29 Oct
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Bridges Family Programs Associaiton of Southeastern Alberta
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Brooks
29 Oct
Bridges Family Programs Associaiton of Southeastern Alberta
Brooks
HVP is an early intervention program designed to support families in providing a nurturing, stimulating and safe environment for their children. It promotes positive parent-child interaction, healthy growth and development, increases family knowledge and usage of community supports, and improves parents’ ability to identify needs and develop skills and confidence. Please refer to www.bridgesfamilyprograms.com for more information about this impactful program
Key responsibilities
:
- Maintain a trusting, supportive relationship with families by providing information and support through regular home visits, meetings, phone calls, case conferences, etc.
- Utilize a family-centered, strength-based, solution-focused approach to assist families in developing goals.
- At the request of an individual, advocate with them or on their behalf.
- Provide information on parent-child interaction, child development, mental health, childhood attachment, the dynamics of child abuse/neglect and other related information, to teach positive parenting and promote independence and a healthy environment for the family.
- Assist individuals in accessing community resources.
- Complete child developmental assessments.
- Maintain program participant files & enter statistical data into a computer data base.
Qualifications:
- Degree/Diploma in a related human service field or 3 years related experience in a Human Service Field. *Diploma/Degree preferred*.
- Strong interpersonal communication, organization and administrative skills.
- Experience in family support practice would be an asset.
- An understanding of the diversity,
customs and traditions of Indigenous people and diverse multi-cultural populations is considered an asset.
- Strong computer skills & ability to work under tight deadlines. This permanent position is 40 hours per week. The work week is generally Monday to Friday, with day and evening work required. The starting date is negotiable but anticipated in November 2026. The wage for this position is $25.35-$26.13 per hour, depending on education and experience. The successful applicant must have a reliable, insured vehicle for daily use, a valid Driver’s Licence and valid vehicle registration. *
We offer
a great team, a positive working environment, flexibility, career development training, 3 weeks of paid vacation per year, paid personal leave days, employee benefits and a great work-life balance
* If you have a desire to work with families and our team, and want *to make a difference*, please email your current resume with 2 references and a cover letter to:
[email protected] Attention: Caitlin Hok by November 6th, 2026 at 4:30pm. Successful applicants are required to provide a clear Criminal Records with Vulnerable Sector check completed through the Medicine Hat Police Dept. or RCMP, Child Intervention Records Check and a Drivers Abstract. *It is highly encouraged you apply for these checks and have them available during the interview process.* We look forward to meeting you
Job Type
Full-time Pay: $25.35-$26.13 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
- Work from home Work
Location:
In person
📌 Family Support Worker (Brooks)
🏢 Bridges Family Programs Associaiton of Southeastern Alberta
📍 Brooks