Social Worker

North Okanagan Friendship Center • Vernon, BC, CA • 1w ago

The Social Worker under the direct supervision of the Pregnancy Outreach Program Coordinator will work as a part of a team to provide integrated support services to pregnant and new families with a focus on healthy pregnancy, healthy babies and the transition into parenthood.

Duties will include:

· Provide individual support, resources and information to pregnant people and new families

· Apply trauma-informed practice to provide culturally sensitive consultation, and referrals for identified health and lifestyle risks related to pregnancy, childbirth, and the postnatal period

· Plan information sessions for drop-in programs in conjunction with the

nutritionist coordinator

· Assist and facilitate a weekly drop-in group for the Pregnancy Outreach program

· Assist and facilitate a weekly Postpartum Depression & Anxiety Peer Support Group

· Provide services such as in-home visits and transport clients to and from appointments, as necessary.

· Assist families in connecting with NOFCS programs such as Mental Health, Family Support & Father’s Support, Early Childhood Development and other community programs as needed.

· Network and liaise with community agencies and resources.

· Cultural knowledge and understanding of Indigenous families

· Ability to work independently and as a team. Be reliable and self-motivated.

· Must have good organization, communication and conflict resolution skills

· Ability to work in fast paced environment often dealing with family crisis situations.

· Flexible work hours (evening groups as needed ex. Prenatal classes).

· Assist in evaluation of programs and services offered through the Pregnancy

Outreach Program as requested by the nutritionist coordinator.

· Other duties, as required.

Qualifications

· A Bachelor of Social Work is preferred; or a combination of a social work or human service diploma and 1 year work experience.

· Experience with group facilitation and supporting families