Position: Keyworker
Location: Parksville, Vancouver Island, B.C.
Hours: 17.5 hours per week, Permanent
Salary: Grid 14, $33.77-$38.77
We are looking for a Keyworker to join our Sources Oceanside team! The Keyworker Program provides support to families of children and youth under the age of 19 years who have a suspected or confirmed diagnosis of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and other Complex Developmental Behaviour Conditions (CDBC). Services are provided in both individual and group settings.
The Keyworker must engage in a family centered model of practice, have a strong understanding of child development, and have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
About Sources
SOURCES is a community-based non-profit organization providing support and hope to communities in the Lower Mainland, on Vancouver Island, and across Northern BC. SOURCES strives to create vibrant and resilient communities through support to adults, children, youth, and families facing challenges in life such as mental health, disability, poverty, substance use, and conflict. We support our communities through leadership, education, and volunteerism.
SOURCES is committed to learning about, celebrating and incorporating Indigenous knowledge into our practices as we continue our work in truth and reconciliation. People of all races, cultures, ethnicities, LGBTQ2S+, and abilities are welcomed to work with us. We value diversity, respect, and collaboration as we promote our mission: social wellness for our community.
Description of position
Reporting to the CDS Team Leader, the Keyworker is a permanent employee of Sources Community Resources.

THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS AND REQUIRES UNION MEMBERSHIP

Start Date: ASAP

Qualifications

• An undergraduate degree in health or human services (social work, nursing, psychology, child and youth care) or equivalent education and experience
• First Aid and CPR (Training may be accessed through Sources)
• Non-violent Crisis Intervention Training (Training may be accessed through Sources)
• Criminal Records chec

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supports families in accessing services, building on their individual strengths, and empowering families to become advocates for their children.
• Provides strategies and supports that families can implement to support their children and home and in the community.
• Provides parent support through attendance at school or community meetings, individual appointments in the family home, and group settings.
• Provides education about FASD and other CDBC conditions to families and the community.
• Working collaboratively with community partners and service providers.

PROGRAM SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides parent/caregiver support and education to families of children and youth with FASD and other CDBC.
• Assists families in identifying and supporting the needs of the child and family.
• Provides group-based services for children, youth, and families on the Keyworker and CYSN caseloads in partnership with the CYSN Coordinator.

Qualifications

• An undergraduate degree in health or human services (social work, nursing, psychology, child and youth care) or equivalent education and experience
• First Aid and CPR (Training may be accessed through Sources)
• Non-violent Crisis Intervention Training (Training may be accessed through Sources)
• Criminal Records check