Careers Current Opportunities

Family Support Worker – 20.5 hours per week

The Family Support Worker gathers information on and assesses referred families functioning. The worker develops and implements intervention plans within program guidelines and provides referrals, support, guidance and, problem solving to participants to address issues related to family functioning.  Work may be required outside office and normal working hours. Work involves travel to the West Boundary.

Youth Support Worker – 8 hours per week

Youth Support services are directed toward youths that have lost connection or are at risk of loss of connection with their families and/or community. The Worker promotes the development and wellbeing of children and youth through individual and group case work, advocacy, engagement and referral to community support systems. The Youth Support Worker directs resiliency and capacity building measures toward higher risk children and youth.  

Family Support and Youth Support positions may be combined.

Qualifications:

Minimum of Diploma in related human services field
Two (2) years recent related experience
CPR and First Aid
Class 5 Driver’s License and a vehicle in good working condition

For further information contact Boundary Family Services at 250-442-2267

Please forward resume to info@bfiss.org 

We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Volunteer Cook Helper

Are you interested in meeting others in the community and love healthy meals? Our Baby’s Best Chance and Parents of Young Children groups are looking for some volunteers to assist our cook with lunch preparation on Thursdays. Hours would be 9:30 – 12:30. No experience needed as our cook will guide you and a free healthy lunch will be yours. A foodsafe certificate is helpful but not necessary. Call Cynthia 250-442-2267 (40223) for more information.

Child Minder Assistant

Job Summary:

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.

This is a casual/on call position with the possibility of becoming permanent part time employment.

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

* A criminal record check must be completed upon hiring

For more information please call Boundary Family Services at 250-442-2267 or email resume to info@bfiss.org