Caregiver Support Worker

Full-time and part-time (11-35 hrs per week)

$30.95 per hour; as per the collective agreement

Summary

Axis Family Resources Ltd. is hiring a Caregiver Support Worker to provide short-term, targeted intervention for families experiencing crisis or hardship. This program provides goal-based support to parents/caregivers and their children and can also include one-to-one support for youth living independently. The Caregiver Support Worker generally meets with persons served in their homes, the community, or in the office one to two times per week (depending on the needs of the family). The intention of the Caregiver Support program is to work with family members to assist them in developing strategies and skills to address a wide range of challenges, to collaborate with community agencies in a team-based support approach, and to navigate various social systems. Referrals to this program are provided by the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) and are intended to help prevent children from coming into care, keeping families together. The primary goal of Caregiver Support is to help families develop and maintain healthy routines, increase safety, and improve their overall sense of well-being.

About Axis Family Resources

Axis Family Resources Ltd. is a leading British Columbia-based social services organization using a trauma-informed lens. As we are actively committed to enhancing safety in the workplace and providing excellent service, we have maintained our CARF accreditation since 2003 and COR certification since 2023. 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

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, Child and Youth Care or related field, or training and experience
• Experience providing support and education around healthy parenting skills/strategies is required.
• Knowledge of BC's child protection legislation and Ministry of Children and Families services is an asset.
• Must have knowledge of community resources
• Current Level 1 First Aid (including CPR) Certification is required
• CPI (Non-Violent Crisis Intervention) Training will be provided during first year of employment, and thereafter as required by certification
• Approved Criminal record check, updated every two years by agency
• Good writing, data collection, and facilitation skills are required
• Computer literacy (including internet) is required.
• Experience with foster parents and/or caregivers
• Safe driving record, access to a reliable vehicle, and proof of $2,000,000 liability insurance will be required.
• Ability to work as a team member as well as independently
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of principles and practices in the field.
• Good organization and problem-solving skills.

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 training 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)
• 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.
• Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada

If you have a passion for working with people, we are excited to hear from you!