FASD Key Worker

Axis Family Resources

  • Cranbrook, BC
  • $29.17 per hour
  • Contract
  • Part-time
  • 1 month ago
Position: Part Time FASD KeyworkerLocation: Cranbrook, BCWage: $29.17 /hour; as per the collective agreementHours: 28 hours/weekSummary:Axis Family Resources Ltd. is hiring a Part Time FASD Keyworker in Cranbrook, BC. The purpose of this role is to provide educational, emotional, and practical support to families supporting children or youth with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder or similar neurodevelopmental conditions. Building and maintaining healthy relationships with our Persons Served through a trauma-informed practice is the core of our work. You will promote a positive and healthy environment that supports our persons served towards achieving educational, social, and recreational goals while focusing on daily life skills development. Resiliency, empathy, patience, and the ability to set and maintain healthy boundaries are qualities of people who establish a meaningful career with Axis.About Axis Family Resources:Axis Family Resources Ltd. is a leading British Columbia-based social services organization using a trauma-informed lens. As we are actively committed to enhancing safety in the workplace and providing excellent service, we have maintained our CARF accreditation since 2003 and COR certification since 2023. Axis encourages promotion from within and invests in our people through ongoing training and career development.Our mission is to be the leader in the delivery of community based social services while enhancing the lives of the diverse people we serve, our employees, and our partners. Meeting our Mission means recruiting individuals who are passionate about making a difference.Qualifications & Requirements:
  • A degree in Health or Human Services, Social Work, Nursing, Psychology, Child and Youth Care, or equivalent education and experience in this field is required.
  • A solid working knowledge of child development is an asset.
  • Related experience in working with vulnerable populations or behavioural challenges will also be considered an asset (please outline type of experience in the 'message to the employer' section during the application process).
  • Knowledge of and the ability to work with complex trauma, Autism, FASD, ODD or other neurobiological conditions is beneficial.
  • Reliable transportation and a valid BC driver's licence.
  • Clear Criminal Record Check (agency conducted, expenses covered).
  • Effective written and verbal communication.
Benefits for everyone:
  • A unionized workforce with yearly wage increases,
  • CPI Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training provided,
  • Extensive in-house trainings provided, including Complex Trauma practice,
  • Exclusive Preferred Vendor Program discounts on internet, cell phone, home insurance, etc.,
  • Employee referral incentive,
  • Wellness initiatives and team day events.
Full-time and part-time eligible employees receive the following:
  • Up to 3 weeks of paid holidays annually (beginning in the first year)
  • Municipal Pension Plan
  • Extended health benefits (dental, vision, prescription, etc.)
  • Paramedical health benefits (chiropractor, massage, naturopath, etc.)
  • Employee Assistance Program (offering short term counselling services, etc.)
Additional Information:
  • A moderate level of physical fitness is an asset as direct delivery of program activities may involve standing, walking, exercising with the youth or adult, bending, lifting, etc.
  • Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
If you have a passion for working with people – we are excited to hear from you!Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contractPay: $29.17 per hourExpected hours: 28 per weekBenefits:
  • Dental care
  • Employee assistance program
  • Extended health care
  • Flexible schedule
  • Paid time off
  • Vision care
  • Wellness program
Flexible language requirement:
  • French not required
Work Location: In personJob FeaturesJob CategoryFASD Keyworker

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