Family Preservation Worker (Mandarin Speaking) at Options Community Services

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Jan, 26

Salary

50.59

Posted On

18 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Family Support, Case Management, Crisis Intervention, Parenting Strategies, Advocacy, Community Resources, Psycho-Educational Groups, Record Keeping, Communication Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Cultural Sensitivity, Child Development, Trauma Awareness, Teamwork, Organizational Skills, First Aid

Industry

Individual and Family Services

Description

Family Preservation Worker- Arabic Speaking Multicultural Family Preservation Program Regular Part-Time Posting Date: Location: Wage: Hours of Work: Closing Date: October 17, 2025 Surrey, BC JJEP Wage Grid 14-P $40.03-$50.59 per hour 21 Hours per week October 31, 2025 Options Community Services is a non-profit organization dedicated to delivering social services across the Southern Fraser region (Surrey, Delta, White Rock and Langley) from early childhood to seniors. Our comprehensive range of programs and services relies on collaborative relationships with individuals, businesses, community groups and government bodies to create focused, effective and responsive resources for the community. POSITION OVERVIEW Are you passionate about empowering families and fostering lasting connections? The Multicultural Family Preservation Program (MFPP) is seeking a dedicated Outreach Family Counsellor to make a real impact in the lives of families referred by the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD). In this dynamic role, you will provide essential support, guiding parents with evidence-based strategies to strengthen their parenting capacity and nurture family integrity. If you're ready to advocate for families, facilitate reunifications, and work collaboratively in diverse community settings, we want to hear from you! Reporting to the Program Manager, our selected candidate will be you will engaging in intake processes, case management, and goal setting under the guidance of the program manager, while maintaining an active caseload of clients. You'll build positive relationships with parents, providing support through evidence-based strategies to reduce crises and strengthen family connections. Your role includes advocating for clients, participating in Integrated Case Management meetings, coordinating with MCFD social workers, and staying updated on community resources. Additionally, you will facilitate psycho-educational groups and supportive visitations, ensuring thorough assessment and planning for each visit. Accurate record-keeping and timely reporting to MCFD are also essential components of your responsibilities. QUALIFICATIONS The ideal candidate for this position holds a Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field such as Psychology, Child & Youth Care, or Sociology, along with experience working with parents facing emotional, social, and behavioral challenges in both individual and group settings. Direct program delivery experience in community social services is essential, along with knowledge of the Child, Family and Community Service Act and related risk assessment procedures. This role primarily involves serving Arabic-speaking clients, and proficiency in Arabic is highly desirable. Occasionally, you may be asked to assist clients who speak English or another language, provided an interpreter is available. Required skills include a valid Level I First Aid certificate, a Class 5 Driver’s License, and the ability to work independently while managing multiple tasks. Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills are crucial, along with a deep understanding of child development, parenting, and trauma's impact on families. The candidate must be committed to professional development, demonstrate teamwork abilities, maintain confidentiality, and be sensitive to cultural diversity. They should also be capable of presenting clearly in court when necessary. This role requires the incumbent to undergo a Police Information Check (PIC), and a Vulnerable Sector Check by the Ministry of Justice. HOW TO APPLY If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your RESUME and COVER LETTER through the “APPLY” button. We thank all applicants for their interest in working with OCS. Due to the volume of applicants, only those qualified and shortlisted will be contacted. The land which we are on is the unceded territories of the Coast Salish peoples including Kwantlen, Katzie, Matsqui, Musqueam, Semiahmoo, Tsawwassen, Kwikwetlem and the Sto:lo Nations.

Responsibilities

The Family Preservation Worker will provide essential support to families referred by the Ministry of Children and Family Development, guiding parents with evidence-based strategies to strengthen their parenting capacity. Responsibilities include case management, advocating for clients, and facilitating psycho-educational groups and supportive visitations.