P/T Parent Support Worker – Permanent

• 17 weekly hours starting July 4, 2022 (hours can be divided over 2-4 days)
• Step 1 wage $33.83/hr
• To provide prevention and intervention services to at-risk parents of children age 0-5
• To provide parenting groups and individual sessions in New Westminster, Burnaby, and/or virtually
• Outreach may be required for both Individual sessions and groups
• Preference for applicants interested in play-based interactive groups and knowledge in child development

Key Responsibility Area – Client Assessment and Counselling

• Interview clients
• Prepare case history and background information
• Develop case plan
• To provide support services to parents with young children
• To provide information and education regarding child development, including sexual and emotional development

Key Responsibility Area – Referral, Information and Consultation

• To liaise with other agencies/professionals regarding clients for purposes of consultation or referral

Key Responsibility Area – Training Modules

• Develop group modules
• Planning and service delivery of modules
• Teach training modules

Key Responsibility Area – Case Management

• Assess and implement treatment and interventions with families
• To provide occasional crisis intervention to clients
• Assess length of participation in program
• Evaluate effectiveness of program
• Monitor clients progress and provide follow-up planning

Key Responsibility Area – Administration

• Maintain client files and reports
• Complete all required data collection, including clinical stats
• Submit time sheets and other information as required
• Prepare education handout for parents, clients and community

Key Responsibility Area – Professional Development

• Keep abreast of development in the field of early childhood education
• Attend specified workshops and conferences

Qualifications

• Minimum of Bachelor degree in social work, counselling, psychology, family studies, or a related field
• Preferred minimum of two years support work experience including work with adults and previous
• group facilitation experience
• Crisis intervention skills
• Knowledge of early childhood development and parenting
• Competence and comfort in working with diversity
• Driver’s License

Other:

• This position is covered under a collective agreement.
• Supervises volunteers and practicum students
• Applications are encouraged from equity-seeking groups including Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, individuals with disabilities, LGBTQI2S individuals, and those from other marginalized and/or underrepresented groups.
• Successful applicants are subject to a criminal record check. We thank all applicants for their interest.  Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
• Must have access to a reliable car