Family service worker

CFMWS - WHERE PURPOSE MEETS PASSION!At Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS), we?re more than just a workplace; we?re a proud community dedicated to supporting Canadian Armed Forces members, veterans and their families in their daily lives. We carefully curate and provide programs and services designed to meet their unique needs and enhance their mental, social, physical, financial and familial well-being. CFMWS employees deliver programs and services including recreation, sports and fitness programs, customized financial services, retail services, access to retail savings and discounts and offers family support and organizes charity events. Our success stems from living our values. Our employees care about their role in supporting Canadian Armed Forces members, veterans and their families and act with integrity in all they do. Thriving in our close-knit environment, we act as one team with one mission. We constantly seek new ideas and creative ways to deliver the best possible programs and services. As an employer, we offer a commitment to your health, wellness and growth. We provide a diverse range of roles across many locations and a career where you can make a meaningful impact. THE ROLEThe Family Transition Advisor (FTA) is based at the Transition Centre in Halifax and provides regional Military to Civilian Transition services to families of Canadian Armed Forces members across Nova Scotia and Newfoundland. As the family?s primary point of contact for transition support, the FTA helps families understand the transition process, identify strengths, priorities and potential challenges, and develop a personalized Family Transition Plan. Using a confidential, family-centred and strengths-based approach, the FTA completes intake and needs assessment, supports transition planning and navigation, provides information and education, and coordinates referrals to Military Family Resource Centres, community services and other partners. The FTA leads family navigation and transition planning before release and works with the family?s consent to support coordinated service delivery. The FTA collaborates with Transition Centre personnel, Family Liaison Officers, Veteran Family Program Coordinators, Military Family Resource Centres and other service partners to provide consistent and seamless family experience. The role maintains current knowledge of resources across the area of responsibility, develops regional and community partnerships, completes warm handoffs when ongoing or specialized support is required, and contributes service data and family feedback to strengthen national consistency, program quality and continuous improvement. This client-focused role requires strong communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills, as well as adaptability, sound judgment, and leadership. The successful candidate will be responsible for non-clinical case coordination and must be able to work independently within a national service delivery framework. QUALIFICATIONS NEEDEDEducation, Certifications and Licenses College diploma or certificate in Social Service, Adult Education, Community Development or a related field AND some years of experience in human sciences or a related field Experience In developing and delivering information sessions to groups and individuals In working with adults, children, and youths In community development In working with a wide cross-section of the community representing diverse backgrounds, cultures and social-economic circumstances and divergent goals