Family Connector - 0526

The Family Centre • Edmonton, AB

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Family Centre is seeking two Family Connectors who excel at building strong relationships with families, community resources, and support networks. The organization prioritizes Trauma-Informed Care for both its community and staff, utilizing research and evidence-based practices. They foster a diverse and inclusive environment where employees are encouraged to be their authentic selves. The Family Centre is committed to Indigenous ceremony and practice, welcoming individuals with knowledge of ceremony and lived experience. The workplace culture emphasizes safety and support, offering paid training, excellent benefits, and a wellness program.

Requirements

• Degree in Child & Youth Care, Social Work, or Human Services (Psychology, Sociology, Education, Human Ecology or Early Childhood Development) with experience in the field.
• Diploma in Child & Youth Care or Social Work with related experience.
• Certificate in Human Services Sector with extensive experience with Indigenous culture and communities.
• Reference checks with most recent employers.
• Police Information Check - Vulnerable Sector (completed within the last 6 months).
• Child Intervention Records Check (completed within the last 6 months).
• Registration with a professional body, if eligible (such as RSW).
• $2 million Vehicle Liability Insurance.
• Reliable Vehicle, available for regular use and valid driver’s license.
• 5-years Driver Abstract.
• Our Children Are Sacred Youth Suicide Prevention Training or ASIST Suicide Intervention Training within 3 months of start date.
• Standard First Aid Level C CPR within 3 months of start date.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home and community-based support to vulnerable children and families involved with Children and Family Services.
• Work primarily with Indigenous families and individuals who have experienced trauma and multigenerational abuse and neglect.
• Build therapeutic relationships with parents using basic counseling skills and a trauma-informed care approach.
• Coordinate, initiate, and mobilize internal and external resources to meet service plan objectives.
• Support family time between children in care and their parents/significant others.
• Amplify caregiver strengths while modeling and teaching parenting skills, child development, play, structure, routine, and positive discipline.
• Support children and parents in connecting with their culture and participating in Indigenous ceremonies.
• Identify, strengthen, and reconnect relationships with family, kin, and friends to create long-term support for child well-being, reunification, and safety.
• Initiate and facilitate family support network meetings.
• Assess ongoing risk for children and families receiving services as per the Child Youth and Family Enhancement Act (CYFEA).
• Transport parents and children as needed between appointments and scheduled family time.
• Complete formal documentation and ensure file standards are met.
• Provide on-call support to families 24/7 on a rotational basis.

Benefits

• Paid training
• Excellent benefits
• Wellness program
• Comprehensive compensation package
• Fully paid employee group benefits plan
• Health spending account
• 3 weeks’ vacation
• RRSP-matching
• Ongoing paid training
• Mileage compensation
• Paid sick time (up to 8 days per calendar year)
• Agency-wide social events
• Employee Resource Groups

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree