Family Intervention Worker
About The Position
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. Passionate about providing trauma-informed, strength-based, and culturally responsive outreach and intervention services to youth and their families? We’re looking for an experienced Family Intervention Worker to work collaboratively with various groups to strengthen family relationships, promote stability, and support youth. If you are a strong advocate for youth and families, have lots of experience with reluctant youth while being organized, we want to hear from you! Reporting to the Program Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for working collaboratively with caregivers, schools, service providers, and community partners to strengthen family relationships, improve communication, promote stability, and support youth to remain safely in or reunify with the family home whenever possible. This position also assists in connecting families to appropriate community supports as applicable. The non-standard work schedule is generally Monday to Friday but weekend and evening work is required to meet the needs of youth and families.
Requirements
- At least two years of recent experience providing services to youth, preferably youth aged 12-18 and their families.
- Diploma in Child and Youth Care or its equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
- Access to a reliable, insured vehicle.
- A valid B.C. driver’s licence.
- Strong knowledge of adolescent development, family systems, trauma-informed practice, and family preservation approaches.
- Skilled in assessment, case management, crisis response, advocacy, and service planning.
- Ability to effectively engage youth and families facing complex barriers.
- Excellent communication, facilitation, and relationship-building abilities.
- Culturally sensitive and collaborative approach.
- Highly adaptable and solution-focused.
- Ability to manage competing priorities, exercise sound judgment, and maintain strong partnerships.
- Proficiency in utilizing electronic client record systems and standard office technology.
- Undergo a Police Information Check (PIC).
- Undergo a Vulnerable Sector Check by the Ministry of Justice.
Responsibilities
- Working collaboratively with caregivers, schools, service providers, and community partners to strengthen family relationships.
- Improving communication within families.
- Promoting stability within families.
- Supporting youth to remain safely in or reunify with the family home whenever possible.
- Assisting in connecting families to appropriate community supports.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
