NONA Family Support Worker

FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER

LOCATION:                      Vernon, BC
JOB TYPE:                        .6 FTE (3 days per week Monday - Friday), 7.5 hours per day (8:30am - 4:30pm)
WAGE:                               $36.59 - $45.55 Grid 8 Health Science Professionals Bargaining Association (HSPBA)
 
NONA Child Development is looking for a Family Support Worker to join our team! 
The Family Support Worker provides information and assistance to families of children with support needs.   The Family Support Worker participates as a member of a multidisciplinary team that provides services to the child and family.
 
What You’ll Do:

• Inform families of other community resources available to them.
• Assist families with navigating funding resources related to the needs of their child.
• Facilitate parent to parent meetings, parent educational groups, and family support groups as required.
• Support families through the Interior Health Children’s Assessment Network (IHCAN) process of intake, assessment and diagnosis of their child’s condition.
• Provide families with information and support about basic parenting strategies.
• Prepare verbal and written reports for other professionals working with the family.
• Maintain client files, records and statistics.
• Perform other related duties as required.

• Degree in Social Sciences or a related field.
• Minimum three years’ experience providing direct support to families.
• Working knowledge of provincial and local community services and resources for families.
• Group facilitation skills.
• Valid driver’s license and own transportation.

• Extended health benefits (medical, dental, vision, physical therapy etc.)
• Municipal Pension Plan
• Paid time off (vacation and sick)
• In-house trainings and opportunities for professional development
• Social & Wellness initiatives