Family Reunification Worker
Study Wings – Whitetail House

Position Overview

Study Wings is seeking a qualified Family Reunification Worker to provide direct support to parents and children residing together at Whitetail House during the reunification process.

This position supports family stability, parenting capacity, and healthy relationships through practical coaching, consistent guidance, and support with daily routines. The Family Reunification Worker works collaboratively with families, caseworkers, and other service providers to advance identified reunification goals while prioritizing children’s safety, development, and emotional well-being.

The successful candidate will demonstrate sound professional judgment, strong boundaries, and the ability to work independently within a residential family setting. Support is delivered through trauma-informed, strengths-based, culturally responsive, and relationship-based practice.

Key Responsibilities

- Establish respectful, professional relationships with parents and children that support engagement, accountability, and progress toward reunification goals.
- Provide practical parenting support and coaching in daily routines, including meal preparation, school readiness, household responsibilities, and bedtime.
- Model positive parenting strategies, developmentally appropriate expectations, emotional regulation, and effective communication.
- Support parents in recognizing and responding to their children’s emotional, developmental, and attachment needs.
- Help families navigate conflict and stressful situations using de-escalation and trauma-informed approaches.
- Promote parental confidence, independence, and increasing responsibility for daily family care.
- Implement identified family support strategies in collaboration with the family, caseworkers,



and other involved professionals.
- Facilitate access to community resources, cultural supports, and relevant services.
- Maintain timely, accurate, and objective documentation of observations, interventions, progress, and concerns.
- Recognize and respond to safety concerns in accordance with organizational policies, reporting requirements, and established procedures.
- Maintain confidentiality, professional boundaries, and clear role expectations.
- Contribute to a safe, consistent, respectful, and culturally responsive home environment.

Required Qualifications and Experience

- A completed diploma or degree in Child and Youth Care, Social Work, Human Services, Psychology, Addictions and Mental Health, Education, or another directly related field.
- A minimum of two years of relevant experience supporting youth with complex behavioural, mental health, developmental, substance use, or child intervention needs.
- Demonstrated experience working independently in family reunification, crisis response, outreach, or a comparable human services setting.
- Practical knowledge of trauma-informed, strengths-based, person-centred, culturally responsive, and relationship-based care.
- An understanding of child development, attachment, family dynamics, and the impact of trauma, mental health concerns, and substance use on family functioning.
- An understanding of confidentiality, duty of care, mandatory reporting obligations,



and professional scope of practice.

Required Skills and Competencies

- Sound judgment and the ability to assess situations, recognize risk, prioritize responsibilities, and make safe decisions under pressure.
- Strong verbal communication, written documentation, conflict resolution, and interpersonal skills.
- The ability to provide respectful, nonjudgmental guidance while maintaining clear expectations and skilled boundaries.
- The ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with families, colleagues, and external service providers.
- Cultural humility and respect for each family’s identity, traditions, and community connections.
- Professional accountability, including the ability to respond constructively to feedback, address errors, and maintain performance standards.
- The ability to meet the physical and emotional demands of the position.
- Dependability and consistent attendance.

Scheduling Requirements

Applicants must be available to work split shifts, weekends, and statutory holidays.

Conditions of Employment

Successful applicants must provide:

- A current Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search.
- A current Child Intervention Record Check.
- A valid Alberta Class 5 driver’s licence and a satisfactory driver’s abstract.
- Current Standard First Aid and CPR certification.
- Valid Alberta Food Safety Basics certification, or the ability to obtain it before beginning independent shifts.
- Verification of education, credentials, and any additional training identified in the application.
- Recent professional references.

Reliable transportation and the ability to report consistently for scheduled shifts are required.

Pay: From $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

- On-site parking

Work Location: In person

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