Family Support Worker

Family Support Worker

Must be available alternate weekends.

Must provide a current Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector

We are seeking caring and compassionate Family Support Workers to join our team in a part time role and help us deliver on our mission to provide the highest quality therapy to children and their families by providing the best-personalized support systems necessary. Are you passionate about working with children and their families? Do you want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and their families, supporting them in fostering harmonious spaces and experiences to help them achieve their best potential together?

Who We Are

Beyond Behavioural Intervention is an Indigenous organization that strives to provide exceptional care to the communities with whom we graciously partner. Our commitment is to ensure, an enriched and inclusive environment, for each child and individual, to promote exceptional growth through person-centered intervention. Together we will work diligently to overcome any obstacles, and to create a successful pathway to success.

What We Value

Our vision is to create a world where all children are recognized for their strengths, not weaknesses, and to support each child and family on their unique path in achieving their best potential. We aim to provide a level of care that is not only Beyond a contemporary standard but innovates and emanates the approach in respects to the wellbeing and prosperity of Children, Youth, and Family.

What You Will Do

• The role of Family Support Worker is to support youth and families in the community. In this role your responsibilities will include:
• Acting as a mentoring to develop a rapport with individuals in need, expanding on their interest through the provision of opportunities throughout the community.
• Provide respite and temporary care for youth in the community with the goal of enhancing familial relationships.
• Provide transportation, to and from appointments or school as needed to effectively create a consistent and healthy routine.
• Provide non-judgmental, trauma informed and culture friendly supports to provide families the guidance needed through conflict resolution, building healthier relationships and positive outcomes to challenges that arise within the family dynamic.
• Collaborate with the parents of a youth to help implement structure and routines within the home, setting them and the child up for success within the home.
• Provide In-School Support, working one-on-one with a youth during their school day.
• Support supervised visits to ensure a child and their family member(s) can spend time with one another in a safe, supportive environment.

The Experience, Expertise and Education We Value

• Experience in Nursing, Social Services, Home care, Educational Assistant positions, Early Childhood Education, Support Worker, Personal care aid, Human services support.
• Certification in First Aid/CPR

• Mental Health First Aid
• NVCI/Mandt
• ASIST/ASK
• Valid driver's license/Driver's Abstract/Criminal Record Check/Social Development Check/1- million liability required.
• Fluency in English is required (oral/written)
• Ability to work with/around pets i.e., cats and dogs is required.
• Schedule flexibility - days, evenings, overnight, weekends

What We Offer:

You will receive a comprehensive compensation package that includes an industry competitive hourly rate, overtime eligibility, ten vacation days and more, including:

• Flexible hours
• Paid mileage
• Paid sick days for FT and PT
• Full benefits and pension/pension matching
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Training and career advancement
• Casual Dress

Salary: From $19 - $21 per hour

If you are interested in joining a team committed to making a difference in the lives of indigenous youth, we want to hear from you. Are you interested in learning more about who we are and what we do? Visit our company website at https://beyondbehaviouralintervention.ca/