Company:
North Island Community Services Society
Details:
FULL TIME PERMANENT Family Life Support Worker
North Island Community Services is a not-for-profit society that has successfully been providing community-based services to the Mount Waddington region for 40 years.
Summary:
Reporting to the Program Lead, NICSS Family Life Program, is looking for someone who is able to apply a person-centered and strengths-based approach to working with clients and families at risk. The successful applicant will work as part of a collaborative team to support children, youth, and families to establish and achieve sustainable goals, with the intent to support personal growth, and situational change. You will provide both in home and community support services, intended to preserve family relationships. This may include but is not limited to; supporting reunification; stabilizing crisis situations; providing a range of skill development strategies, including parenting, home management, communication, child development and life skills. As well, you will play a key role in supporting individuals to access other community resources.
The Ideal Candidate will:
- Excel at developing trust-based and supportive relationships with team members, clients, extended family, community partners, and government agencies, including local Indigenous governments.
- Possess excellent assessment, interviewing, crisis intervention, and case management skills.
- Have post-secondary education/experience in Human Services, Child and Youth Care or related field, with a demonstrated knowledge of Family Service and Child Welfare Acts and Regulations.
- Practice a high degree of confidentiality, professionalism, ethics, and good judgement.
- Prove to be an effective communicator (oral, written and listening) with a strong awareness of cross-cultural practices, traditions, and values.
- Be familiar with other community resources and have a working knowledge of the legal system, including court proceedings.
- Be experienced in group facilitation, outreach, conflict resolution, and person-centered planning, with a commitment to ongoing learning and professional development.
Qualifications & Experience:
Essential Qualifications:
- Valid Driver's License, clean abstract and reliable vehicle
- Approved Ministry of Justice Criminal Records Check
- Level 1 first aid w/CPR (or willing to obtain prior to start date)