Family Support Worker

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
POSTING # 22-SH-ES-6

Fraserside Community Services Society invites applications for the following position:

Job Title: FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER
Program: FRASERSIDE EMERGENCY FAMILY SHELTER
Classification: Grid Level 10 – Transition House Worker
Rate of Pay: $23.90 per hour and increments in accordance with the terms of the

Collective Agreement

JOB SUMMARY:
To provide a supportive and stable environment to assist a family unit to remain intact during a period of
crisis; The Family Support Worker participates as a team member in the ongoing operation of the shelter
and contributes to the regular upkeep and maintenance of the facility on each shift as required.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum Diploma in the Social Services field and one year recent related experience or equivalent

• Experience dealing with socially/economically disadvantaged women and families
• Sound knowledge of social service systems and community resources
• Valid First Aid/CPR, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention and FOODSAFE certification
• Working knowledge of Windows operating system and MS Word
• Familiarity with an electronic case management system preferred
• Demonstrated ability and commitment to working effectively with diverse populations
• Participation in training sessions addressing issues of poverty, socially/economically

HOURS OF WORK:This is a casual/on-call position; start and finish times may vary and flexibility with
hours of work is required to meet the program needs, as determined by the Program Supervisor.

This position is open to applicants of all genders. This position requires union membership. In order to
ensure safety of the persons served and colleagues, we prefer that staff working in this program are fully
vaccinated for COVID-19. Proof of vaccination status may be required for successful applicants for this
position.

Applicants are requested to submit a cover letter and resume, quote posting number, provide an E-mail
address and telephone number, and include qualifications, experience and any other information that may
assist the Society in arriving at a hiring decision.

E-mail applications to hr@fraserside.bc.ca

DATE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POSTED: January 12, 2022
DATE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY CLOSED: January 26, 2022

Fraserside is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest in Fraserside. Only those
selected for an interview will be contacted.