Job Description

WHO WE ARE:

The

Fraser Valley Child Development Centr

e is community-based organization providing innovative, strength based, family centered services to children and their families. Our work focuses on child development - supporting, advocating, and empowering children and families. Services are delivered in a culture of excellence, diversity, and respect, with a focus on positive outcomes for each child, their families, our staff and our community. We believe in "Helping Kids Shine".



FVCDC is a flexible, supportive employer that invests in the mental health, wellbeing, and professional development of our staff. FVCDC envisions a diverse, inclusive workforce that reflects our communities. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code.

WHAT THE JOB LOOKS LIKE:

At the Fraser Valley Child Development Centre our Key Workers work alongside families of children and youth who have been diagnosed with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome or a Complex Developmental Behavioural Condition. Key Workers receive additional training in the specialized area of neuro-behavioural development. Key Workers support families to better understand the needs of their children and youth and help them to advocate for their children with external services such as schools and doctors. Key Workers also help families to navigate services and find resources that will help children and youth while supporting their development. Key Workers are there to provide support to parents through education, help navigating, supportive advocating, and strengthening family relationships, specific to the needs of each child or youth.

POSITION TYPE:

Temporary, Part-Time (0.7 FTE) Maternity Leave Coverage

WHAT YOU NEED:

Bachelors in Social Work, Child and Youth Care or equivalent Minimum 3 years experience working in the field of pediatric disabilities Training and experience in working with families under stress and in crisis Valid BC driver's license with reliable use of a car for work

WHAT WE PROVIDE:

Salary range as per HSA Collective Agreement Extended Health and Dental Plan Municipal Pension Plan Paid vacation, sick time & Special Leave Yearly education allowance up to $1000 Additional learning and development opportunities Collaborative team environment Flexible working hours, with opportunity to do some work from home Work cell phone and laptop On-site free parking Travel mileage reimbursement

EQUITY DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION:

FVCDC envisions a diverse, inclusive workforce that reflects our communities. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, religion, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.

"We are dedicated to strengthening the well-being, growth and participation of children, youth and their families through innovative evidence-based child development services."

Disclaimer: Please directly apply to career opportunities at the Fraser Valley Child Development Centre (FVCDC) on our careers page to make sure your application reaches the Hiring Manager. Any job Postings which are not posted on FVCDC career page are not legitimate job opportunities posted by FVCDC. Please note that FVCDC never requests your SIN number and any personal details prior to the onboarding (interview) process.