Supervised Access and Associated Services Worker (Casual) - Jobs in Vancouver, BC

Job Description

Westcoast Family Centres Society is proud to offer services on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and Sel̓íl̓witulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.Job Opportunity Supervised Access and Associated Services WorkerLocation Vancouver and Lower MainlandAvailable Opportunities: Casual on-call positionStart Date: September 2022Does This Sound Like You

• Looking to start your career in the community social services sector
• Passionate about supporting at-risk families with young children
• Enjoy doing various things in a day - i.e., supervising visits, driving children, and writing reports

Opportunity SummaryThe Supervised Access and Associated Services Worker will be required to work across multiple programs providing safe and supportive supervision while monitoring, coaching, modeling, and documenting. The worker will also be responsible for providing transportation between parents and their children, as well as providing home support and concrete provisions for families in crises.The Supervised Access and Associated Services Worker will:

• Schedule, supervise, and report parent-child interactions in a safe, secure, and supportive environment.
• Provide coaching, modelling and education within supervised access settings.
• Provide consistent and safe transportation services for children and youth who may have behavioral challenges and developmental disabilities.
• Enable children and families to promote, strengthen, and nurture appropriate, positive relationships with one another.
• Report all parent-child interactions for safety and appropriateness.
• Set up visit space with age appropriate activates, mindful of the child’s development stage.
• Assess and intervene during visits should any safety concerns arise.
• Effectively communicate with family members and social workers.
• Provide timely reports and be prepared to testify about this in court, if necessary.
• Maintain files in accordance with the accreditation standards.
• Work with families with diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Work with at-risk and marginalized families within the community.
• This position involves flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and statutory holidays to accommodate the needs of clients, as well as covering when staff are off
• Conduct other duties as required.

This program runs 7 days a week, including holidays to accommodate the needs of clients.We are currently looking for someone to fill a Tuesday to Saturday schedule (subject to change).What you bring to WFC

• Diploma in an area of study relevant to social/human service (e.g., Social Service Worker, Child and Youth Worker, Early Childhood Education, etc.) with at least 1-year experience working with children and/or youth, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Knowledge of child development, positive parenting, and family dynamics.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills and ability to manage conflict.
• An understanding of integrated case management is an asset
• Valid Driver’s License with satisfactory driving record and use of own vehicle.
• Current Standard First Aid with CPR & AED Level C certificate or ability to obtain within the first 3 months of employment
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check
• Bilingual or Multilingual considered an asset

Benefits:

• Competitive wages
• Professional development and growth opportunities
• Education and training allowance, plus frequent in-house training (e.g., MANDT training)
• Enrollment in the Municipal Pension Plan upon eligiblity

Why work for WFCBe part of a grass roots community-based agency committed to the developing and strengthening our community together. As a WFC employee, you will benefit from:

• Making a difference in your local community
• A chance to do meaningful work with a committed team of professionals
• Family-friendly culture and environment.

About Westcoast Family CentresWestcoast Family Centres Society (WFC) 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.How to Apply: Apply directly through our WFC websitePosition is open to all gender identities. Applications must be legally eligible to work in Canada; only selected applicants will be contacted for an interview.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 people@westcoastfamily.org for confidential support.Quick Apply

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