- 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 skilled 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 strong 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

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📌 Family Support Worker (Abbotsford)
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