Family Support Worker – FTE; short term fill

Summary:

The Family Support Worker provides outreach intervention services to families who are experiencing difficulties with parenting and who are potentially at risk of family breakdown.

• Minimal Human Service Worker Diploma with 5 years’ experience or A Bachelor of Social Work and two (2) years related experience.
• Knowledge and understanding of St’át’imc culture and ability to work with Aboriginal people.

• strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
• strong conflict resolution skills.
• knowledge of community resources available to clients and their families and how to access them.
• The ability to use tact and good judgment in dealing with sensitive and complex issues.
• Proven crisis intervention skills.
• Work individually and with a team
• Responsible for records, file maintenance, and reporting.
• Must be willing to submit to and clear a Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Any questions, please contact:

Andrea Leech  or

Ina Williams  or

Wage Range: $25.00 - $29.00 per hour