Family Support Worker

Summary :

The goal of the Family Support Program is to provide short-term, outcome-focused assistance to families experiencing significant challenges with the parent-child or parent-adolescent relationship.

Crisis interventions include conflict resolution, immediate modeling of parent techniques, facilitation of meetings, supervised access referrals, and additional work alongside the child.

This team works closely together to help reach the best outcomes for both the child and the family.

Proof of COVID-19 vaccination may be required

About Axis Family Resources :

Axis Family Resources Ltd. is a leading British Columbia-based social services organization using a trauma-informed lens.

We have maintained our CARF accreditation since 2003. Axis encourages promotion from within and invests in our people through ongoing training and career development.

Our mission is to be the leader in the delivery of community based social services while enhancing the lives of the diverse people we serve, our employees, and our partners.

Meeting our Mission means recruiting individuals who are passionate about making a difference.

Qualifications & Requirements :

• A Bachelor’s Degree in human / social / child and youth care services is required; a combination of education and work experience may be considered.
• One (1) year recent related work experience and demonstrated support skills working with families in crisis.
• Reliable transportation and a valid BC driver’s license
• Knowledge of and the ability to work with complex trauma, Autism, FASD, ODD or other neurobiological conditions is beneficial
• Clear Criminal Record Check (agency conducted, expenses covered)
• Effective written and verbal communication
• Ability to work independently and as a team member

Benefits for everyone :

• A unionized workforce with yearly wage increases
• Level 1 First Aid (including CPR) training and certification provided
• CPI Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training provided
• Extensive in-house trainings provided, including Complex Trauma practice
• Exclusive Preferred Vendor Program discounts on internet, cell phone, home insurance, etc.
• Employee referral incentive
• Wellness initiatives and team day events

Full-time and part-time eligible employees receive the following :

• Up to 3 weeks of paid holidays annually (beginning in the first year)
• Municipal Pension Plan
• Extended health benefits (dental, vision, prescription, etc.)
• Paramedical health benefits (chiropractor, massage, naturopath, etc.)
• Employee Assistance Program (offering short term counselling services, etc.)

Additional Information :

• A moderate level of physical fitness is an asset as direct delivery of program activities may involve standing, walking, exercising with the youth or adult, bending, lifting, etc.
30+ days ago