Job Description

Family Support Worker

(Practicing Professional 2, PS4)

Are you passionate about contributing to the community? Are you interested in working for an organization that is committed to learning and growing, puts people at the centre of our work, believes in a culture of belonging and building on the strength of our community?





Camino Wellbeing + Mental Health supports individuals, families and communities as they work to strengthen their wellbeing and mental health. Our vision is to have a connected community where all people thrive.

WHAT'S THE OPPORTUNITY?

We have an exciting opportunity for a Family Support Worker to join our Youth Development team!





In this Practicing Professional 2 role, you will be a main point of contact for Temenos (Section 23 secondary aged program) families and other service providers on the team. You will also get to work with families in their homes and out in the community to establish and fulfill goals and build community connections and seek out opportunities to build formal and informal supports such as food bank, community centres, and employment opportunities. In addition to supporting students in the Temenos program this position will have an overlap with the Pathways to Education program aimed at providing additional support to other workers as they support families navigating different systems.

We are hiring for a Full Time 1 year contract position

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WHY WORK FOR US?

We are an organization that serves individuals, families and communities within the Waterloo Region! We are excited about our work, the impact we have in the community and our people (our people are our superpower!). We are committed to doing what is best for our community and to developing our people.

Join us to:

Do work that matters Be part of a caring, passionate, and collaborative workplace that lives its values Learn a ton and support us in creating a more seamless experience for individuals, families and our community Be a part of our diversity, equity, and inclusion journey Put the people we serve at the centre of everything we do Have a positive impact in our community Work with an organization that supports your growth and provides opportunities for you to use your transferrable skills among other teams and programs.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

Provide direct service to families in their homes and in various community settings ensuring all services are based on holistic practice and an integration of FASD/clinical knowledge, resiliency building methods and trauma informed and FASD informed approaches Provide home and community-based interventions including parent education and coaching, skill teaching, and promoting positive parent-child interactions Facilitate family psycho-education and support groups on topics related to FASD as well as other related mental health issues. Build trusting and therapeutic relationships with the youth and families that promote wellness, build skills and draw upon individual and family strengths Develop and implement individualized treatment and safety plans in partnership with families, based on identified needs. Organize and facilitate treatment meetings and case conferences Work collaboratively as a member of the multi-disciplinary team, respecting the role and expertise of each member. Communicate regularly with other members of the team, updating them on the families' progress so that the multi-disciplinary treatment plan is well coordinated Assist families in finding appropriate resources and provide crisis support as require Ensure completion of daily reports and documentation meeting deadlines and ensuring documentation provides all relevant information to inform treatment. Complete all documentation as per departmental standards Participate in translating the Camino vision into successful outcomes through involvement in all the processes and activities Ensure awareness and maintenance of best practices and standards for agency activities Develop and maintain positive professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders Contribute to overall agency operations by embracing change and innovation ensuring excellence in customer service and program delivery

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

Diploma in Child and Youth Work or Social Services, or a related degree (e.g. BSW) Minimum 3-5 years successful field experience, or a minimum 5 years relevant education and special experience or skills in working with people with FASD Understanding of the neurological basis of FASD and the subsequent presenting behaviours and best practices for intervention and support Willingness to embark on self-directed professional development on FASD, Sensory Strategies, Cultural Competencies, relevant supports etc. First Aid/CPR Certificate PMAB (Prevention and Management of Aggressive Behaviour) Certificate Communicates with families naturally, in a non-judgmental, honest way that enables family members to know they have an ally Flexible work approach - willing and able to change as the needs and desires of families change, able to work at the families' pace, and resilient enough to hold on until families are ready to take actio Reflective practitioner - open and responsive to feedback from peers and supervisor Tact and effective problem-solving skills to deal with emotionally charged situations on a frequent basis; actively practice de-escalation techniques Sound understanding of childhood and adolescent development and children's mental health The ability to work in a respectful but confident manner with families to model strategies for supporting their children and to become a consistent, compassionate and effective coach to parents and family members Ability to effectively manage stress and personal attitude in a highly demanding (physically, mentally, and emotionally) environment

ARE THERE BONUS POINTS?

Absolutely! Any of the qualifications below would be considered an asset:


Experience working with families Knowledge of community programs (e.g. community and mental health organizations, food banks, cultural supports) Experience working with individuals from equity deserving communities

ANYTHING ELSE I SHOULD

KNOW?

This is a

1-year

full time

contract

position working

37.5 hours/week

Part of the role is supporting the Pathways to Education program by providing additional resources to other workers as they navigate different systems. This position will require work beyond the normal daytime work hours with some evenings and weekends as required Frequent travel throughout the Waterloo Region and some out of region travel as needed Must have a valid driver's license, access to a reliable vehicle and applicable auto insurance, and willingness to drive clients Must be agile, flexible, and physically able to engage in physical interventions Regular use of computers, client information database and cell phones This role is a Practicing Professional 2, Programs & Services (PS4) and the hourly rate for this position is $26.42 - $37.29




OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUITY

Camino is an equal opportunity employer and supports workforce diversity. At Camino we believe that diversity enriches our performance, clients, services offered, the communities where we live and work, and the lives of our employees. Should you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources (hr@caminowellbeing.ca). While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

As we continue to be responsive to the changing needs of our communities, we acknowledge the historical and present-day violence and systemic barriers that continue to harm members of our Region and that we must ask ourselves not if we are complicit, but how.





Camino is committed to developing anti-oppressive practices and equitable outcomes for the families we serve while ensuring that our programs reflect and meet their needs. We recognize that we must work in collaboration with others to dismantle systems of oppression, discrimination, and violence that people face as a result of their diversity, beliefs and identities.





Building equity takes time, resources, intentional commitment and behavioural change. It is an ongoing process, and we start by recognizing the racism and discrimination faced by Indigenous people, Black people, Asian communities, racialized people, ethnic or linguistic groups, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, unhoused people, people with mental illness and people with physical and intellectual disabilities.





To help us create change and ensure that we can continue helping families thrive, Camino has invested in antiracism and anti-oppression training for all our employees. In addition, we have engaged in an organizational assessment to identify and address gaps. We have also created an Equity Leader position to help ensure our policies, processes, and practices eliminate any existence or influence of systemic racism across our organization.





We have a lot of work to do and we are committed to keep moving forward on this learning journey. We will continue to listen, learn, and take action to ensure that everyone at Camino experiences true equity, empowerment, and inclusion.