Growing Up Hope Society believes families are stronger together. We provide relationship-based, culturally responsive support that helps parents build skills, address barriers, and create safe, nurturing environments where children can thrive while maintaining connection to their families.

We are seeking a Parent Outreach / Family and Visit Support Worker to support families in their homes, in the community, and during visits with their children.

Evening and weekend availability is required, as these are primary visitation times for families with school-aged children.

Growing Up Hope Society is based in Abbotsford and Chilliwack, with services also provided in Mission, Aldergrove, Langley, Surrey, Maple Ridge, Hope, and surrounding communities. Travel is an important part of this position.

About the Role

We are looking for someone who understands that meaningful change happens through relationship. The successful candidate will be able to build respectful, trusting relationships with families who may be navigating complex circumstances, while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries and a strength-based approach.

Family & Visit Support

- Support families during visits with their children in their homes, in the community, or in our visitation space.
- Model positive, attachment-focused parenting and healthy parent-child interactions.
- Support parents in practising parenting and life skills in a secure and encouraging environment.
- Provide respectful, strength-based feedback and coaching to families.
- Attend appointments, meetings, activities, and community outings with families as identified in their programming.

Outreach & Skill Development

- Introduce and model new life and/or parenting skills to youth and families in the program, recognize and track progress.
- Help families identify their strengths, goals, barriers, and areas where additional support may be beneficial.




- Work collaboratively with families toward their identified goals while recognizing and respecting each family's unique circumstances.

Safety & Professional Practice

- Build relationships with families while maintaining friendly professional presentation and boundaries.
- Recognize potential triggers and escalating behaviours and respond using relationship-based and non-violent crisis intervention strategies.
- Follow organizational safety protocols and incident-reporting practices.
- Model respectful and professional conduct when working with families, community partners, and other service providers.
- Practise cultural humility and self-awareness, recognizing personal biases and respecting each family's identity, culture, values, and healthy family dynamics.

Documentation & Practical Support

- Complete required documentation, including logs, charts, progress documentation, and incident reports.
- Assist with practical supports such as meal preparation, light housekeeping, and basic home maintenance when these activities are identified as part of family programming.
- Complete other related duties as required.

Required Qualifications

- Certificate in a related human or social service field, or an equivalent combination of relevant education, training, and experience.
- Minimum of one year of related experience.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Understanding of Canada's history with Indigenous Peoples and the ongoing impacts on Indigenous children, families, and communities.
- Ability to successfully complete required Criminal Record and Prior Contact (MCFD)



checks for working with vulnerable children, youth, and families.
- FoodSafe certification.
- Current First Aid and CPR certification, including CPR-C for infants and children.
- Valid Class 5 Driver's Licence.
- Reliable personal vehicle with $5 million liability insurance and a clean Driver's Abstract.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and participate safely in physical activities that may include walking, hiking, and lifting or assisting children.
- Availability to work evenings and weekends.

Preferred Qualifications

- Previous MCFD HUB clearance.
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, Mandt, or similar crisis-prevention training.
- Previous experience supporting parents, children, and families.
- Experience providing supported or supervised family visits.

Position Details

Work locations: Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Mission, Aldergrove, Langley, Surrey, Maple Ridge, Hope, and surrounding communities.

Schedule: Specific days and hours will be discussed with successful candidates. Evening and weekend availability is a requirement of the position.

Rate of pay: To be discussed.

Successful candidates must meet all required HUB clearance requirements. Previous MCFD HUB clearance is considered an asset.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your relevant education and experience, along with your availability for evening and weekend work.

We thank all applicants for their interest in Growing Up Hope Society. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $26.85-$28.50 per hour

Benefits:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Vision care

Application question(s):

- Are weekends within your availability?

Experience:

- Community Engagement Occupations: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: On the road

📌 Parent Outreach/Family and Visit Support worker (Abbotsford)
🏢 Growing Up Hope Society
📍 Abbotsford