About the Role
The SPARK Foundation of Lloydminster has a vision: A community where all individuals experience safe connections and lifetimes of wellbeing. The Spark Foundation of Lloydminster evolves to provide safety, support and education through opportunities that empower all individuals in the communities we serve. We provide many services with this philosophy in mind within the areas of violence, abuse, homelessness and youth engagement.
Requirements
The Family Support Worker:
· Is responsible for providing connection and support to children/youth and their mothers who have been impacted by family violence.
· Promotes positive parent/child interaction through information, role modeling and positive options for guiding children’s behaviors.
· Promotes each family’s strengths and goals through individualized support plans and services.
· Supports strong parent-child relationships through family engagement activities.
· 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.
· Will offer children/youth and mothers practical assistance with daily needs and routines, childcare, and programming.
· 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 SPARK Emergency Shelter and Transitional Housing Program.
POSITIONS AVAILABLE:
2 Full-Time Positions: 8-hour shifts.
Schedule: Daytime, evening, weekday, weekend shifts.
Experience and Competencies:
· Post-secondary education and 2 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 preferred.
· A valid driver's license combined with a 3-year clean driving history is preferred. If this post interests you, we want to hear from you! Please apply with a COVER LETTER and RESUME by March 24, 2025.