Family Support Worker/home Visitor

Our Family Resource Network Office located in Stettler is seeking a : Full Time Family Support Worker/Home Visitor

The FRN (Family Resource Network) is funded through the Family & Youth Supports Branch of Children Services and has been created to provide Alberta families, children and youth aged 0-18 with evidence based and informed services. The services offered by the FRN will include child development, well-being supports, caregiver capacity building supports, and social connections and supports. The FRN will recognize and respond to the unique and diverse experiences the users have. The FRN will provide a continuum of prevention and early intervention services including universal, targeted and intensive programming dependent on the need of the users.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to :

• Family Assessment and Intervention
• Life skills training with parents and children (0 - 18 yrs)
• Linking families with community services
• Driving clients to and from designated locations.
• Home Visitation is a required FRN program that provides in-home parenting education and family support services to expectant parents and those with children newborn to age six, with optimal entry into the program within a child’s first three months
• Home Visitation programs are centered in the family home with trained Home Visitors providing families with information and support that helps them improve their parenting skills and provide a safe, nurturing environment for their children

Minimum Qualifications and Requirements :

• Diploma in the Human Services Field and minimum 2 years human services experience
• Proof of Membership in Professional Association (when applicable)
• Committed to provide common sense, understandable and useful parenting skills
• Knowledge of parent/child relationships and family dynamics
• Knowledge of community resources and services
• Can model appropriate parenting skills
• Strong organizational/time management skills
• Ability to work as a member of a professional team
• Standard First Aid - Level C CPR
• Suicide Intervention Training & De-Escalation Training
• Intervention Record & Criminal Record Checks with the vulnerable sector
• Class 5 Divers License, Clean Drivers Abstract and reliable vehicle for client transportation required
• Knowledge of the Child, Youth, Family Enhancement Act
• Knowledge and experience within the Signs of Safety framework considered an asset

Wage :$25.00 per hour. Plus, travel reimbursement.

Benefits : McMan promotes the wellbeing of our employee’s promoting flexibility, paid time off, health and wellness, and extended health and dental.

Hours of work :40 hours per week. Flexible schedule required with availability to work some evenings and weekends to meet client needs.

We thank all that apply. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for an interview.

Salary : $25.00 per hour

Benefits :

• Company events
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations: McMan is committed to providing and maintaining a work environment that is safe and healthy for our staff and clients, accordingly we require all new staff be fully vaccinated against COVID-19

Ability to commute/relocate:

• STETTLER, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: One location