Location

Ottawa, Office-based. FSO-SFO is located on the unceded Territory of the Anishinaabe Algonquin Nation

Start date

Immediate

Position

Union

Salary

Level 3 $48,157.76 to $54,102.91

Job ID

Supervised AccessProgram (SAP) In office Worker Casual

ABOUT US

Family Services à la famille Ottawa (FSO-SFO) has beenstrengthening individuals and families—and, by extension, the Ottawacommunity—since 1914. We provide skillful and compassionate support to helppeople navigate mental health concerns, parenting challenges, and family con fl ict orviolence. Through accessible counselling, support groups, and educationalprograms, families increase their knowledge and skills, adopt healthystrategies, build meaningful connections, and enhance resilience.

We serve individuals across the lifespan and within alltypes of family constellations, including children, youth, transitional-agedyouth, adults, seniors, couples, and families. Our work is grounded in the realneeds of clients, the complex environments they live in, and a strongfoundation of clinical and mental health expertise.

From Mothercare during the in fluenzaepidemic of 1917, to supporting families during post-WWII reintegration, torede fi ning family therapy to reflect the diverse realities of“family,” FSO-SFO continues to innovate and evolve in response to the changingneeds of our community.

We strive to lead and convene the best and most promisingpractices, ensuring our services remain relevant and impactful. Today, 98% ofclients report that working with FSO-SFO has had a positive impact on theirlives.

As an accredited non-pro fi n tcharitable organization, FSO-SFO is a trusted pillar of the Ottawa community.Our team is united by a commitment to well-being, belonging, community,accountability, and client-centered care.





Join us in making a lasting di ff erencefor Ottawa families.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Reportingto the Manager of the parenting program, you will be responsible for monitoringand ensuring coordination of the supervised visitation and exchange servicesfor the supervised access program. The program worker supervises visits,ensures that the program guidelines are respected, assigns volunteer visitmonitors to families, answers questions and concerns from clients and volunteervisit monitors, defuses potential conflicts, reviews observation notes, andcollects and records program fees.

Major Responsibilities:

- Monitor and facilitate safe,neutral, and child‑focused supervised visits and exchanges
- Update program lineups and informclients of schedule changes or cancellations
- Prepare visit spaces andactivities to ensure a welcoming and appropriate environment
- Ensure all participants adhere toprogram guidelines and intervene as required
- Supervise visits (up to twohours) when volunteer visit monitors are unavailable
- Provide on‑site support andorientation to volunteer visit monitors
- Respond to client questions,concerns, and potential conflicts with professionalism
- Review visit observation notesfor accuracy and completeness by the end of the shift
- Complete and file criticalincident reports as required
- Collect program fees, issuereceipts, and maintain accurate payment records
- Maintain a tidy and safe visitsite; ensure supplies are returned and stored properly




- Prepare and photocopy documentsas required for program delivery
- Attend mandatory staff trainingand Supervised Access Program meetings
- Administer client satisfaction oroutcome surveys as directed
- Perform other related duties asrequired

ABOUT YOU

You are calm,responsible, and respectful in your interactions with children, families, andcolleagues. You are comfortable working in emotionally charged environments andcan de-escalate situations while maintaining professional boundaries. You valueteamwork, accurate documentation, and client‑centered service delivery.

Qualifications and Requirements

- Q Minimum Grade 12 education, withsome post‑secondary coursework in social services or a related field
- At least two (2) years of relatedexperience
- Experience working with diversepopulations, including variations in culture, race, socio‑economic status,gender identity/expression, and sexual orientation
- Basic understanding of childcustody, access, and family dynamics
- Knowledge of child‑centered andtrauma‑informed approaches
- Awareness of domestic violencedynamics and family conflict
- Strong interpersonal and conflict‑managementskills
- Ability to maintain accurate andtimely records
- Non‑violent crisis interventionskills
- Basic First Aid (asset)
- Bilingual (English and French)preferred

Additional Requirements

- Proof of legal entitlement towork in Canada
- Successful Vulnerable SectorCheck prior to first shift
- Availability to work evenings andweekends

FSO‑SFO is an equalopportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating aninclusive workplace. Accommodation is available throughout the recruitmentprocess — please let us know how we can best support you.

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