Family & Community Facilitator
About The Position
Carya’s Families in Community team supports families with children aged 0–6 in building connection, strengthening caregiver-child relationships, and supporting early childhood development. Through group programs and one-to-one support, the team creates welcoming opportunities for play, learning, and meaningful connection across Calgary neighbourhoods including East Village, Downtown, Inglewood, Ramsay, Bridgeland, Bowness, and Montgomery. Grounded in a relational, strengths-based approach, we walk alongside families as they build confidence, expand natural supports, and connect with resources that support their wellbeing and sense of community.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in social work or a related field, or a combination of education and experience.
- Minimum 2–3 years of experience working with families, including engagement with young children (ages 0–6) and supporting caregiver learning.
- Demonstrated ability to build relationships using a strengths-based, participant-centered approach.
- Experience working in community-based settings and collaborating with partners.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage both caregivers and children.
- Ability to manage competing priorities, including scheduling, communication, and administrative tasks.
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (SharePoint, Word, Teams, Outlook).
- Valid driver’s license, access to a vehicle, and insurance are required.
Nice To Haves
- Strong understanding of early childhood development and attachment theory is an asset.
- Experience facilitating groups and presenting information in a clear, engaging, and accessible way.
- Experience supporting families in one-to-one settings is an asset.
- Experience with family programs such as Parent-Child Mother Goose, Circle of Security, Theraplay, or Infant Massage is an asset.
- Training in frameworks such as the Natural Supports Framework or Core Brain Story is an asset.
Responsibilities
- Build meaningful relationships with families across settings, including one-on-one support and group facilitation.
- Facilitate engaging, inclusive group experiences that support caregiver-child connection, participation, and learning, including programs such as Parent-Child Mother Goose, Infant Massage, Circle of Security, Parent Chat, and drop-in play.
- Respond to the developmental and relational needs of families by providing guidance, resources, and opportunities that build confidence and strengthen relationships.
- Create welcoming environments by fostering trust, encouraging participation, and adapting to the needs of families and the community.
- Apply a strengths-based, participant-centered approach in all interactions.
- Maintain strong working relationships with families, community partners, and colleagues to support coordinated and responsive service.
- Support families in connecting with relevant community resources and natural supports.
- Use sound judgment, creativity, and adaptability to navigate dynamic environments, shifting priorities, and real-time group or family needs.
- Manage scheduling, communication, documentation, and administrative tasks as required to support effective program delivery.
Benefits
- Three (3) weeks paid vacation pro-rated to start date
- Personal days
- Office closure days
- Employer-paid extended health coverage
- Annual health spending account
- Co-pay dental
- RRSP matching program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
