Family Support Worker

Make a Meaningful Impact in Your Community
Are you passionate about helping families thrive and ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children and youth? We are seeking compassionate, reliable, and dedicated individuals to join our team as Family Support Workers.

In this rewarding role, you will work directly with families and children to provide life-skills mentoring, supervised visitations, and transportation services. Your efforts will play a crucial part in preserving family units and upholding child protection standards, while supporting positive outcomes for some of our community's most vulnerable members.

Key Responsibilities:

• Transport clients safely and punctually to and from appointments or visits
• Supervise family visitations in a professional and supportive manner
• Provide mentorship to clients, focused on developing specific life skills
• Complete detailed, accurate documentation and reports in a timely manner
• Ensure client safety and wellbeing at all times; intervene when necessary
• Maintain confidentiality and act as a professional representative in legal and court processes as required

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary education in a relevant field (social work, human services, etc.)
• Valid driver's license
• Valid vehicle registration and insurance (minimum $1,000,000 liability)
• Clear Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check
• Clear Social Development Check and Driver's Abstract
• Previous experience in a similar role is an asset

What We Offer:

• A chance to make a real difference in the lives of children and families
• Supportive team environment
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Competitive compensation

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $18.50-$24.45 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• On-site parking

Education:

• DCS / DEC (required)

Licence/Certification:

• First Aid & CPR Certification (required)
• clear criminal record & vulnerable sector check (required)

Work Location: In person