Job Summary

We are seeking an is seeking an enthusiastic and compassionate Family & Youth Program Facilitator to plan and deliver evidence-informed parenting, child, and youth programs that strengthen families, promote healthy child development, build resilience, and support positive mental health and well-being.

Key Responsibilities:

- Parent & Caregiver Education
- Child & Youth Programming
- Program Planning & Coordination
- Family & Participant Support
- Community Collaboration
- Documentation, Evaluation & Quality Improvement
- Organizational Responsibilities

Qualifications

Education

Diploma or Degree in one of the following is preferred:

- Social Work
- Human Services
- Child and Youth Care
- Early Childhood Education
- Family Studies
- Psychology
- Education
- Recreation Therapy
- Or a related human services discipline

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Experience

Preference will be given to applicants with experience in:

- Group facilitation
- Parent education
- Child and youth programming
- Early childhood development
- Positive Youth Development
- Community-based programming
- Family support services
- Working with vulnerable children, youth, and families
- Program planning and evaluation
- School-based programming

Experience delivering evidence-informed parenting and youth programs is considered an asset.

Requirements





The successful candidate must maintain:

- Satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search.
- Satisfactory Intervention Record Check.
- Valid Standard First Certification.
- Valid Class 5 Driver's License and valid registration.
- Reliable vehicle for travel throughout Grande Prairie and surrounding communities.
- Minimum $2,000,000 automobile liability insurance including business use.

Working Conditions

- Full time position (35 hours per week).
- Work is performed in schools, community facilities, partner agencies, GPFES locations, and other community settings.
- Regular travel throughout Grande Prairie and surrounding communities is required.
- Occasional evening and weekend programming may be required.
- Moderate lifting and transportation of program supplies and materials is required.

Core Competencies

- Group Facilitation
- Parent & Caregiver Education
- Child & Youth Development
- Positive Youth Development
- Trauma-Informed Practice
- Family-Centred Practice
- Relationship Building
- Community Collaboration
- Program Planning & Coordination
- Communication & Presentation
- Cultural Responsiveness
- Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
- Documentation & Outcome Measurement
- Professional Ethics & Accountability

Pay: $26.00-$27.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

📌 Family & Youth Program Facilitator (Canada)
🏢 Grande Prairie Family Education Society
📍 Canada