Family Support Worker II, Temp Full-Time

In Your Role You Will

• Travel in your own vehicle (mileage reimbursed) or company vehicle, to family homes and communities in the service area.
• Provide flexible and responsive support to address children, youth, family or caregiver needs.
• Oversee and manage service plan goals and objectives.
• Provide care though individual program plans while respecting choices, decisions and needs of families.
• Establish trusting relationships with families to assist them toward development of interpersonal communication skills, daily living skills, and other areas of interest.
• Accommodate and respect cultural, social and religious heritage.
• Collaborate and / or work as team with community systems (i.e. school), specialized service providers, volunteers and extended family members.
• Conduct family visits in the community and is available for evening / weekend visits and / or on standby as required.
• Prepare and submit reports as per specifications and deadlines.
• Adhere to protocols that relate to abuse and appropriately reports safety concerns.
• Advocate minimizing risks and promote opportunities to maximize and / or enhance community, family and individual support networks for individuals.
• Represent Taproot with professionalism and respect within our communities.
• Adhere to ethical / professional standards, perform all program activities in accordance with Taproot policies and procedures as well as program specific policies, Children and Family policies, accreditation and core standards
• Prior to confirmation of employment, all applicants must provide a copy of a current Criminal Record Check and / or Government Screening Letter. These checks vary depending on province and sector and will be communicated by the Program Hiring Team..

As An Ideal Candidate You Possess

What Taproot Community Support Services Does

At Taproot, your passion for helping others can truly make a difference. As an employee-owned company, we value collaboration, learning, and innovation. Our strength-based approach guides both our care and how we support each other. Join a team where your voice matters, and together, we're building a company we're proud of.

Our Employees Enjoy

For more information on Taproot Community Support Services visit our website : taproot.ca

No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you! Please apply.

Equal-Opportunity Employer

Our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment is unwavering. We believe that varied backgrounds and experiences fuel innovation and success. As an equal-opportunity employer, we prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion across all operations. We're seeking candidates passionate about contributing to our multicultural teams and enriching our workplace with their unique insights and cultural sensitivity.

We encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply and join us in fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment.

No telephone calls please. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be notified.

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