Family Intervention Worker

WE’RE HIRING! Family Intervention Worker Youth Services – Family Connections Program Regular Full Time Posting Date: Location: Wage: Hours of Work: Closing Date: August 21, 2026 Surrey, BC $32.03 per hour 35 hours per week September 21, 2026 Options Community Services is a non-profit organization dedicated to delivering social services across the Southern Fraser region (Surrey, Delta, White Rock and Langley) from early childhood to seniors. Our comprehensive range of programs and services relies on collaborative relationships with individuals, businesses, community groups and government bodies to create focused, effective and responsive resources for the community. POSITION OVERVIEW Passionate about providing trauma-informed, strength-based, and culturally responsive outreach and intervention services to youth and their families? We’re looking for an experienced Family Intervention Worker to work collaboratively with various groups to strengthen family relationships, promote stability, and support youth. If you are a strong advocate for youth and families, have lots of experience with reluctant youth while being organized, we want to hear from you! Reporting to the Program Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for working collaboratively with caregivers, schools, service providers, and community partners to strengthen family relationships, improve communication, promote stability, and support youth to remain safely in or reunify with the family home whenever possible. This position also assists in connecting families to appropriate community supports as applicable. The non-standard work schedule is generally Monday to Friday but weekend and evening work is required to meet the needs of youth and families. QUALIFICATIONS The ideal candidate has at least two years of recent experience providing services to youth, preferably youth aged 12-18 and their families and a Diploma in Child and Youth Care or its equivalent combination of relevant education and experience. Access to a reliable, insured vehicle and a valid B.C. driver’s licence is required. This individual brings strong knowledge of adolescent development, family systems, trauma-informed practice, and family preservation approaches. Skilled in assessment, case management, crisis response, advocacy, and service planning, they effectively engage youth and families facing complex barriers. They demonstrate excellent communication, facilitation, and relationship-building abilities, with a culturally sensitive and collaborative approach. Highly adaptable and solution-focused, they can manage competing priorities, exercise sound judgment, and maintain strong partnerships while utilizing electronic client record systems and standard office technology. This role requires the incumbent to undergo a Police Information Check (PIC), and a Vulnerable Sector Check by the Ministry of Justice. HOW TO APPLY If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your RESUME and COVER LETTER through the “APPLY” button. We thank all applicants for their interest in working with OCS. Due to the volume of applicants, only those qualified and shortlisted will be contacted. The land which we are on is the unceded territories of the Coast Salish peoples including Kwantlen, Katzie, Matsqui, Musqueam, Semiahmoo, Tsawwassen, Kwikwetlem and the Sto:lo Nations.

The Family Intervention Worker collaborates with caregivers, schools, and community partners to strengthen family relationships and promote stability for youth. They provide trauma-informed outreach and intervention services to support youth in remaining safely in or reunifying with the family home.

Candidates must have at least two years of recent experience working with youth aged 12-18 and their families, along with a Diploma in Child and Youth Care or equivalent. A valid B.C. driver’s licence and access to a reliable, insured vehicle are required, as is the ability to pass a Police Information Check and Vulnerable Sector Check.

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• Trauma-informed practice
• Strength-based approach
• Case management
• Crisis response
• Advocacy
• Service planning
• Family systems
• Adolescent development
• Family preservation
• Communication
• Facilitation
• Relationship-building
• Cultural sensitivity
• Collaboration
• Electronic client record systems
• Cultural Responsiveness
• Adolescent Psychology
• Case Management
• Social Work
• Crisis Management
• Program Management
• Relationship Building
• Service Planning
• Trauma Care
• Solutions Focused
• Cultural Sensitivity

• Social Services
• Education
• Administrative
• Family Intervention Specialist
• Family / School / General Social Worker
• Social Work and Counselling Professionals
• Child, Family, and School Social Workers

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

35 hours per week