Family Support Worker II, Casual

The Program

At Taproot Community Support Services were a 100 percent employee-owned organization through an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT). Every employee is an owner from their first day with a voice in shaping Taproots future and the opportunity to share in employee ownership dividends.

As a Certified B Corporation we harness business for good. Since 1983 weve grown steadily now delivering support across Alberta British Columbia and Ontario through more than 90 contracts.

Our 800-plus employee-owners live by five shared values: we are stronger together we lead with optimism we embrace challenges we respect every voice and we go above and beyond. Guided by these principles we deliver more than 125 community-based services each year. We walk alongside about 1600 children youth families and people with diverse abilities with revenues exceeding $70 million.

The Strong families program under contract by Childrens Services uses Signs of Safety and strengths-based approach to support youth & families in Slave Lake and area with developing healthy interpersonal skills self-esteem conflict management parenting home management financial skills and overcoming barriers such as addictions and mental health.

The Position

The Family Support Worker (FSW) works directly with families youth and children to provide therapeutic interventions under the Family and Community Supports division. This position reports to the program manager/supervisor.

The FSW Worker will be available on a casual/on-call basis to support families youth and children through challenges and/or provide safe reliable transportation to supervised family visits appointments etc.

Must be prepared to travel and be able to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.

**Qualification requirements deem this to be Family Support Worker level 2.**

In Your Role You Will

Provides flexible and responsive support to address children youth family or caregiver needs.
Supports the drives and supervised visits that are required from our CFS partnerships. Through R&Es and Fee for Service Contracts.
Conducts family visits in the community or where the R&E/Fee for Services has indicated by the contractual agreement
Casual positions are often available for evening/weekend visits and/or on requested per their flexible schedules.
Causal staff have the option if agreed upon to be placed on the On Call List to fill an on-going rotation.
Casual Family Support Workers must have a reliable vehicle that can assist with driving up to 4 passengers should a company vehicle not be available.
Accommodates and respects cultural social and religious heritage.
Collaborates and/or works as team with Full time Family Support Workers Managers and Directors as well as CFS Partners and partnering agencies.
Completes all documentation required (case notes vehicle logs etc) as per specifications and deadlines. (24 hours)
Adheres to protocols that relate to abuse and appropriately reports safety concerns.
Represents Taproot with professionalism and respect within our communities.
Adheres to ethical/professional standards performing all program activities in accordance with Taproot policies and procedures as well as program specific policies Children and Family policies accreditation and core standards.

*** Prior to confirmation of employment all applicants must provide a copy of a current Criminal Record Check and/or Government Screening Letter. These checks vary depending on province and sector and will be communicated by the Program Hiring Team.

As An Ideal Candidate You Possess

A passion for working with families within your community
Diploma or Bachelor Degree in Social Work Child and Youth Care Social Service Worker Addictions etc.
1 years social work experience in family supports intervention youth work trauma informed care addictions kinship/foster care etc.
Valid Drivers License reliable vehicle with appropriate insurance (transportation of person served up to 4 passengers) and clean drivers abstract
Awareness of applicable community resources to meet client needs
Knowledge of indigenous culture is an asset
Experience working with computer software systems
Highly motivated and able to work independently

What Taproot Community Support Services Does

At Taproot your passion for helping others can truly make a difference. As an employee-owned company we value collaboration learning and innovation. Our strength-based approach guides both our care and how we support each other. Join a team where your voice matters and together were building a company were proud of.

Our Employees Enjoy

Employee ownership from day one through our EOT with opportunity for profit-sharing dividends
Work/life balance
Learning and career development opportunities
Competitive wages and salaries
Paid vacation and benefits for eligible employees
Defined benefit pension plan (Municipal Pension Plan) for eligible employees within British Columbia
Matching RRSP plan for eligible employees within Alberta
Professional development opportunities and job-related training
Employee and Family Assistance Program
Long Service Milestone rewards
Employee referral bonus program
A values-driven workplace as a Certified B Corp were committed to using business as a force for good

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We recognize that equity diversity and inclusion (EDI) is an important element in our work and in our day to day lives.

No telephone calls please. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be notified.