Family Support Worker Zero to Six Program

Camino Wellbeing + Mental Health•Waterloo, ON

95d•CA$26 - CA$37•Hybrid

About The Position

Camino Wellbeing + Mental Health supports individuals, families and communities as they work to strengthen their wellbeing and mental health. Our vision is to have a connected community where all people thrive. We have an exciting opportunity for an Intensive Family Support Worker to join our Zero to Six team which is part of our Home and Community Outreach Team! We are currently for a full time permanent role. In this role you will provide consultation and intensive virtual and home-based family support to families with children from birth to age six. You will partner with families to assess their needs, identify treatment goals, identify and work with the family providing treatment in their homes and sometimes in our offices. You will work mostly with the adult caregiver and also with their children. Following the ARC (Attachment, Regulation, Competency) treatment model, the Intensive Family Support Worker creates an environment where children, youth and their families can further their resilience and wellness and heal from the effects of trauma.

Requirements

Diploma or degree in Child and Youth Work, ECE or related discipline such as B.S.W. or Social Services Diploma
Minimum 3 to 5 years successful field experience, or a minimum of 5 years relevant education and special experience or skills
Minimum 3 years of mental health experience working with infants, toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers
First Aid Certificate, CPR and WHMIS (required) certifications as special skills or training
Sound understanding of early childhood development and infant, toddlers, preschoolers mental health
Knowledge of and experience with attachment and trauma-informed therapeutic interventions and working from an anti-oppressive practice approach
Ability and desire to collaborate with the community and other services
Excellent communication skills (both oral and written), interpersonal and conflict management skills
Exceptional organizational skills and ability to juggle multiple demands and priorities
Must have a valid driver's license, access to a reliable vehicle and applicable auto insurance
Must be legally eligible to work in Canada
Satisfactory criminal record check for vulnerable sector
Must be able to provide either proof of COVID vaccination or documentation providing a satisfactory reason under the Ontario Human Rights Code for not being vaccinated

Nice To Haves

Fluency in languages spoken within the communities we serve (e.g. Arabic, Spanish)
Experience supporting clients directly in their home environment
Certified ASQ Ages and Stages Questionnaire
ChYMH trained
Circle of Security trained

Responsibilities

Provide client services in accordance with the guidelines of the Agency, including the Children’s Mental Health Service Philosophy
Provide family support to children and caregivers related to emotion management, attachment, behaviour and/or parenting strategies.
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans in partnership with families, based on identified needs
Provide home-based support, including parent education and coaching, skill development, and promoting positive parent-child interactions
Assist families in finding appropriate resources and provide crisis support as required
Work collaboratively with team members, colleagues and community partners to support the family’s wellbeing
Communicate openly and honestly with families, staff and supervisor
Work autonomously within a multi-agency team context and in the community