Family Life Skills Coach
Family Life Skills Coach
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Position Summary
Seabird Island is committed to empowering and supporting families through culturally grounded holisticservices. We are dedicated to creating a culturally safe and inclusive environment that respects and valuesIndigenous knowledge traditions and ways of being. We are seeking a Family Life Skills Coach (FLSC) to joinour team working collaboratively to enhance family wellbeing strengthen parenting capacity and fosterresilience in a culturally supportive setting.
Under the direction of the Family Development Supervisor the FLSC provides handson culturally informed guidance to families in the family home. This includes modeling healthy routines parenting strategies household management and life skills that promote strong family bonds. The FLSC supports families in accessing healing health and community services while ensuring culture is embedded in all aspects of programming to nurture self family and community connections.
Work that Matters
Sqwqel (Seabird Island Band) is located 1 kilometer from Agassiz BC on the beautiful Fraser River 120 km east of Vancouver. We are dedicated to fostering a vibrant and resilient community. Our work spans a diverse range of services including housing education health wellness early childhood development community infrastructure and cultural vitalization. By joining our team you will be part of an organization that values First Nations knowledge promotes selfadvocacy and strives to create a holistic and culturally safe environment for all community members.
Become a part of our team and help us continue making meaningful impacts every day.
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What youll do
Core Responsibilities
- Provide life skills coaching with a focus on unobtrusive positive role modeling.
- Work alongside MCFD or Indigenous delegated agencies in collaboration and coordination ofservices/goals for the family.
- Deliver handson guidance and support in developing and reinforcing daily routines.
- Offer coaching and teaching in practical life skills such as time management hygiene and personal responsibility within a residential setting.
Household Management
- Lead and coordinate daily household activities including homework support cooking cleaninglaundry grocery shopping yard work and home maintenance.
- Oversee all household duties to ensure a clean safe and supportive living environment.
- Monitor and contribute to the familys operating budget for essentials such as groceries clothing and emergency needs.
- Assist with purchasing and maintaining inventory of groceries and household supplies.
Safety and Compliance
- Ensure the home adheres to all health fire and safety regulations.
- Assist with household supervision and always ensure client safety.
- Provide immediate response and support during crises and report incidents as required.
Documentation and Reporting
- Maintain accurate confidential and professional documentation.
- Submit reports on a weekly and monthly basis as required.
- Regularly update client records in the Mustimuhw database.
Professionalism and Team Collaboration
- Demonstrate maturity reliability empathy and patience in all interactions.
- Uphold professional conduct boundaries and ethical standards aligned with the values of FirstNations communities.
- Work independently while contributing actively within a collaborative team environment.
- Participate in regular team meetings and maintain open respectful communication.
Client Engagement
- Communicate and reinforce household rules and responsibilities in a polite yet assertive manner.
- Plan and participate in social recreational and vocational activities with clients.
- Support clients in building confidence and independence through everyday tasks and skillbuilding opportunities.
- Additional responsibilities as needed to support the community and uphold our shared values.
What you bring
Qualifications
- A diploma in social services community support worker certificate or a related certification isrequired.
- Life Coach Certificate is an asset.
- NonViolet Crisis intervention certificate is an asset.
- Ability to build strong positive relationships with families and coworkers.
- Ability to model strong communication and relationship skills.
- Strong cultural values and grounding and the ability to nurture this in others.
- Ability to coach families in accomplishing household tasks.
- Able to demonstrate flexibility and creativity when called upon.
- Understanding the family structure and systems to solve complex family and relationship issues.
- Ability to facilitate activities allows family members to build selfworth resilience and boundaries.
Working / Special Conditions
- Initial and ongoing employment is subject to submission of a clear Criminal Record Review ProgramCheck to ensure the safety and trust of the communities we serve. This check will be conducted everyfive years.
- Initial and ongoing commitment to the values and guidelines of Sqwqel (Seabird Island Band)including our policies procedures standards of practice and laws is essential. This commitmentsupports our collective work the community and the responsibilities of this role.
- Must possess a valid class 5 drivers license and have access to safe and reliable transportation insured for communitybased use to effectively engage with and support families in our community and the communities we serve.
- Flexibility in working hours may be required including evenings and weekends to accommodate theneeds and schedules of clients and community needs. Employees will be given as much notice aspossible to any changes in schedule.
Preferred:
- Indigenous candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
- Lived experience as a member of a First Nations community.
- Knowledge and understanding of Seabird Islands culture traditions teachings community dynamics.
- Ability to respond quickly and professionally to community or colleague needs and inquiries.
- Excellent writing editing and verbal communication skills.
Cultural Competency:
- Deep understanding of Indigenous cultures traditions and contemporary issues.
- Experience working within Indigenous communities and applying culturally safe practices.
Understanding of intergenerational trauma and its impacts on Indigenous peoples and communities.
Reports to:
Family Development Supervisor
How to Apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and a cover letter outlining their qualifications and experience particularly in relation to Life Skills Coaching. Please include references that can speak to your experience and skills.
Have a question about this position before you apply Email
Employment is conditional upon completing preemployment screening to ensure a safe and secure work environment in which students staff members families community as well as resources and assets are protected. All background checks reference checks and criminal record checks are performed in accordance with Seabird Island Human Resources Policy Manual protecting the integrity and confidentiality of information gathered during the evaluation.
Preemployment screening
Seabird Island is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering diversity equity and inclusion. We recognize and value the unique perspectives experiences and contributions that Indigenous people bring to our team. We actively encourage applications from Indigenous people. Pursuant to S. 41 of the BC Human Rights Code preference may be given to applicants of First Nations Mtis or Inuit heritage. We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in Canada; however we are not able to sponsor visas.
We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
