Family Support Education Consultant - Full Time

Kinsight is an accredited non-profit organization and a charity. We work alongside families of children, youth and adults with developmental delays or disabilities to support growth, development and personal well-being. Consider joining our dedicated staff teams, connected through a shared vision to create a world where Everyone’s welcome. Everyone belongs. Everywhere.  We value the work that we do, as well as the people we work with. Your unique contribution and talents could help us to create new options and opportunities for the people we support in our communities!

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Family and Individual Support and Education Liaison promotes community awareness, inclusion, and participation for families of children and youth who need additional support, as well as adults with developmental disabilities. This role coordinates multidisciplinary supports, delivers home- and community-based services, works within the school system and other formal support systems as required. The role partners with families to support child development and inclusion. The position requires a strong understanding of child development, disability, family systems, and community resources, along with a strengths-based and culturally responsive approach.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

• A 4-year degree from an Institution of recognized standing in a field related to Family Support (e.g. education, social work or psychology).
• Maintain a satisfactory criminal record check throughout employment
• A valid BC Class 5 Driver’s License and maintenance of a satisfactory driving record
• Required to use personal vehicle
• First Aid/CPR & MANDT training
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends (flextime schedule)
• Requires union membership
  

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum three years of experience facilitating a process of individual planning and service coordination for families of children with additional support needs.
• Knowledge of and demonstrated experience working proactively and collaboratively with community agencies and government systems and services, including related service providers.
• Knowledge of and experience working with community agencies and government systems and services, including the education system, Ministry of Children and Family Development, and Community Living British Columbia, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction, and others as required.
  

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Demonstrated understanding of core issues related to community living across an individual’s lifetime and an ability to support families and individuals in addressing those issues within a family and person-centered/ directed model.
• Strong understanding of family-centered practice, family systems theory, principles of positive psychology, and strengths-based approaches.
• Ability to build relationships that strengthen inclusion and participation within the community.
• Ability to support children, youth and adults to develop self-advocacy skills, self-determination and choice.
• Development and facilitation of new programs and initiatives to advance the well-being of children, youth and families in alignment with the organization's overall plans and objectives 

• Represent and advocate for children and youth with disabilities, their families and the organization on various local and provincial committees 
• Develop and facilitate a range of regular education, support and networking events for families  
• Develop and facilitate a range of social and educational group opportunities for youth to advance their self-determination, choice, independence and community connections 

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal, including record keeping, reporting, facilitation, presentation and public speaking skills).

Ability to work as an effective team member and demonstrated practical experience in exercising independent judgment and initiative.  

To learn more about Kinsight:

• Watch this video:  Kinsight in our Community
• Visit our website: www.kinsight.org