Job Description

We are currently seeking a compassionate, skilled, and trauma-informed Special Services Worker to join our Family Support team. The successful candidate will operate within a Feminist framework to provide a continuum of support services to families in our MCFD mandated Family Support Program. This role must include a keen focus on strength-based family systems and attachment-based counselling in order to promote a safe and healthy living environment for the child/children. The Special Services Worker should demonstrate dedication to cultural humility and the ability to work effectively with a diverse group of persons served, while upholding a high degree of confidentiality and professional boundaries. This position will provide clinical observation, assessment, and reports, with support from the supervisor. This role is required to work in a stressful environment, as clients are often working through difficult situations and emotions. The Special Services Worker operates on a full-time basis of 35 hours per week on a flexible schedule, with some availability outside normal office hours, and requires the use of a personal vehicle for business purposes. We are part of the BCGEU and this position requires union membership.

Job Qualifications & Requirements

A minimum of a diploma in Social Work, Child and Youth Care, or related field, or Combination of education and related experiencing delivering services specifically to families, children and youth Excellent knowledge of trauma-informed practice, attachment, and positive family functioning Ability to complete family assessments, interventions, client-driven goal-setting and service plans Teach and model parenting skills, problem-solving, healthy communication and strategies to enhance family functioning Demonstrate the ability to work effectively with diverse and marginalized populations Facilitate and support the family in attending appointments with MCFD staff and/or other community support services involved for the purpose of addressing need and supporting change Dedication to maintaining confidentiality and professional boundaries Working knowledge of community-based programs and related provincial and community supports Ability to work with or without supervision Basic computer literacy and organizational skills Maintain accurate and appropriate file notes and records Excellent communication skills, both oral and written Seek appropriate and timely managerial supervision and debriefing A clear Police Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Screening Valid Class 5 BC Drivers' License, and use of own vehicle for transportation if required.
For a full please contact admin@pgefry.bc.ca

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $27.54-$31.61 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-07-31