Career Opportunities
Family Facilitator – Temporary Part Time
COMPETITION NO. 17-122
CURRENT LOCATION: Family Connections Centre – Surrey
CURRENT HOURS: This is a temporary 15 hour per week position – could lead to permanent status
POSITION SUMMARY:
Working within a strengths-based model, the FF will provide family reunification services, through off-site outreach services (in family home, out of home, in the community) and on-site parent support sessions, as well as spending some time with the youth in the Family Connections Centre program. The FF will guide and support caregivers to explore new parenting strategies, including parental behavioural and interactive interventions, life skills, assistance in accessing community supports. The FF will be expected to attend staff meetings and regular supervision by Youth Services Manager and FCC Family Therapist.
Please see link above for details around the FCC. The residential component incorporates therapeutic group and recreational programming, behavioural management, day to day functions, as well as liaise with social workers, schools, and various community resources if necessary. There are up to five youth living in the home at one time.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree, Master degree preferred
• Experience working with youth (12 to 17 years of age)
• Knowledge of residential programs
• Must be able to work independently, be confident and educated in decision making
• Must be able to communicate effectively, both verbal and written
• Must possess the following: valid BC driver’s license, current first aid, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention certificate (training provided), Food Safe certificate
• Excellent references
• Criminal record check required
START DATE: As soon as possible
END DATE: February 28, 2018
SALARY: $20.38-$24.44 per hour
CLOSING DATE: October 30, 2017
PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR COVER LETTER AND RESUME TO: HILARY PARK, PROGRAM MANAGER
hpark@sourcesbc.ca