Job Description

Job Postings:

Part-Time Family Support Worker

Hours:

20 hours per week

Wage:

$25.00 per hour

Closing:

Open until Filled

Nature of Position:

The Family Support Worker will report to the Family Support Team Leader and work as part of the team to provide integrated support services for Indigenous families, with a focus on promoting the safety and well-being of children through the strengthening of Indigenous families and their communities.

Duties:

Provide services such as in-home visits and ensuring clients get referred to appropriate programs and services. Cultural knowledge and understanding of Indigenous families. Assist families with internal referrals and external referrals. Provide clients with information regarding budgeting, shopping, household, and life skills. Assist families to maintain their integrity and to affect positive change in their lifestyle. Attend Court hearings, family group conferences, mediations, family case conferences and family court conferences. Work with clients on goal-oriented and time-limited appointments. Transport clients to and from appointments, as necessary. Liaising and advocating with the Ministry for Children and Families Development and with commitment to the principle of family-centered practice. Develop new parenting tools for families to cope with parenting challenges. Support the aim of increasing a sense of belonging through cultural awareness and activities, such as sweats, sharing circles and smudging. Assist families in connecting with ongoing KFS programs and resources such as Alcohol & Drug groups - Wellbriety, CAPC, Mental Health, Family Nights, Elders' Luncheons, and other community events. Ability to work independently and as a team. Be reliable and self-motivated. Ability to work in fast paced environment often dealing with family crisis situations. Flexible work hours (evening groups). Network and liaison with community agencies and resources. Other duties, as required.

Administration:

Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office suite) and organizational skills. Maintain organized, accurate, current, and confidential case files on each family. Keep accurate records and statistics of program activities and client participation. Prepare monthly report on program activities and client progress. Attend staff meetings and PRO-D days. Must have ability to manage time and prioritize workload to efficiently deal with the workload.

Qualifications:

Human Service Worker or Bachelor of Social Work, or a minimum of 2 years' experience and/or training. Indigenous ancestry and Indigenous cultural knowledge preferred. Must have knowledge of the Ministry for Children and Families.

Requirements:

Valid BC Driver's license, reliable vehicle, and clean driver's abstract Must consent to criminal record check (vulnerable sector) with RCMP. Flexible work hours (evenings, weekends) Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Please send resume and cover letter to:

Ki-Low-Na Friendship Society

Attention: Human Resources

442 Leon Ave

Kelowna, BC V1Y 6J3

Email:

HRassist@kfs.bc.ca

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

Education:

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Work Location: In person