Family Support Worker

Position Title: Family Support Worker

Baby’s New Beginnings Pregnancy Outreach Program

Agency: Prince George & District Elizabeth Fry Society

Department: Family Programs Manager – Katrina McGraw

Employee Group: BCGEU - this position requires union membership

Current Location: 1200 La Salle Ave (South Fort George Family Resource Centre)

Salary Range Steps: $29.17-$33.49 Collective Agreement Grid Level 12

Current Hours per week: 35 hours per week

Position Status: Permanent Full Time

Current Shift Schedule: Monday to Friday 8:30 am – 4:00 pm

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

NATURE OF POSITION:

The Prince George & District Elizabeth Fry Society is accepting applications for a full-time Family Support Worker position. The successful candidate will work within the Baby’s New Beginnings Pregnancy Outreach Program, working from a feminist analysis with at-risk pre and post-natal moms to support the health and well-being of women and their children.

This person must demonstrate the skills and abilities necessary to provide individual and group support with respect to pre and post-natal moms. In addition, the successful candidate will have a strong background in early childhood development, good interpersonal communication skills, knowledge of issues related to pre and post-natal health, harm reduction, substance use, and the effects of trauma and systemic pressures that marginalize women and their children. Knowledge of community agencies and referral procedures is also required. Candidates must have computer knowledge, well-developed organizational skills, and the ability to complete statistical reports and work independently and in a team.

This position involves working out of the South Fort George Family Resource Centre and requires the use of a personal vehicle for business purposes. Proof of COVID vaccination is required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of early childhood development an asset
• Valid BC driver’s license and a vehicle in good working condition
• Proof of vaccination

EDUCATION AND KNOWLEDGE

Bachelor’s degree in a related human/social service field.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

One (1) year recent related experience in the social services sector with a working knowledge of high-risk pre and post-natal women, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Reply to: Katrina McGraw

1575, 5th Avenue,

Prince George, BC V2L 3L9

Fax: 250-563-8765

Email: [email protected]

Date Posted: December 31, 2024

Closing Date: January 14, 2025 noon

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential to the goals of the Prince George and District Elizabeth Fry Society, and we are committed to building a representative workforce.

To apply for this position please submit your resume and cover letter to the address below.

Each applicant is responsible for ensuring that the Society receives his/her application by noon on the closing date. Applications received past this time will be considered late. As per the collective agreement, qualified internal candidates will be considered and interviewed prior to external candidates. We thank all applicants, but only those selected for interviews will be contacted.