About the Role
Who are we?
With over 40+ years of experience the Spark Foundation of Lloydminster’s MISSION ‘evolves to provide safety, support and education through opportunities that empower all individuals in the communities we serve’. Through our VISION ‘A Community where all individuals experience safe connections, and lifetimes of well-being’ and guiding VALUES of ‘Respect, Integrity, Compassion, Accountability and Trailblazing’ the Spark Foundation of Lloydminster is dedicated to our clients and community by ‘Giving Hope a Space to Grow’. At SFL our Mission, Vision and Values, is foundational to our services and is essential for all staff to include in their daily work.
Why Choose the Spark Foundation of Lloydminster?
We are looking for the next outstanding team member–YOU–. Joining SFL you will be a part of our team, to enrich and strengthen the Residential Program through your knowledge, energy, and innovation. As you thrive and grow in our inspiring work environment, you will act as an “agent of change” contributing to the empowerment and wellbeing of the women and children we serve.
You will add to the supportive and healthy work culture, your career growth and professional development will be valued, and you will be offered a competitive wage and be included in our recognition programs. As a Full-time employee, you will have access to an attractive health/dental benefit plan, paid flex/wellness days and earn 3 weeks vacation per year accumulated at a rate of 1.25 days immediately upon hire. At SFL we work and lead through our Core Values and require successful candidates to be familiar with these as we hire, review, develop and reward our people.
Requirements
Position Overview
As the Full-Time, Permanent Family Support Worker, you will be responsible for providing connection and support to children/youth and their mothers who have been impacted by family violence.
In this role you will promote each family’s strengths and goals through individualized support plans and services and support strong parent-child relationships through family engagement activities. As well, you will offer children/youth and mothers practical assistance with daily needs and routines, childcare, and programming.
The Family Support Worker:
Promotes positive parent/child interaction through information, role modeling and positive options for guiding children’s behaviors.
Acts as an advocate on behalf of the families as needed. Makes referrals to appropriate community resources and assists mothers and their children to connect with these resources.
Supports families with their day-to-day routines, practical needs, and activities while at the Emergency Shelter/Dol Mar Manor.
Engages children/youth in activities and play that promote strengths, interests, and the wellbeing of each child.
Provides childcare options for mothers who are residents of the LIHS Shelter and Transitional Housing Program.
Experience and Competencies
Post-secondary education and 2 years experience in a Human Services or Child Development field; accompanied with experience and/or education supporting vulnerable populations, children/youth and families would be considered an asset.
Knowledge in interpersonal violence, trauma-sensitive practices, knowledge of child development/behavior is a must.
You must have a valid drivers license, clean drivers abstract, and a minimum of three years driving and insurance history.
If this post describes you, we want to hear from you! Please apply with a COVER LETTER and RESUME by November 22, 2024.