Family Support Worker

This posting

This posting will be used to fill 2 permanent full-time positions working 75 hours bi-weekly. It will establish a 12-month eligibility list which may be used to fill similar positions.

This job is based in the thriving and diverse city of Whitehorse in the beautiful Yukon.

Your role

Working as a Family Support Worker, you will provide home-based support services to families and children. This position assists in strengthening the parent-child relationship by improving parenting skills. Collaborating with the assigned Social worker, and family in devising a tailored case management plan.

• For more information on this job, please Ysabelle Perreault, Family Resource Worker Supervisor at 867-332-5037 or ysabelle.perreault@yukon.ca
• For more information about the recruitment process, please contact Dolapo Awobamise, HR Consultant at 867-332-8340 or Dolapo.Awobamise@yukon.ca

Your benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer many additional financial and non-financial benefits.

• Government of Yukon's many benefits

Your career, your home, your lifestyle

We are the Yukon public service. Every day, we come together to serve the people who live here and make a difference in so many ways. Here, you will find the diverse opportunities you desire to develop your career while enjoying a warm sense of community and vibrant artistic, cultural, and recreational amenities, all set in a spectacular natural environment.

As part of our team, your achievements and enjoyment in both your work and personal life will be valued as you explore the many opportunities the Yukon, and the Government of Yukon, has to offer.

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• Yukon Life
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Important application and job requirements

Essential qualifications

Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the qualifications below. Selections for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume.

• Social Worker Degree or Social Services Diploma
• Experience working collaboratively with parents to strengthen the parent-child relationship by improving parenting skills
• Experience identifying and assessing risk of families and children using the child protection lens Experience assisting parents in learning problem-solving and coping skills by teaching and modeling appropriate and positive parenting and life skills
• Experience facilitating groups

It may be helpful for you to review "Prepare your resume and cover letter".

Desired knowledge, skills and suitability

If selected for an interview, candidates should have, and may be assessed on, the following:

• Proven ability to build rapport and trust in relationships with clients, collaterals and stakeholders
• A commitment to providing the best service possible.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent organization, communication and problem solving skills
• Understanding of the values and practice of strength based, family centered services
• Understanding of child protection and Child and Family Services Act
• Self - reflective practice

It may be helpful for you to review "The job interview process".

Conditions of employment

You must meet the following conditions before being hired, or within the time frame noted.

• Valid Class 5 Drivers Licence.
• TB Test
• Criminal Record check with vulnerable sector.

Job requirements

This job requires you to perform, and/or be exposed to, the following:

Frequent evening, weekend and statutory holiday work hours are required.

Learn more

• For help on creating your E-recruitment profile, email E-Recruitment.clientsupport@yukon.ca or phone 867-667-9453.