Child and Family Services Full Time Kamloops, BC $30.95 - $35.52 CAD per hourValid Class 5 Driver's license and safe driving recordOwn vehicle with Business Use and third-party liability insurance of $5 million (reimbursement is provided).Degree (preferred) or diploma in human/social services or related field2 years of experience in the areas of parenting, grief and loss, attachment, and child developmentOr a combination of education, training, and experienceFollowing training is required and provided to the successful candidate free of charge. Existing certification is an asset: CPR-C, Mandt-R.C, SafeTALK, Safe Food Handling, MCFD Privacy, Car Seat Safety and Installation, Abuse and Neglect training, Anti-Bullying, and Harassment.This position requires Union membership, and 1.85% union dues are deducted from each pay.Consent to Criminal Record Check.PERKS and COMPENSATION$30.95-$35.52 per hour (Grid 12 as per collective agreement)Extended Health Care Benefits, including Dental, Vision, Paramedical Services, Life Insurance, Employee & Family Assistance Program, etc. upon completion of the probationary period.Fully paid training and professional development opportunitiesAnnual vacation starting from 3 weeks after 1 year and increasing with seniority, as per the Collective Agreement13 fully paid statutory holidays per year1 day per month sick leave accrual¢65/km mileage reimbursement for job-required travel using a personal vehicleUp to $200 /year insurance premium reimbursement in case of a Business Insurance switchWage increases with every 2000 hrs. of seniority, up until Step 4Priority as an internal candidate for future job vacanciesCommunity involvement and well-being activitiesABOUT THE JOB:The Supervised and Supportive Visitation (SSV) Family Support Worker ensures the safety of children and youth visiting their parents and/or family members while providing coaching and educational advice to appropriately parent and maintain healthy relationships. Provides support in a variety of settings within the community.



This is an outreach position that includes the transportation of clients.Ensures the safety of children visiting their parents and/or family members. Assists them in gaining an understanding of why their visits are supervised.Identifies individual and family strengths, needs, and patterns of interaction.Co-creates realistic goals and intervention strategies with the individual, family, MCFD, and other relevant stakeholders. Collaborates with all parties to help reach desired outcomes. Participates in ICMs as needed.Educates and coaches parents in attachment, parenting, child development, communication, problem-solving, life skills, and how to communicate feelings with their children.Coaches parents and children through the grief and loss of relationship they experience during separation.Observes and documents parental attendance and appropriateness and makes notations as required.Reports any serious incident within 24 hours of occurrence to MCFD in writing with a follow-up phone call.Supports Parenting Attachment and Individual Development (P.A.I.D) Program with general operational duties such as shopping, childminding, etc.SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, and ABILITIES:Demonstrated knowledge and strong abilities to:Build healthy, trusting relationships with all involved parties, including the children, parents, family members, colleagues, supervisors, community professionals, and care teamsRecognize the signs of substance use disorders and intoxication and apply interventions to maintain the safety of all participants as necessary.Manage conflict effectively while maintaining the integrity of the relationshipsProvide clear, accurate,



and timely written documentation and verbal communicationAdvocate for the rights of individuals and familiesProblem-solve collaboratively using creative and critical thinking skillsRespond appropriately to challenging behaviours, crisis situations, and aggression.Apply attachment and child development theories and other relevant methods, principles, and best practices in supporting families and individuals who are experiencing loss and griefProvide life skills support, interventions, and guidanceDevelop and implement client-focused goals, plans, and schedulesWork effectively independently and as a strong contributing member of a teamImplement strong critical and analytical thinking in the work applying appropriate policies and proceduresSeek direction, ask questions, and invest in continuous professional developmentJOB NUMBER:2026-101PROGRAM:Supervised and Supportive Visitation with occasional support for the P.A.I.D. programSTATUS:Full-TimeHOURS of WORK:37.5 hours per weekSCHEDULE:Flexible hours, with the majority of visits occurring Monday to Friday during daytime hours. With appropriate notice, this position may require adjusting hours to accommodate families' needs for evening or weekend visits.CLOSING DATE:Position closes when a suitable candidate is foundIf you need any accommodations at any stage of the hiring process, contact us at [email protected] is proud to be an equal‐opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, visible or invisible diverse abilities, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, or, citizenship or immigration status. Where bona fide occupational requirements limit the applicant selection, the burden of proof rests with the Employer.

📌 Family Support Worker (Kamloops)
🏢 Interior Community Services
📍 Kamloops