Careers Current Opportunities

Family Support 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 involves travel to the West Boundary.

Qualifications:

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

This position is up to 21 hours per week at $24 per hour.

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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Program Manager  

Job Summary:

• Plans and directs service programming, provides administrative supervision to program team members.
• Has the ability interpret service contracts and to determine if the contract has been fulfilled by the program workers.  
• Understands and monitors program budgets.
• Develops and establishes standards and accountability/control mechanisms in conjunction with the Leadership Team.
• Collaborates with BFS staff in the implementation of standards with a focus on best practice, BFS policy and effective and respectful policy implementation.
• As a member of the BFS Leadership Team, participates in the development of long range and strategic plans. 
• Reviews service delivery systems and staff responsibilities with the Leadership Team.  Works to actively involve staff in this process.

Qualifications:

• Masters degree or a Bachelor’s degree with a relevant experience in counseling or a related human service field.
• Experience with supervisory duties in an integrated, multi-service organization.
• Direct program delivery experience in the community social services sector with a demonstrated working knowledge of community-based programs and related provincial and community support service systems.

To apply please submit your resume to info@bfiss.org.

Resumes will be reviewed as received.  We thank all applicants for their interest in this position; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Summer Positions: 

Boundary Family Services Society has 2 job opportunities available for young people aged 15-30 that are interested in summer employment.  Some training in the human services field is an asset.  Applicants must have excellent interpersonal skills and good organizational skills.

1. Recreational Program Leader: 

The Recreational Program Leader is interested in working with young children and youth, and experience with children and youth with disabilities is an asset.  We are looking for a fun loving, creative person who really enjoys helping others to be a part of the community.  Applicant must have a full privilege driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle. 30 hours per week for 8 weeks starting June 27, 2022. $18 per hour.

2. Administrative Assistant 

Administrative assistant duties include a variety of office tasks including but not limited to answering phone and in person inquiries, general word processing, filing, organizing spaces.  The position requires well-developed oral, written and interpersonal communication skills and a working knowledge of Microsoft Office. 35 hours per week for 10 weeks starting June 6, 2022.  $18 per hour.

If you would like more information regarding these positions, please call 250-442-2267. 

Glanville Family Centre

Please forward resume with indication of position being applied for to info@bfiss.org by 4:00 pm May 13, 2022.

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

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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.

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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.

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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:

• 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

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