Family Support Worker II, Casual

• Provides flexible and responsive support to address children, youth, family or caregiver needs.

• Supports the drives and supervised visits that are required from our CFS partnerships. Through R&E's and Fee for Service Contracts.

• Conducts family visits in the community or where the R&E/Fee for Services has indicated by the contractual agreement

• Casual positions are often available for evening/weekend visits and/or on requested per their flexible schedules.

• Causal staff have the option if agreed upon to be placed on the On Call List to fill an on-going rotation.

• Casual Family Support Workers must have a reliable vehicle that can assist with driving up to 4 passengers should a company vehicle not be available.

• Accommodates and respects cultural, social and religious heritage.

• Collaborates and/or works as team with Full time Family Support Workers, Managers and Directors as well as CFS Partners and partnering agencies.

• Completes all documentation required (case notes, vehicle logs, etc) as per specifications and deadlines. (24 hours)

• Adheres to protocols that relate to abuse and appropriately reports safety concerns.

• Represents Taproot with professionalism and respect within our communities.

• Adheres to ethical/professional standards, performing all program activities in accordance with Taproot policies and procedures as well as program specific policies, Children and Family policies, accreditation and core standards.

*** Prior to confirmation of employment, all applicants must provide a copy of a current Criminal Record Check and/or Government Screening Letter. These checks vary depending on province and sector and will be communicated by the Program Hiring Team.

As An Ideal Candidate You Possess

• A passion for working with families within your community

• Diploma or Bachelor Degree in Social Work, Child and Youth Care, Social Service Worker, Addictions, etc.

• 1+ years social work experience in family supports, intervention, youth work, trauma informed care, addictions, kinship/foster care, etc.

• Valid Driver’s License, reliable vehicle with appropriate insurance (transportation of person served up to 4 passengers), and clean driver’s abstract

• Awareness of applicable community resources to meet client needs

• Knowledge of indigenous culture is an asset

• Experience working with computer software systems

• Highly motivated and able to work independently

What Taproot Community Support Services Does

At Taproot, your passion for helping others can truly make a difference. As an employee-owned company, we value collaboration, learning, and innovation. Our strength-based approach guides both our care and how we support each other. Join a team where your voice matters, and together, we’re building a company we’re proud of.

Our Employees Enjoy

• Employee ownership from day one through our EOT, with opportunity for profit-sharing dividends

• Work/life balance

• Learning and career development opportunities

• Competitive wages and salaries

• Paid vacation and benefits for eligible employees

• Defined benefit pension plan (Municipal Pension Plan) for eligible employees within British Columbia

• Matching RRSP plan for eligible employees within Alberta

• Professional development opportunities and job-related training

• Employee and Family Assistance Program

• Long Service Milestone rewards

• Employee referral bonus program

• A values-driven workplace — as a Certified B Corp, we're committed to using business as a force for good

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We recognize that equity diversity and inclusion (EDI) is an important element in our work and in our day to day lives.

No telephone calls please. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be notified.