About this position

P/T Parent Support Worker – Temporary position for up to 1 year

• 27 temporary hours per week, preferred availability on Thursdays (other days are flexible)
• Possible additional contract hours
• To provide prevention and intervention services to at-risk parents
• To provide outreach parenting groups and individual sessions in New Westminster and Burnaby
• To start mid-January until December 31, 2019 or upon return of incumbent

Key Responsibility Area – Client Assessment and Counselling

• Interview clients
• Prepare case history and background information
• Develop case plan
• To provide counselling 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 training 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
• Network with colleagues and other professionals in the field

Qualifications

• Minimum of Bachelor degree in social work, counselling or a related field
• Minimum of two years counselling experience including work with adults
• Knowledge of child protection and legal systems
• Previous group facilitation
• Crisis intervention skills
• Knowledge of early childhood development
• Competence and comfort in working with diversity
• Ability to work both independently and as a member of a professional team
• Driver’s License

Other:

• This position is covered under a collective agreement.
• May supervise volunteers and practicum students
• Cameray Child and Family Services is an equal opportunity employer.
• 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

Please email interest to gillian.psp@cameray.ca by January 14, 2019 at 5 pm.