Family Support Workers
Core
Assist Social Workers and Welfare Workers by providing essential services, support, and resource coordination to families and vulnerable individuals.
Role type
Associate-level community support worker
Builds
Educational, training, and support programs for families, children, and disabled individuals
Domain
Social services / Community welfare
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Client needs assessment, program planning and implementation, interview skills, progress monitoring, referral management, community resource evaluation, stakeholder liaison, report writing, funding submissions
Preferred skills
Experience with probation/parole supervision, youth support, adult service units, group housing, government institutions
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Assess clients' needs and develop support programs; conduct interviews to understand challenges; monitor and report on client progress; refer clients to other agencies; liaise with community groups, welfare agencies, and government bodies; provide support and care for children and disabled individuals; supervise offenders on probation and parole; assist young people with social, emotional, and financial issues; prepare funding submissions and reports
Seniority
Associate, hands-on IC