Career Opportunities
Family Support Worker – Permanent Full Time
COMPETITION NO. 17-130
POSITION: Family Support Worker – Permanent Full-Time
CURRENT LOCATION: Family Preservation North – Prince George
CURRENT HOURS: 35 hr/wk
POSITION SUMMARY: Working within a strengths based model, the Family Support Worker will provide various services, including protective family intervention and reunification, Family Development Response, Visitation and Access services to families referred by MCFD. In consultation with the Program Manager, the Family Worker will provide outreach services including, but not limited to: parental behavioural and interactive interventions, life skills, assistance in accessing community supports and some transportation of clients.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Child and Youth Care, or another related field
• One years’ experience providing therapeutic intervention to families, or other related experience
• Able to provide intake and assessment
• Knowledge of MCFD protocol regarding Child Protection and Risk Assessment is an asset
• Familiar and comfortable working with Microsoft Office products
• Must possess a valid BC driver’s license and a reliable vehicle
• Criminal record check required
START DATE: As soon as possible
SALARY: $19.00-$22.00 per hour (dependent upon qualifications)
BENEFITS: As per benefits package
CLOSING DATE: November 17, 2017
PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION AND RESUME TO:
JUDITH DESJARLAIS, FAMILY PRESERVATION PROGRAM MANAGER
jdesjarlais@sourcesbc.ca Fax: 250-561-1195