, and assists the supervisor to develop plans to meet needs.

2. Provides support, instruction and demonstrations in a variety of areas such as alternative parenting strategies, and interventions.

3. Identifies community resources to meet clients' needs, and provides related information to clients.

4. Completes and maintains related records and documentation such as progress reports and case conference reports.

5. Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training, and Experience

Diploma in Community Social Service

Class V BC Driver's License

Recent, related experience of one year or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

Cultural safety training and understanding of trauma informed practice

Experience working with Indigenous children and families

Skills and Abilities

Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing

Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position

Ability to work independently and in cooperation with others

Ability to operate related equipment

Ability to organize and prioritize

Ability to establish and maintain rapport with clients

Ability to observe and recognize changes in clients

Ability to analyze and resolve problems

Knowledge of child development, parenting, family systems, family violence, cross-cultural issues, and community resources.

Ability to handle conflict

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $25.37 per hour

Benefits:

Dental care Extended health care Vision care
Flexible language requirement:

French not required
Schedule:

Monday to Friday Weekends as needed
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Maple Ridge, BC

Application deadline: 2020-12-09
Expected start date: 2021-01-04