Position Description: The Family Wellness Support Worker supports the delivery of community-based programs and services that promote family wellbeing, healthy living, self-sufficiency, and community connection. Working collaboratively with the Family Wellness Coordinator, staff, volunteers, facilitators, and participants, the role helps create accessible, inclusive, and welcoming programs that respond to community needs, reduce barriers to participation, and strengthen individual and family resilience. Reports To:
- Director of Programs Consults With:
- Family Wellness Coordinator
- Program Planning Team

Key Responsibilities
- Resource Development: Assist with developing and maintaining a resource pathway toolkit to help families navigate community services and supports.
- Community Connections: Build and maintain positive working relationships with community agencies, service providers, and partners. Stay informed about community resources, emerging needs, and social service trends.
- Program Coordination: Support program scheduling, facilitator and volunteer coordination, room setup, supplies, and other activities to ensure programs run smoothly.
- Program Facilitation: Assist in planning, developing, and facilitating wellness programs that respond to community interests, emerging needs, and the social determinants of health.
- Participant Support and Engagement: Connect with participants to understand their needs and interests, encourage participation, and support the development of accessible, relevant programming.
- Food and Basic Needs Support: Work with the Community Food Coordinator to coordinate snacks and meals,



support food-related activities,
- Community Building: Help maintain welcoming, secure, inclusive spaces where individuals and families can build connections, access resources, and participate in community activities.
- Team Collaboration: Work collaboratively with the Family Wellness Coordinator, Director of Programs, Community Food Coordinator, and other staff to support programming and respond to emerging community needs. Participate in reflective practice with the Director of Programs.
- Program Records and Evaluation: Track attendance, collect participant feedback, maintain program records, and contribute to reporting and ongoing program improvement. Required Qualifications
- Experience supporting or delivering community-based, family, or educational programs.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to coordinate activities and manage competing priorities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work respectfully with people from diverse backgrounds.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and independently when required.
- Flexible, adaptable, and responsive to changing program and community needs.




- Willingness to work occasional evenings for programs or community events.
- Valid driver's license and access to a vehicle, with the ability to undertake occasional driving as required. Preferred Qualifications
- Education or experience in family support, social services, community development, education, public health, or a related field.
- Experience working with families and individuals facing social or economic barriers.
- Knowledge of inclusive and accessible approaches to community programming.
- Experience with food security initiatives, nutrition programming, or family wellness supports. Compensation & Employment Terms
- Hourly Rate: $23.50 per hour, plus 4% vacation pay.
- Hours: 17.5 hours per week.
- Term: One year, subject to available funding.
- Funding: Continuation of the position beyond the funded term is dependent on the availability of funding. Chebucto Family Centre Mission: To nurture and enhance the quality of life of families through the delivery of community-based programs and services. Chebucto Family Centre is dedicated to inclusiveness and equity. We are looking for talented individuals to join our team and welcome applicants from all diverse groups. To help us achieve our diversity goals, we encourage applicants to self-identify in their cover letter. Please submit a cover letter and resume via email to Director of Programs, at [email protected] Closing date: November 11, 2026 Work

Location:
In person Pay: $23.50 per hour Expected hours: 17.5 per week Work

Location:
In person

📌 Family Wellness Support Worker (Halifax Regional Municipality)
🏢 Chebucto Family Centre (Home of the Guardian Angel)
📍 Halifax Regional Municipality