Aboriginal Family Support Worker
Boundary Family Services (BFS) is inviting applications for the position of Aboriginal Family Support Worker. This is a 29 hour per week position that must be worked within a flexible schedule that may include some evening and weekend work. The purpose of this position is to promote healthy family functioning and to work with Aboriginal families to reduce risk to children through support to children, youth and families.
Applicants must have a vehicle in good working order and be able to travel within the Boundary area, from Christina Lake to Beaverdell, as a part of the position. Criminal record check and driver’s abstract will be required.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Job Skills and Abilities
Preferred Qualifications
Please forward resume to info@bfiss.org
Resumes will be reviewed as they are received. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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West Boundary CAPC
The CAPC program provides group-based parent support to parents and families with children 0-6 years of age. In addition, the CAPC Worker is involved in activities that promote community capacity in relation to families with young children.
Education, Training and Experience:
Job Skills and Abilities:
Please forward resume to info@bfiss.org
We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Better at Home West Boundary Service Coordinator
Under the direction of the Better At Home Program Coordinator, the Service Coordinator manages the day-to-day operation of the program including coordinating services and volunteers as well as working collaboratively with the Program Coordinator on program tasks.
Up to 10 hours per week on a flexible schedule
$22.50 per hour
Tasks include but are not limited to interviewing senior's to determine their need and suitability for the program, interview and coordinate volunteers, maintain records and documentation, plan and attend community events to help promote the program.
How to Apply:
Please forward resume to info@bfiss.org
Resumes will be reviewed as they are received. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Family Support Worker: Boundary Family Services
Job Description:
Boundary Family Services (BFS) is looking for a Family Support Worker to implement intervention plans within program guidelines and provides referrals, support, guidance and problem solving to participants to address issues related to family functioning. Applicant must be willing to work a flexible schedule that could include work outside office and normal working hours and work involving travel to the West Boundary.
Job Type: Part-time
Hours: 0-40/week
Salary: $24.00/hour
Schedule: Flexible
What You Should Bring to the Team:
What You Will Love About Us:
Benefits Include:
How to Apply:
Please forward resume to info@bfiss.org
Resumes will be reviewed as they are received. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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 Causal
Hours: 0-40/week
Salary: $21.30/hour
Schedule: Rotating schedule, days, nights, and weekends
Key Duties:
What You Should Bring to the Team:
What You Will Love About Us:
Benefits Include:
* 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.
Volunteer Cook Helper - Baby's Best Chance
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.
Volunteer Program Assistant - Baby's Best Chance
Are you interested in supporting parents and young children in your community? Boundary Family Services Baby’s Best Chance and Parents of Young Children groups are looking for volunteers to support program delivery to parents of children aged 0 to 6 years old. Call Cynthia 250-442-2267 (40223) for more information.
Child Minder Assistant
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:
For more information please call Boundary Family Services at 250-442-2267 or email resume to info@bfiss.org
Boundary Family Services is committed to maintaining the health and safety of our participants through our Communicable Diseases Plan:
- Please do not attend the centre or outdoor groups if you are not feeling well
- Physical distancing with staff and other participants is encouraged
- Practice healthy hand hygiene by washing your hands or using the provided hand sanitizer when entering the centre or attending an outdoor group
- Enhanced cleaning measures are in place in all areas
- Masks are no longer mandatory in indoor spaces
Thank you for your cooperation in helping to keep our community safe and healthy.
Boundary Family Services provides a wide variety of programs to meet the interests and needs of children, youth and families throughout the Boundary.
A Boundary Family Centre is located in each Elementary School from Christina Lake to Beaverdell 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.