11 Nov
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The Family Centre of Northern Alberta
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Edmonton
11 Nov
The Family Centre of Northern Alberta
Edmonton
Why work with us:The Family Centre is currently looking for two (2) individuals to provide support to families. We are focused on Trauma-Informed Care for both our communities and staff, and provide services based on research and evidence-based practices. We encourage employees to bring their authentic self to work in our diverse and inclusive environment. The organization is committed to Indigenous ceremony and practice and welcomes knowledge of ceremony and lived experience. Our culture is focused on providing a protected and supportive workplace including paid training, excellent benefits, a wellness program, and much more.What you will be doing:Meet with families 1:1 to develop goals enhancing effective parenting skills, increasing natural supports, strengthening core life skills, communication and advocacy skills, and reducing sources of stressAddress and provide resources for issues that are interfering with positive parenting, such as mental health concerns, addictions, domestic violence, etc.Positively influence brain development by focusing on attachment, literacy, culturally sensitive play, and nutritionEducate caregivers on how adverse childhood experiences, toxic stress, and trauma affect parenting and child developmentAssist caregivers with developing an interest in and establishing a process to engage in their child's learning at school (homework time, school attendance, etc.)Build connections between school and caregiversWhat you will bring to the role:Degree in Child & Youth Care, Social Work (or)Degree in Human Services (Psychology, Sociology, Education, Human Ecology or Early Childhood Development)
with experience in the field (or)Diploma in Child & Youth Care or Social Work with related experienceProficient communication, caseload management, and facilitation skillsExperience working with diverse populationsAttributes that will help you be successful in this role:We are looking for someone who is relationship-centered, practice-oriented, trauma-informed, culturally humble and equity-oriented, strengths-based, collaborative, adaptable and grounded, self-directed, reflective and resilient, and professional and values-aligned.Background Check Process & Requirements:As a part of the selection process, The Family Centre will conduct reference checks with your most recent employersPolice Information Check -Vulnerable Sector (completed within the last 6 months)Child Intervention Record Check (completed within the last 6 months)Registration with a professional body, if eligible (such as RSW)$2 million vehicle liability insuranceReliable vehicle,
available for regular use and a valid driver's license5‐year driver abstract (renewed every 3 years)Our Children Are Sacred Youth Suicide Prevention Training or ASIST Suicide Intervention Training within 3 months of start dateStandard First Aid Level C CPR within 3 months of start dateTrainingcomprehensive onboarding/orientation process which includes service specific, leading-edge training, and agency-wide core trainingFeedbacka strong reflective supervision model that provides regular formal and informal opportunities for feedbackPerformance Coaching gformal and informal coaching regarding the development of personal and professional growth and developmentReasonable AccommodationThe Family Centre will provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employeeCompensationOur comprehensive compensation package offered to employees reflects a strong commitment to employee wellbeing and is competitive within the marketplaceStarting salary range of $50,461 to $53,615 per annum, commensurate with level of education and experienceFully paid Group Benefit PlanHealth spending accountRRSP matchingOngoing paid trainingMileage compensationPaid sick time (up to 8 days per calendar year)Agency-wide social eventsEmployee Resource GroupsClosing Date: November 13, 2026The Family Centre acknowledges that our work takes place on Treaty 6 territory, a traditional meeting ground, gathering place, and traveling route for the nehiyaw (Cree), Anishinaabe (Ojibway/Saulteaux), Niitsitapi (Blackfoot), Métis, Dene, and Nakota (Stoney).Through our support of an Indigenous way of being and seeking towards being wichitasowak (people who are helping), the Family Centre acknowledges all the many First Nations, Métis, and Inuit whose footsteps continue to enrich these lands.The Family Centre thanks all applicants in advance. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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