SCSA is a non-profit organization that believes in raising the bar on what it means to do a good job. As a member of the Smithers Community Services team, you are fully engaged in your work, you take personal responsibility for your experience with the Association, you are a professional who operates from a place of ethics and integrity.

PROGRAM: Family Support

POSITION: Family Support Worker – Full Time (35 hours) & Part time (14 hours).

Date Posted: April 18, 2024

Closing Date: May 9, 2024 (noon)

JOB TYPE: These two positions are temporary until March 31, 2025, but may be extended based on funding approval.

COMPENSATION: $28.00 - $30.00

PROGRAM SUMMARY:

The Family Support Program provides direct, relevant support services for parents and caregivers (and children and youth within the context of the family) to assist and guide them in the development of effective behaviour management techniques that promote healthy adult-child and youth relationships, bridge-transitions, and stabilize home placements for children and youth. The Program provides a range of social, educational, community based and outreach activities that empower and strengthen the capacity of families to care for their children. Services span from intensive individual interventions to group services that promote mutual aid.

The Family Support Worker provides consultation, education and support services out of the main SCSA office to identified caregivers and families to increase their capacity to manage personal challenges, life transitions, and decrease multiple placements for children and youth.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

Reports To: Family Support Program Manager

Direct Reports: None

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide individualized and group consultation, education and support services to identified families and caregivers to increase capacity to stabilize and maintain children and youth in their home and/or through transitions.
• Create a welcoming environment for families, conduct intake and needs assessments in order to strategize and identify specific goals and areas of supports.· Provide educational resources, activities and hands-on support for caregivers to increase knowledge and understanding of child development, cultivate consideration of the child's development and his/her unique circumstances, and improve parenting skills and family relationships.
• Offer group family support services that promote the well-being of children, families and caregivers.· Maintain accurate daily and monthly records concerning client contacts and maintaining accurate time and expense records for submission at month's end.· Maintain up to date resources, information, and research relevant for program.· Engage in regular reflective team clinical supervision and one-on-one supervision with the Program Manager as well as the Family Support Clinical Advisor.
  
• Actively participate in regular performance evaluations.
• Adhere to program budget, and working within the team on program goals.
• Participate in agency meetings and inter-agency meetings in the community as required.
• Assist caregivers and/or youth in the development of formal and informal support systems such as family, friends, other caregivers and services within the community.
• Provide educational information, access to resources, and specialized activities for children and youth (within the context of the family) to build on strengths and capacity, promote self-esteem and resilience, nurture healthy development with consideration of their specific developmental stages and unique circumstances, and support improved healthy adult and/or family relationships through a variety of strategies, specific to each child or youth.
• Assist and guide children and youth within the context of their families, with multiple strategies to support shifts in their capacity to develop in healthy ways and interact with healthy and appropriate behaviours.
• Assist and guide caregivers in identifying and implementing strategies to respond to, and support shifts, in children and youth's responses and behaviours.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education

• Must to have Social Service Worker Diploma or related diploma/degree and experience in a similar or related position.

Knowledge and Experience

• Knowledge of the causes, affects, characteristics and implications of challenging behaviours, including mental health and neuro-diversities within the family.

• Experience working with individuals, families and communities impacted by childhood trauma.

• Ability to provide positive, client-focused, strengths-based services to those most at need living in our communities.

• Knowledge and experience working with Indigenous people in communities in this region, and from a variety of multicultural orientations and social locations.
• Grounded in trauma-informed practice, attachment-based approaches, and cultural humility.

• Current certification in Occupational First Aid and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention or willingness to obtain.

Skills and Abilities

• Possesses excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Flexible and willing to work collaboratively and build strong working partnerships.
• Self directed and works well independently and as part of a team.
• Motivated, well organized and detail orientated with the ability to prioritize.
• Ability to develop and deliver workshops and presentations.
• Demonstrate ability to interact positively with SCSA board, staff, clients and public.

• Basic Level 1 technical skills required.

Working Conditions

• Regularly scheduled hours of work between Monday and Friday, encouragement of a healthy work-life balance.
• May involve travelling within the region, mileage provided.
• Office environment with routine office procedures.
• May include benefits, vacation coverage, and professional development training.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Be familiar with, and adhere to, the philosophy, policies and procedures of SCSA.
• Understand and be committed to terms of confidentiality, and signing a pledge of confidentiality.
• Undergo a Criminal Record Search as and when required by the Association.
• Possess a valid Class 5 Driver's License, and reliable vehicle.

Benefits (working more than 25 hours):

• Comprehensive Extended Health Care including vision, dental, and counselling services with a coverage of up to $1,500.
• Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability & Long-Term Disability
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
• Wellness Day & Wellness Allowance

Smithers Community Services Association ensures equitable, objective hiring processes based on merit. Committed to diversity within our community and our staff, we welcome all applications, including those from visible minority members, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and other individuals not listed here who may contribute to our inclusive practice and the further diversification of ideas.

REVISED DATE: March 2024