Careers Current Opportunities

Family Outreach Worker

The Family Outreach Worker 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 may involve travel to the West Boundary.  This position will focus on supporting women in the Boundary area but may include supporting all family members.

10 hours per week @ $28.22 per hour.

Please send cover letter and resume to info@bfiss.org by 4:00 pm September 13, 2024 _____________________________________________________________________________________________

Job Title:   CYSN Child and Youth Care Worker
Job Summary: Provides direct, goal-oriented assistance to a child and/or family that has been referred to the program by the Ministry of Children and Youth with Special Needs Worker (MCYSN worker).  The CYSN will work collaboratively with the family and the MCYSN worker to create, update and fulfill service plans and goals to support the child and family.  

20 hours per week @ $25.00 per hour

• ability to fulfill internal and external contract measurables and expectations
• high level of accountability
• ability to lead and participate in ICMs
• ability to work flexible hours (after school, evenings and Fridays)
• work well in a team setting
• have a passion to assist children with diverse needs

Please submit a cover letter and resume to info@bfiss.org by 4:00 pm August 30, 2024.
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Job Title:  CYSN Child and Youth Care Assistant
Job Summary: Assists the CYSN Child and Youth Care Worker with the planning, organization, implementation and evaluation of community-based recreational, social and/or educational activities. Encourages and facilitates clients’ participation in activities.

7 hours per week, wage $21.50 to $23.50 dependent on experience and education

• High Level of accountability
• ability to work flexible hours (after school, evenings and Fridays)
• work well in a team setting
• have a passion to assist children with diverse needs

Please submit a cover letter and resume to info@bfiss.org by 4:00 pm August 30,2024.

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Child Minding

Provide safe, nurturing and developmentally appropriate care to young children while their parents participate in educational groups provided by BFS.

Varied hours dependent on programming.  $20.07 per hour.

For more information email Sandy.podmoroff@bfiss.org or call 250-442-2267 ext 40224.

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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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