FASD Key Worker
Job No:
PCRS985
Location:
Surrey
FASD Key Worker
FASD Key Worker Program, Surrey
Regular Part Time (up to 28 hours weekly) | Grid 23 ($41.56 - $43.42/hour) | Reporting to: Director of Operations, Fraser South
Pacific Community Resources Society is committed to diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from people of all gender identities and expressions, persons with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, and visible minorities. Persons who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact our HR department at hr@pcrs.ca. Personal information will be kept confidential.
Note: This posting has been updated as of March 20, 2026.
Opportunity
Pacific Community Resources Society is seeking a part-time Key Worker to support youth and families impacted by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and Complex Developmental Behavioural Conditions (CDBC), consistent with the provincial FASD Key Worker model. This non-clinical role focuses on FASD-informed education, caregiver support, and system navigation to strengthen family capacity and stability.
The Key Worker provides practical, strengths-based support to caregivers and youth through individualized assistance, facilitation of parent and caregiver support groups, and delivery of community-based education and training related to FASD and CDBC. The role emphasizes advocacy, coordination across school, child welfare, and community systems, and supporting caregivers to understand and respond to FASD-related needs.
A strong understanding of Indigenous Cultural Safety, family and community systems, and experience in group facilitation and advocacy are essential.
This position is not eligible for a remote work agreement and flexibility is required, as some evening hours may be needed to accommodate caregiver schedules and group programming.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's in Social Work, Counselling, Psychology, or Education from a post-secondary institution of recognized standing and at least 2 years directly related experience
- Excellent working knowledge of/experience working with people impacted by FASD and CDBCs
- Sound knowledge of/experience with case management, family support/counselling, and support theories
- Significant experience working in social services, providing public presentations, and facilitating educational and/or support groups
- Ministry of Justice Criminal Record Check (including the vulnerable sector check)
- Valid B.C. driver's license
- Use of a reliable personal vehicle with Business Use insurance coverage - Mileage is paid.
Additional Assets
- Ability to meaningfully connect with youth and families
- Excellent communication and community development skills
About PCRS
Pacific Community Resources Society (PCRS) is a large not-for-profit agency that serves some of the most vulnerable people in our communities from Vancouver to Hope. We work with youth and vulnerable adults in the areas of education, employment, housing, substance use and mental health, and youth and family support services. We are CARF Accredited and a Certified Living Wage Employer.
We are grateful to operate on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the xʷm əθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh), Qw'?ntl'en (Kwantlen), se’mya’me (Semiahmoo), sc̓əwaθən məsteyəxʷ (Tsawwassen), q̓ic̓əy (Katzie), kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Coquitlam), qiqéyt (Qayqayt), máthxwi (Matsqui) and Stó:lō Nations.
Our Vision Everyone thriving in strong, healthy communities!
Our Mission To inspire healthy and inclusive communities through leadership and collaboration.
Our Values Advocacy, Diversity and Inclusion, Empowerment, Service Excellence, Stewardship, Well-being
We Offer Our Staff
- Equitable Base Pay – we are a Certified Living Wage Employer
- Generous paid vacation time, personal time, sick time; additional paid time off for life events
- Additional paid holidays, ex. Easter Monday, Boxing Day *
- Extended health, prescription, dental & vision care plan, with 100% Employer-Paid Premiums*
- Disability and Life Insurance Coverage *
- Employee & Family Assistance Program including preventative health & counselling *
- Membership in the Municipal Pension Plan with generous employer contributions *
- Flexible schedules and earned time off program *
- Full-day agency orientation and extensive training, with regular ongoing performance evaluations
- In-house digital and classroom learning opportunities; staff funding for professional development *
- Opportunities to use your voice & participate in committees on policy, wellness, safety, EDI, etc.
* Eligibility will vary depending on terms and role requirements – details for this posting will be provided on request.