Family Support Worker

Application Information

Employer Name: North West Friendship Centre

The Family Support Worker plays a vital role in providing assistance and guidance to families in need within the community. They offer in-home support to families facing various challenges, including but not limited to parenting difficulties, social isolation, financial strain, mental health issues and promote overall well-being.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of families' needs and strengths.
• Develop individualized support plans in collaboration with families, setting achievable goals and objectives.
• Provide practical assistance and emotional support to families, parenting skills training, household management, budgeting, and accessing community resources.
• Offer guidance and encouragement to enhance family communication, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills.
• Advocate on behalf of families to access relevant services and resources within the community.
• Maintain accurate and confidential documentation of all interactions and interventions with families.
• Collaborate effectively with other professionals and agencies involved in the family's care, including social workers, healthcare providers, and educators.
• Participate in ongoing professional development activities to enhance knowledge and skills related to family support practices.
• Undertake various duties as assigned to support the overall objectives of the organization and meet the evolving needs of the community.

Requirements:

• Certificate or diploma in a Human Services or related field; alternatively, a combination of relevant education and experience
• Previous experience working with diverse families facing various challenges.

Additional Information:

• Preference will be given to qualified Indigenous applicants