Community Engagement Worker

  • Lacombe
  • Mcman Youth, Family And Community Services Association

McMan Youth, Family and Community Services Association

Our Family Resource Networks in Lacombe is seeking a : Full-Time Family Facilitator (Community Engagement)

The FRN (Family Resource Network) is funded through the Family and 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 :

  • Providing education to parents in the areas of a child’s physical, emotional, and social developmental milestones
  • Coaching/mentoring parents on how to achieve success in the developmental milestone stages
  • Life skills training
  • Mentorship in the areas of emotional, behavioral & social development for youth
  • Linking families with community services
  • Family support and advocacy
  • Driving clients to and from designated locations.
  • Working with families to engage, teach and support them in achieving their full potential with their children

(ages 0 - 18 yrs)

  • Group facilitation of children, youth, and parents

Minimum Qualifications and Requirements :

  • A certificate or diploma in the Human Services Field and minimum 2 years human services experience (consideration will be given to those with partially completed education)
  • Proof of membership in Professional Association (when applicable)
  • Proven record of group facilitation
  • Committed to provide common sense, understandable and useful parenting skills
  • Knowledge of parent/child relationships and family dynamics
  • Can model appropriate parenting skills
  • Strong organizational/time management skills
  • Ability to work as a member of a professional team
  • Good decision making and problem-solving skills
  • Be flexible and have strong interpersonal skills.
  • Standard First Aid - Level C CPR, Suicide Intervention Training & De-Escalation Training
  • Intervention Record & Criminal Record Checks
  • Class 5 Divers License, Clean Drivers Abstract and reliable vehicle for client transportation required

Hours of work :40 hours week. Flexible schedule required with availability to work evenings and at minimum one Saturday a month.

If you are interested in this position, please forward your Resume to : McMan Central Region

Please Quote Competition No : LAC-12-29-22

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

Salary : $23.25 per hour

Benefits :

  • Dental care
  • Employee assistance program
  • Extended health care
  • Flexible schedule
  • Paid time off
  • Vision care
  • Wellness program

Flexible Language Requirement:

  • French not required

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Evening shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • 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

Work Location: One location