Family Preservation Worker

Family Preservation Worker

We are proud and honoured to offer services on the traditional ancestral and unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəyəm (Musqueam) Sḵwxwú7mesh (Squamish) Selílwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Kwikwetlem (kʷikʷəƛ əm) First Nations Katzie and Kwantlen First Nations.

Job Opportunity: Family Preservation Worker

Location: Ridge Meadows

Status: 24 hours per week temporary until June 30 2026

Salary: Paraprofessional Grid 14P - $40.03

Opportunity:

We are looking for a full-time temporary Family Preservation Worker to work 24 hours per week in the Ridge Meadows area until June 30 2026 with the possibility of an extension. The Family Preservation Worker will report directly to Team Lead-Ridge Meadows.

You must be able to travel to families homes and within their community to provide a variety of parenting education and supportive interventions that promote healthier family functioning reduce risk factors maintain safety and increase well-being.

Cases range from seeing a family once per week for 4-10 weeks to delivering intensive intervention support 3 days a week for a four-week period.

Job Responsibilities:

• Conducting and completing detailed assessments for clients referred from the Ministry of Children and Family Development.
• Assessing screening referring and linking individuals to internal and community resources as needed.
• Compiling and gathering collateral information.
• Participating in integrative case management meetings as needed to determine outcomes for individuals referred to the Agency.
• Consulting with the Ministry for Children and Family Development to co-ordinate and deliver services.
• Communicating and coordinating relevant client information with agency staff across departments.
• Provide interventions and brief therapeutic supports to individuals experiencing crisis.
• Linking individuals with urgent needs to immediate resources (i.e. securing food resources financial assistance and housing).

Requirements:

• Relevant M.A. degree (i.e. Social Services Counselling Psychology) with 3 years experience or relevant B.A. with 5 years experience in family preservation/reunification preferred.

Skills You Bring:

• Experience working with families who may present multiple service needs related to poverty addictions violence child abuse or neglect and mental health issues.
• Strong counselling program planning and communication skills.
• An understanding of integrated case management.
• Computer proficiency MS Office ERP/CRM software systems (e.g. Sohema)
• Current Standard First Aid with CPR & AED Level C certificate.
• Valid Drivers License with satisfactory driving record and use of own vehicle.
• Pass a satisfactory Criminal Record Check for working with vulnerable persons.
• A second language is considered an asset.

Why Work for Westcoast:

Be part of a grassroots community-based agency committed to developing and strengthening our community together. As a WFC employee you will benefit from:

An opportunity to be a part of a hands-on mentoring experience through role-modeling and coaching

Making a difference in your local community

A chance to do meaningful work with a committed team of professionals About Westcoast:

Westcoast Family Centres Society (Westcoast) is a multi-service community-based non-profit organization delivering child-centered evidence-based programs and services to children and families in the Lower Mainland. Our mission is to strengthen and develop healthy relationships between children their families and their communities. Our programs and services aim to address the unique and varied challenges faced by vulnerable families.

Joining the WFC team is an opportunity to be a part of a team where your skills and knowledge will make a positive impact in the lives of children and families.

Westcoast Family Centres Society is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from people of all gender identities and expressions persons with disabilities Indigenous peoples and visible minorities. If at any time during a recruitment or during your application process you require additional assistance or an accommodation please email Human Resources Department for confidential support.