Athabasca County, known for its natural beauty and abundant outdoor activities, is located in the geographic center of Alberta. Surrounded by rolling forests and the winding Athabasca River, the region offers year-round recreation such as hiking, fishing, boating, camping, snowmobiling, and cross-country skiing.

Major highways—2, 55, 63, and 813—connect Athabasca County to Edmonton, Fort McMurray, Slave Lake, and the Wabasca-Demarais area, making it easily accessible for visitors and businesses alike. The County is home to a population of just over 11,000, including the historic Town of Athabasca, the Village of Boyle, eight summer villages, and 11 hamlets, all within its boundaries.

Residents enjoy a strong sense of community, excellent schools, and a variety of local events and festivals celebrating the region’s rich cultural heritage and vibrant rural lifestyle.

If you’re seeking a workplace that offers the following, we invite you to join our team:

- Fosters a culture of fairness and mutual respect,
- Provides competitive wages,
- Offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health and dental coverage, pension plan, life insurance, a personal health & learning spending account, and a membership discount at the regional multiplex,
- Invests in training and development to support your success,
- Promotes a positive attitude toward work-life balance, and
- Recognizes your contributions, values your skills, and maintains a COR-certified Health & Safety program.

Athabasca County is currently accepting applications for a term, full-time Family Wellness Worker to join our FCSS team. Under the direction of the Wellness Team Lead,



the Family Wellness Worker assists families and youth to develop skills to maintain positive relationships and a secure, healthy home environment while helping navigate community resources. The ideal candidate will be a reliable and motivated individual with previous experience supporting individuals and families facing multiple risk factors.

Key Responsibilities:

- Assess individual and family needs and goals to determine the level of support required.
- To work with individuals and families to develop solution-focused goals and preventive action plans.
- Manage client caseloads, open new files, monitor and evaluate client progress, and close complete client files.
- Meet with clients in their homes, in the FCSS office, or in the community to provide family support resources and information.
- Develop and maintain consistent and accurate records regarding client contacts, consultations, and referrals.
- Complete all necessary reporting requirements outlined in the Children & Family Services grant agreement.
- Be an active participant in the FCSS Wellness Team.
- Develop and maintain positive and informed relationships within the Northern Lakes Family Resource Network, and with other service providers, agencies, and community groups.
- The duties and responsibilities outlined above are representative, but not all-inclusive.





Key Qualifications & Skills:

- Degree or Diploma in Social Work, Human Services, Education or related field is required.
- Minimum of 2 - 3 years of experience working with children and families.
- Extensive knowledge of and experience dealing with a variety of issues affecting families.
- Demonstrates strong ethics in decision making with knowledge of confidentiality, Protection of Privacy Act, Access to Information Act, and Children First Act.
- Current/updated Suicide Intervention and Standard First Aid and CPR is required. Additional training in Diversity and Cultural Awareness, Youth Development and Trauma Informed Practice is considered an asset.
- An RCMP Criminal Record Check (vulnerable sector) and Child Intervention Record Check from Children & Family Services will be required.
- Crisis intervention, problem solving, conflict and mediation skills are required.
- Strong verbal & written communication skills, organizational skills with attention to detail.
- Case management/professional documentation skills.
- Time management, goal setting, service planning and implementation are key skills.
- Proficiency working with Microsoft Office Suite preferred.
- Applicant must have a valid driver’s license and a reliable vehicle with business insurance, as this position involves traveling.

The salary range for this position is $69,579.73 -$87,029.58 per annum. This posting will remain open until August 11, 2026. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Pay: $69,579.73-$87,029.58 per year

Work Location: In person

📌 Family Wellness Worker (Athabasca)
🏢 Athabasca County
📍 Athabasca