The Kitimat Community Development Centre is a CARF accredited, non-profit organization that serves Kitimat and KitamaatVillage. We offer three streams of support services for families, children and adult services that support a fully inclusive and inviting environment.
Our mission is to serve and support people of all abilities to reach their personal potential, and to improve the quality of life for all members of our community.
Come and be apart of making an impact in our Kitimat Community!
Individual and Family Support Worker
Join our team and make a difference - one person, one family, one day at a time!
About the Role
This is a one-year (12 months) maternity coverage position
As an Individual and Family Support Worker, you’ll be part of a passionate team dedicated to helping people thrive - whether it’s empowering adults with disabilities or supporting families to build stronger, healthier connections.
This unique role combines two incredible programs:
- Community Living BC (CLBC)
Support adults with developmental disabilities to live fulfilling, independent, and connected lives. You’ll promote their physical, emotional, and mental well-being through personalized, one-on-one support.
- Family Preservation and Supervised Access
The Family Preservation Program enhances the capacity of families to manage everyday challenges by providing individualized and family-centered support. The program promotes positive parent-child relationships and delivers services in alignment with the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) contract.
Supervised Access
Supervised Access is a referral-based program that facilitates and monitors visits between children in care and their biological families, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for family connection and interaction.
Duties and Responsibilities:
No two days are the same! You’ll get to:
- Build supportive, trusting relationships with individuals and families.
- Provide hands-on, individualized support tailored to each person’s needs.
- Encourage positive parenting and meaningful parent-child connections.
- Help individuals develop essential life skills - from daily living tasks to social engagement.
- Collaborate on creating and updating individualized service plans.
- Connect families and individuals to community programs, resources, and opportunities.
- Organize workshops and group support sessions.
- Create and share helpful resource materials for families.
- Maintain accurate and confidential records
- Participate in team meetings, planning sessions, and ongoing training.
- Write reports and complete documentation for funders and partners.
- Continue learning and growing through professional development.
Qualifications
- A degree or diploma in a related field (Social Work, Child and Youth Care, Education, Psychology, or similar).
- Experience supporting individuals and families - you know how to connect, encourage, and empower.
- Strong communication skills and a team-player attitude.
- A commitment to compassion, respect, and inclusion in all you do.
Other Requirements
- Clear Criminal Record Check
- Valid Driver’s License and safe driving record
- First Aid & CPR Certification
- Access to a reliable vehicle or other safe transportation
- Flexibility to work evenings and weekends
Why Join Us?
You’ll be part of a supportive, caring team that values creativity, collaboration, and community. Every day brings new opportunities to make a real impact and celebrate small (and big!) victories with the people you support.
If you’re passionate about helping others, love variety in your work, and believe in the power of connection - we’d love to hear from you!