Job Description

Position:

Family Support Worker - Family Based Support Worker

Hours:

40 hours per week (hours are flexible as per program needs and may include evenings and weekends)

Location:

Prince George, British Columbia.

Wage:

$29.17 per hour

Summary:

Axis Family Resources Ltd. is hiring

Family Support Worker.

The goal of the Family Support Worker is to provide short-term, outcome-focused assistance to families experiencing significant challenges with the parent-child or parent-adolescent relationship. This program will provide support to families in person and virtually. Crisis interventions include conflict resolution, immediate modeling of parent techniques, facilitation of meetings, supervised access referrals, and additional work alongside the child. The Family Support team works closely together to help reach the best outcomes for both the child and the family.

About Axis Family Resources:

Axis Family Resources Ltd. is a leading British Columbia-based social services organization using a trauma-informed lens. We have maintained our CARF accreditation since 2003. Axis encourages promotion from within and invests in our people through ongoing training and career development.

Our mission is to be the leader in the delivery of community based social services while enhancing the lives of the diverse people we serve, our employees, and our partners.

Meeting our Mission means recruiting individuals who are passionate about making a difference.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Upholds Axis Family Resources' agency values Maintains Axis's policy of Confidentiality, Code of Ethics and other Agency policies and procedures Assists youth with independent living such as attending appointments, planning social activities, providing support and any other areas identified Acting as a positive role model and provides emotional support and feedback for persons served Encourages and facilitates participation of individuals in program while providing opportunities to explore new activities and interests Creating a fun and enjoyable atmosphere in order to enhance the programs appeal to persons served Identifying gaps, cultivating personable professional relationships with stakeholders, and communicating regularly with social worker, guardian, and others involved in program plans Compile and complete tracking reports in a timely manner

Qualifications & Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Child and Youth Care or related field, or training and experience. 1 year related work experience, or the equivalent in education, training, and experience an asset. Preferred training in working with families who are vulnerable or in crisis. Reliable transportation, a class 5 drivers' licence and safe driving record abstract Current Level 1 First Aid (including CPR) Certification (must be completed within 3 months of hire) Clear Criminal Record Check Good verbal and written reporting skills Good organization, computer literacy, as well as time and house management skills Ability to work effectively in a team environment Knowledge of theory, principles and practices working with Trauma, FASD, Autism, or other challenges

Benefits:

Competitive wages Paid vacation Municipal Pension Plan for full time employees Extended health benefits for full or part time employees Unionized workforce CSWU On the job mentoring and training-CPI, First Aid, computer skills, etc. Employee referral incentive

Additional Information:

A moderate level of physical fitness is an asset since direct delivery of program activities may involve standing, walking, exercising with the youth, bending, lifting, etc. Must be able to work flexible hours and have a high level of motivation to effectively deliver programs to a variety of individuals
Thank you for your interest in Axis Family Resources Ltd, we appreciate your application. Please be advised that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work for any employer in Canada to be eligible for this role.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Pay: From $29.17 per hour

Benefits:

Dental care Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance Paid time off Vision care
Education:

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