Job Posting: Family Response Worker
Hours: 35 hours/week
Wage: $30.00 - $35.00/hour (depending on experience)
Posted: February 12, 2026
Closing: Open until Filled
Nature of Position:
The Family Response Worker is part of the Ki-Low-Na Friendship Society’s Children and Family team. The Family Response Worker will meet with Indigenous family member(s) and the Ministry of Children and Family Development to develop specific wellness plans. Tasks and timelines will be identified. Family Response Worker will provide regular updates to the family member and the Ministry of Children and Family Development Family Response Worker through verbal contact, written report and family meetings with the Ministry of Children and Family Development Family Response Worker.
Duties:
- Work with the family in their home, and other areas of the community.
- Engage family members in developing support within the Indigenous community, culturally appropriate activities, and Healing Circles.
- Perform assessments for each family referred.
- Be responsible in developing long term wellness plans and provide written reports to family member(s) and referral sources and submit to the Society.
- Be responsible for reviewing developed family plans and provide written reports at agreed upon review dates. Provide the final review and outcome of family plans in written reports upon completion of direct service with family.
- Receive referral of families from the Ministry of Children and Family Development social workers and Ki-Low-Na Friendship Society employees.
- Assist family development plans to enhance family strengths and supportive relationships with the use of Sharing Circles.
- Act as first point of contact for client family emergencies.
- Accompany clients to appointments when required.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Social Work degree
- Knowledge of the Child & Community Service Act
- Knowledge of the child and/or you in care process
- Demonstrate understanding of Status, Non-Status, Metis, Inuit, and On and Off Reserve
- Has experience working with members of the urban Indigenous community
Requirements:
- Must consent to a criminal record check (vulnerable sector)
- Full Valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle, and a clean driver’s abstract
- Own reliable vehicle
- Physical ability to perform the duties of the position
- Model or mentor positive cultural influence, knowledge, and historical understanding of Indigenous issues
Send Resume and Cover Letter to:
Mail: Ki-Low-Na Friendship Society
Attention: Human Resources
442 Leon Ave Kelowna, BC V1Y 6J3
Email: [email protected]
Fax: (250) 861-5514
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $30.00-$35.00 per hour
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
