Up to 15 hours a week - Part time, Evenings and Weekends
Wage:
$28.31/hour
Posted:
September 26, 2025
Closing:
Open until Filled
Nature of Position:
The SAV worker will provide supervision for Aboriginal and Non-Aboriginal families with children in care in a designated visit room or within the community. The SAV Worker will observe and document visits in a neutral and non-judgmental manner. The SAV Worker will report to the SAV Coordinator.
Duties:
Facilitate safe arrival and departure of children at the designated location
Provide a supervised environment where access can occur and ensure that visits only occur in designated areas
Provide neutral and culturally sensitive third-party observation of the nature of the visit
Act as role models and be knowledgeable about the physical, social, emotional, and spiritual development of children, as needed.
Record notes on visits that are accurate, objective and contain factual information on activities, child and parent behavior and interaction, communication skill and other details of visit
Ensure that participants abide by the rules set out by their social worker and those of Ki-Low-Na Friendship Society
Assist children and parents in engaging at start of visits and disengaging at end of visits
Encourage a positive child/parent relationship by assisting parents in selecting age-appropriate toys/activities
Assist with general care of infants/children and model safe interactions with infant/children when necessary (ex: diaper changes, bottle feeding etc.)
Protect children from harm by advocating on their behalf if the behavior of parents contravenes specific guidelines.
Qualifications:
Knowledge of conflict resolution
Knowledge of child development and effective parenting skills
Ability to work with minimal supervision and as part of a team
Ability to demonstrate effective oral and written communication
Must have experience with infants and children
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, and weekends)
Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
Send Resume (cover letter required) to:
Mail:
Ki-Low-Na Friendship Society
Att'n: Human Resources
442 Leon Ave
Kelowna, BC V1Y 6J3
Email:
HRassist@kfs.bc.ca
Fax:
(250) 861-5514
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: Up to $28.31 per hour
Expected hours: No more than 15 per week
Licence/Certification:
Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
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