Resource Worker, Project Parent – Term

**JOB OPPORTUNITY:** **Resource Worker, Project Parent –** **Term** Resource Worker – Project Parent, Term Competition #XX-26 **About Our Opportunity** ========================= This multi-faceted **term position** works with Family Counsellors to support clients in securing and moving to permanent housing; securing appropriate childcare for their children and linking clients to appropriate community resources. In addition to working closely with families, this job requires that the Resource Worker will continuously update relevant information related to housing and daycare. **We Value You- Benefits:** * Flexible scheduling to accommodate life work balance * Three weeks’ vacation for full-time staff \* entitlement increases from there * Three paid household leave days a year\* * Two paid Wellness Days a year * Paid sick days * Two and a half-paid Agency days for full-time staff \* * Five paid days for education leave/year * One paid Moving Day/year * Subsidized professional association annual dues (if applicable) * Referral bonus program * Milestone celebrations * On-the-job education through various Lunch and Learns * Safe and Respectful Work Environment * Opportunities for Growth * Ongoing support, mentoring, and recognition to help with engagement and career growth * A work culture that values transparency, teamwork, learning, fairness, and integrity * (pro-rated for part-time staff) **Pension:** Municipal Pension Plan enrollment for eligible employees **Work Hours:** Part-time working 17.5 Hours per week **Salary:** GS9 Step 1 $28.81 per hour **Location:** Work in the culturally diverse communities of Surrey, White Rock, Delta and Langley (*in office, within the community and at home*) **Role End Date:** 18 months, or until return of incumbent **What do you need to succeed?** ================================ **Education, Training, Experience** * Two year diploma in youth care or two years post secondary education in a related field * Current First Aid certification is an asset. * Two years of experience working with high risk families and/or children **Knowledge, Skills, Abilities** * Basic knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Outlook, MS Teams * Competence with technology and internet skills (ability to navigate multiple resources, forms, online systems) * Excellent communication/interpersonal skills * Awareness of community services, resources and systems * Ability to work independently and/or as part of a team * Ability to multitask, showing initiative and flexibility * Ability to maintain a schedule that allows for both day and evening work, and a willingness and ability to work with other systems * Ability to teach parenting life skills like cooking, cleaning and child care. * Ability to assist clients apply for housing, daycare, income assistance and other resources. * Work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions that enhance organization effectiveness. * Attend staff/team mee