Resource Worker, Project Parent – Term

JOB OPPORTUNITY: Resource Worker, Project Parent – Term

Resource Worker – Project Parent, Term Competition #XX-26

About Our Opportunity

This multi-faceted term position works with Family Counsellors to support clients in securing and moving to permanent housing; securing appropriate childcare for their children and linking clients to appropriate community resources. In addition to working closely with families, this job requires that the Resource Worker will continuously update relevant information related to housing and daycare.

We Value You­­­­- Benefits:

• Flexible scheduling to accommodate life work balance
• Three weeks’ vacation for full-time staff * entitlement increases from there
• Three paid household leave days a year*
• Two paid Wellness Days a year
• Paid sick days
• Two and a half-paid Agency days for full-time staff *
• Five paid days for education leave/year
• One paid Moving Day/year
• Subsidized professional association annual dues (if applicable)
• Referral bonus program
• Milestone celebrations
• On-the-job education through various Lunch and Learns
• Safe and Respectful Work Environment
• Opportunities for Growth
• Ongoing support, mentoring, and recognition to help with engagement and career growth
• A work culture that values transparency, teamwork, learning, fairness, and integrity

*(pro-rated for part-time staff)

Pension: Municipal Pension Plan enrollment for eligible employees

Work Hours: Part-time working 17.5 Hours per week

Salary: GS9 Step 1 $28.81 per hour

Location: Work in the culturally diverse communities of Surrey, White Rock, Delta and Langley (in office, within the community and at home)

Role End Date: 18 months, or until return of incumbent

What do you need to succeed?

Education, Training, Experience

• Two year diploma in youth care or two years post secondary education in a related field
• Current First Aid certification is an asset.
• Two years of experience working with high risk families and/or children

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Basic knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Outlook, MS Teams
• Competence with technology and internet skills (ability to navigate multiple resources, forms, online systems)
• Excellent communication/interpersonal skills
• Awareness of community services, resources and systems
• Ability to work independently and/or as part of a team
• Ability to multitask, showing initiative and flexibility
• Ability to maintain a schedule that allows for both day and evening work, and a willingness and ability to work with other systems
• Ability to teach parenting life skills like cooking, cleaning and child care.
• Ability to assist clients apply for housing, daycare, income assistance and other resources.
• Work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions that enhance organization effectiveness.
• Attend staff/team meetings as required, and contribute to the development of knowledge and best practice in the team
• Actively participate in supervision and employee evaluation process.
• Attend agency committee meetings and participate in as requested, in order to contribute to the agency's organizational development.

Additional Requirements

• Successful completion of a Criminal Record Check
• Use of own vehicle required and valid Driver’s License (drive clients when necessary)

How to apply

If you are applying through any other platform, kindly ensure that your application is submitted via our career website at: https://fsgv.ca/about/join-our-team/careers/

Short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews. We thank all candidates and searchers for your interest.

We believe in the power of inclusion and the power of enabling all our staff to thrive by embracing diversity and fostering equality. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all staff that dismantles barriers and creates opportunities. Our organization is committed to recruiting a diverse workforce representing the communities we proudly serve while encompassing the principles of equity, inclusion, and diversity. Decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, and all other terms and conditions of employment will be made without regard to race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, political beliefs, religion, marital status, family status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or non-applicable criminal condition.

If you require a disability-related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process or are an internal candidate, please email your resume and cover letter (indicating the competition number #61-26 in the email subject line) to [email protected].

We gratefully acknowledge that our programs are delivered on traditional and ancestral lands and waters of the Coast Salish peoples, including the Xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), Sel̓íl̓witulh (Tsleil Waututh), Qayqayt, Katzie, Kwantlen, Kwekwetlem, Semiahmoo, Matsqui, and Tsawwassen First Nations. Huy ch q’u.

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About Us

When you work with us, you will join a caring team of people who will value you as a whole person. You will also have the opportunity to do meaningful, leading-edge work that has a direct impact on the local community.

At Family Services of Greater Vancouver, we have been helping people in crisis since 1928. We are a non-profit working to support and empower individuals, families, and communities. We offer programs and services designed to help people develop the skills, knowledge, and confidence to create positive change in their lives. Our staff operates from an evidence-based, trauma-informed lens to meet people where they are and get them where they want to be.

We help people develop skills and knowledge, empowering our neighbours to create positive change in their lives. Our team is made up of more than 360 staff, including expert counsellors and support workers who provide compassionate, client-centred care to youth experiencing homelessness, families and children impacted by trauma, victims of domestic violence, and other vulnerable people from an evidence-based, trauma-informed lens. We believe in building a brighter future for all British Columbians and providing a supportive and inclusive workplace for all our staff.