Support children, youth, and families across early intervention, school-aged OT/PT support, and CYSN Family Support programs

Participate in family interviews and conduct intake visits

Gather relevant information and assess family needs

Help address challenges affecting access to services and supports

Advocate for families and assist them in navigating and accessing appropriate community resources and services

Provide educational opportunities for staff, families, and community partners

Develop and maintain relationships with community organizations, service systems, and diverse cultural and community groups

Travel regularly between FVCDC locations and throughout served communities, including family homes, childcare settings, schools, community locations, and other service sites

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in child and youth care, psychology, social work, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Minimum three years of relevant experience working with children and families in a pediatric, child development, social services, or related setting

Training and experience supporting families experiencing stress or complex circumstances

Experience with assessment, advocacy, service navigation, and connecting families with community resources

Working knowledge of government, health, social service, and community programs supporting children and families

Ability to foster effective interdisciplinary teamwork

Strong professional written and verbal communication skills, including active listening

Strong time-management, organizational, and prioritization skills

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision





Strong understanding of child development and the impact of diverse abilities on development and family functioning

Demonstrated knowledge of family-centred practice and relationship-based interventions

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team

Ability to organize and facilitate workshops, meetings, groups, and educational activities

Ability to work effectively with families and communities from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, and lived-experience backgrounds

Physical ability to perform the duties of the position A valid Class 5 B.C. driver’s licence and reliable access to a vehicle for work-related travel are required

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in child development, family-centered practice, and service navigation, with a solid ability to advocate for families and connect them with community resources. Possesses effective communication and organizational skills to facilitate workshops and support interdisciplinary teamwork.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor’s Degree In Child And Youth Care

Experience Working With Children And Families

Assessment And Advocacy Skills

Knowledge Of Community Resources

Strong Communication Skills

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

Assessment

Service Navigation

Family-Centered Practice

Relationship-Based Interventions

Workshop Facilitation

Soft Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Active Listening

Teamwork

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Class 5 B.C. Driver’s Licence

Industry Keywords

Child Development

Social Services

Community Programs

Pediatric Support

CYSN Family Support

📌 Family Support Worker (Winnipeg)
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📍 Winnipeg