Job Summary:

The Parent Support Worker assist parents in meeting their day-to-day needs by providing support, problem-solving, life skills training and opportunities to develop new parenting skills.

Your Role:

Archway’s Parent Support Worker with the New Beginnings Young Parent Program contributes by:

•         Providing intake services for students in attending New Beginnings.

•         Working with clients to assess needs and goals and identify high risk individuals so they can access appropriate resources.

•         Providing case conferencing on an ongoing basis with any and all of the following: teachers, childcare staff, school administrators, social workers, public health nurses, addiction counsellors and mental health workers.

•         Facilitating parenting groups including Mental Wellness Parenting, Healthy Relationships etc.

This position is a great fit for someone who is interesting in working with young families.   

Our Offer

•         Wage:  $31.00 per hour

•         A full-time/temporary position at 35 hours per week, availability Mondays to Fridays, from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. 

•         Temporary until June 30, 2027. 

•         Benefits include: 

o   Three weeks pro-rated vacation in your first year; four weeks in your second year.

o   Three pro-rated wellness days per year.

o   Pro-rated sick leave days per year.

o   Opportunity to exchange a statutory holiday for a cultural day celebration.

o   A great benefits plan including extended health and dental; you choose your plan.

o   Employee and Family Assistance Program.

o   Access to online wellness resources including newsletters, physical health videos, and wellness events.

o   Free use of Archway’s wellness equipment.

o   Great in-house training opportunities.

o   Business insurance and associated mileage costs for program-related driving is covered by Archway. 

o   Rewarding work in a positive and supportive environment.

o   Work/Life balance.

Getting an Interview – you will be considered if you have:

•         Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field, or a diploma in a related field.

•         Valid class 5 BC Driver’s License and a clean Driver’s Abstract.

•         Must have a current First Aid Certificate.

•         At least 2 years experience working with vulnerable youth/families.

•         At least 2 years’ experience in direct program delivery in the community social service sector.

•         At least 2 years’ experience providing services to parents of young children.

The Job Requires you to have:

•         Strong planning, organizing and time management skills able to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.

•         Well-developed verbal, written, and active listening skills, able to communicate respectively and effectively with people from a variety of backgrounds and cultures.

•         Strong theoretical and practical knowledge of parenting young children.

•         Strong knowledge of government and community-based resources available to client group.

•         Familiarity with the workings of the Ministry of Children and Family Development, Ministry of Social Development and Social Innovation, and the BC Justice system.

•         Well developed relationship building and networking skills: able to build rapport with clients, referral sources and stakeholders.

•         Strong computer competency, able to use Microsoft Office365, and various virtual meeting platforms including Microsoft teams

•         A satisfactory Criminal Records Check is a condition of employment.

Closing date is: February 15, 2026.

No phone calls please. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.