Careers Current Opportunities

 Legal Support Services Worker

35 Flexible hours per month at $28.22/hour (with certain set days/times for court appearances)

This program is funded by Legal Aid BC and is a linking program to legal services for the Boundary Region (Christina Lake to Rock Creek). This program does not provide legal advice or victim assistance services. It IS NOT providing legal advice nor providing victims assistance services.

Job requirements include but are not limited to:

A high level of maturity and the ability to “meet people where they are at”

Ability to work in an inclusive way that takes diversity, inclusion and reconciliation into account

Excellent written, verbal and in-person communication skills

Working knowledge of Office 365 and internet research skill as well as the ability to fill out online forms

Ability to manage time effectively

Ability to work both independently and in a team-setting

Valid Class 5 license with reliable vehicle

Must be able to pass a vulnerable populations criminal records check

Comprehensive understanding of confidentiality

Candidates should possess a minimum of a diploma in Human Services, with BA/BSc preferred and at least one full year of front-line service delivery in last three calendar years. A combination of education/skills and experience may be considered.

To apply please email resume and cover letter to info@bfiss.org by 4:00PM November 18, 2024.

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Job Title:   CYSN Child and Youth Care Worker
Job Summary: Provides direct, goal-oriented assistance to a child and/or family that has been referred to the program by the Ministry of Children and Youth with Special Needs Worker (MCYSN worker).  The CYSN will work collaboratively with the family and the MCYSN worker to create, update and fulfill service plans and goals to support the child and family.  

27 hours per week @ $25.00 per hour

• ability to fulfill internal and external contract measurables and expectations
• high level of accountability
• ability to lead and participate in ICMs
• ability to work flexible hours (after school, evenings and Fridays)
• work well in a team setting
• have a passion to assist children with diverse needs

Please submit a cover letter and resume to info@bfiss.org by 4:00 pm January 15, 2025.

Resumes will be considered as received.

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PEACE Program Support Worker

The Prevention, Education, Advocacy, Counselling and Empowerment (PEACE) program is for children and youth experiencing violence. It is a free, confidential program across BC for children and youth aged 3 to 18 who have experienced domestic violence.

Based on psycho-educational methods, PEACE programs provide individual and group counselling to help children and youth:
*Understand what violence is, that they are not alone, and that the violence is not their fault
*Identify support networks and develop a safety plan
*Identify their feelings and express them in healthy ways
*Recognize their strengths and increase their self-confidence
*Develop problem solving and coping skills

This position is to cover a leave. The successful applicant will work alongside the current worker 20 hours per week, starting January 2, 2025. The position will be 34.5 hours per week at $29.56 per hour once the leave commences (date to be determined soon).

Please send cover letter and resume to info@bfiss.org by 4:00pm December 16, 2024.

We thank all that apply but only those shortlisted will be contacted.

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Child Minding

Provide safe, nurturing and developmentally appropriate care to young children while their parents participate in educational groups provided by BFS.

Varied hours dependent on programming.  $20.07 per hour.

For more information email Sandy.podmoroff@bfiss.org or call 250-442-2267 ext 40224.

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Shelter Support Worker: Safe Stay Shelter

Job Description:  
Boundary Family Services (BFS) is looking for a Shelter Support Worker who will provide direct support to the clientele of the Safe Stay Shelter. Applicant must be willing to work a flexible schedule that could include night shifts and weekend work. A criminal record check will be required.

Job Type: Part-time, Full-time, and Casual
Hours: 0-40/week
Salary: $25.10/hour
Schedule: Rotating schedule, days, nights, and weekends

Key Duties:

• Receive and admit clients.
• Assess and assist with client personal needs.
• Communicate effectively with clients through active listening and problem-solving.
• Recommend appropriate community resources.
• Monitor client activities and provide effective intervention in crisis situations.
• Prepare and serve meals as required.
• Clean all areas as assigned on a regular basis.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of clients.
• Support a harm reduction model in the community.

What You Should Bring to the Team:

• Strong communication skills specifically in conflict resolution and nonviolent crisis intervention
• Experience working in a shelter environment.
• Experience with life skills such as cooking, and cleaning.
• Knowledge of harm reduction, community service agencies and the homeless population.
• Ability to use sound judgement, perform job duties with minimal supervision and problem solve.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with residents, staff, community agencies and the public.

What You Will Love About Us:

• Fun and friendly team
• Casual dress code
• Benefits
• Training Opportunities

Benefits Include:

• Extended health care plan
• Dental plan
• Life insurance
• Long-term Disability

* Benefits begin after a probationary period

How to Apply:

Please forward your resume to info@bfiss.org

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

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