Family Support Worker

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

POSITION TITLE: Family Support Worker

DEPARTMENT:      Community Wellness

SUPERVISOR:         Community Wellness Director

TERMS:                     Full-Time, Permanent

Compensation:          $35.30-$36.40 per hour

Reference #:               2024-014

Esk’etemc is seeking a highly motivated and innovative individual to work as the Community’s Family Support Worker who will report to the Community Wellness Director. The Esk’etemc community is in a beautiful valley located approximately 55 kilometers southwest of Williams Lake in British Columbia, Esk’etemc is part of the Secwepemc Nation.

The Family Support Worker (FSW) will support the holistic wellness of Esk’etemc children and families. The FSW will facilitate the working relationship between the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) and any Esk’etemc children, youth, families/caregivers by providing guidance for personal growth, development or situational change.

The Family Support Worker will work a standard 35-hour work week (Monday – Friday) but must be flexible in scheduling work hours to best accommodate clients, activities, public events and other functions as required.

Summary of Duties

• Collaborate with the Community Wellness Director, Community Wellness team, other departments and mental health staff to establish goals and priorities to support the development and implementation of the community wellness department goals.
• Provide activities to connect a family, child or youth to a formal support/resource, or to facilitate the formal supports direct connection to a child, youth or family.
• Convey information or recommendations from MCFD to child/youth/families and collaborate to increase wellness.
• Work co-operatively with MCFD regarding children who may need protection.
• Follow up with families to identify needs and provide support in accessing resources.
• Develop and implement workshops and training.

Education

• Bachelor in Social Work (BSW) or Human Services Diploma with two years of experience
• Non-violent Crisis Prevention Intervention certificate and Mental Health First Aid certificate.

Professional abilities

• Recent experience working with families and children in crisis, child welfare and legal systems, adults and youth with addiction issues and victims of violence
• Demonstrate ability to build relationships, interact effectively and support youth with challenging behaviours
• Knowledge of and experience working with the Ministry of Child and Family Development systems
• Knowledge of Indigenous, specifically Secwepemc, culture and values
• Strong communication, interpersonal, documentation and writing skills
• Strong ability to build respectful, professional relationships and work collaboratively within a team, with social workers and community professionals
• Demonstrate professionalism, ethical decision-making and accountability
• Strong teamwork and conflict management/resolution skills
• Demonstrate flexibility – may be required to work outside regular hours.

Applications deadline: December 27, 2024

Salary will be negotiated based on relevant experience and abilities.

Submit cover letter, resume, and references to staceyj@esketemc.ca or in person with Stacey Johnson, ,CAO.

Esk’etemc thanks all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.