Careers Current Opportunities
Therapeutic Activation Program for Seniors Coordinator (TAPS)
Cook/Helper Position
Boundary Family Services is looking for a Cook/Helper for the Therapeutic Activation Program for Seniors.
This position assists the Program Coordinator to deliver a program that meets the physical, emotional and social needs or the TAPS (Therapeutic Activation Program for Seniors) participants. The cook/helper does grocery shopping, food prep and supervises the kitchen volunteers. The successful applicant will be required to obtain their Food Safe and First Aid training. This position involves some computer work for reporting purposes and phone calling. Some travel to Greenwood and Rock Creek will be necessary.
Skills and Qualifications include:
* Excellent communication skills, tact, diplomacy and good judgement
* Strong ability to motivate others through gentle persuasion
* Professional, confidential and strong time management skills
* A full privilege driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle
* Ability to travel throughout the Boundary year-round
* Food Safe and First Aid
This position is 15 hours per week at $24.00 per hour, Monday to Thursday.
Please forward resume and cover letter to Susan.Proudman@bfiss.org
Resumes will be reviewed as received.
We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Job opportunity: Child and Youth Counselling position
Job Summary:
The PEACE program (Prevention, Education, Advocacy, Counselling and Empowerment) program for children and youth experiencing violence, is a free, confidential program for children and youth aged 3 to 18 who have experienced domestic violence.
Based on psycho-educational methods, PEACE programs provide individual and group counselling to help children and youth:
- Understand what violence is, that they are not alone, and that the violence is not their fault
- Identify support networks and develop a safety plan
- Identify their feelings and express them in healthy ways
- Recognize their strengths and increase their self-confidence
- Develop problem solving and coping skills
21.5 hours per week at $30.15 per hour.
Benefits will be available after a successful probation period. This position can be combined with the advertised Family Support position of 10 hours per week @ $28.78.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in related human/social service field or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
- Class 5 driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle
Please forward resume and cover letter to info@bfiss.org. Resumes will be considered as received.
We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Just Call Me Dad Facilitator
This position is 5 hours per week for 23 weeks facilitating a program for dads and their young children. Hourly wage is $22.88.
Job duties include:
- Leading discussions regarding the challenges and rewards of parenthood
- Planning activities which may include educational videos, guest resource people to answer questions. gym days, swim days, family fun nights, etc.
- Providing meals and snacks
- Modelling appropriate behavior and responses
Qualifications:
- Able to successfully obtain an agency initiated Criminal Record Check where no criminal record is found for the purpose of working with children or vulnerable adults.
- Emergency First Aid with CPR
Please send resume and cover letter to info@bfiss.org
Resumes will be reviewed as received. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Child Minder
This position is a flexible schedule dependent on groups that are being offered. Hourly wage is $20.47.
Job duties include:
The job is to provide safe, nurturing and developmentally appropriate care and guidance to young children while their parents participate in educational groups provided by BFS.
Qualifications:
- Must be 19 or older
- Must have well-developed interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
- Must have the ability to work in a team environment
- Early Childhood Education training is preferred but not required
- Must be willing to participate in childcare related workshops, trainings and/or have experience in the childcare field
- Able to successfully obtain an agency initiated Criminal Record Check where no criminal record is found for the purpose of working with children or vulnerable adults.
Please send resume and cover letter to info@bfiss.org
Resumes will be reviewed as received. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Shelter Support Worker: Safe Stay Shelter
Job Description:
Boundary Family Services (BFS) is looking for a Shelter Support Worker who will provide direct support to the clientele of the Safe Stay Shelter. Applicant must be willing to work a flexible schedule that could include night shifts and weekend work. A criminal record check will be required.
Job Type: Part-time, Full-time, and Casual
Hours: 0-40/week
Salary: $25.10/hour
Schedule: Rotating schedule, days, nights, and weekends
Key Duties:
- Receive and admit clients.
- Assess and assist with client personal needs.
- Communicate effectively with clients through active listening and problem-solving.
- Recommend appropriate community resources.
- Monitor client activities and provide effective intervention in crisis situations.
- Prepare and serve meals as required.
- Clean all areas as assigned on a regular basis.
- Ensure the safety and well-being of clients.
- Support a harm reduction model in the community.
What You Should Bring to the Team:
- Strong communication skills specifically in conflict resolution and nonviolent crisis intervention
- Experience working in a shelter environment.
- Experience with life skills such as cooking, and cleaning.
- Knowledge of harm reduction, community service agencies and the homeless population.
- Ability to use sound judgement, perform job duties with minimal supervision and problem solve.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with residents, staff, community agencies and the public.
What You Will Love About Us:
- Fun and friendly team
- Casual dress code
- Benefits
- Training Opportunities
Benefits Include:
- Extended health care plan
- Dental plan
- Life insurance
- Long-term Disability
* Benefits begin after a probationary period
How to Apply:
Please forward your resume to info@bfiss.org
We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Our Programs & Services
Boundary Family Services provides a wide variety of programs to meet the interests and needs of children, youth, families and senior's throughout the Boundary with the main hub being the Glanville Family Centre in Grand Forks. Some programs require an appointment while other programs are open for drop in. Accessing most programs just requires that you contact us for an intake appointment or drop in time but some programs have specific guidelines and require a referral.
Please call or email us to discuss interest and eligibility.