NOTE: Please indicate in the application which position you are applying for based on what is currently available below:

7am - 3pm (Monday - Friday)

3pm - 11pm (Monday - Friday)

11pm - 7am (Monday - Friday)

All employees are required to have a valid drivers license and $2 million liability coverage.

DETAIL

ANEW's Family Preservation program is looking for a skilled candidate who will provide families with the support, skills, and information they require to in order to build on their strengths and overcome challenges so they may function successfully independently as a family unit. The goal of the Family Support Worker is to deliver therapeutic support to the family while referring them to external supports and working in collaboration with their safety support network. The successful candidates will work in conjunction with the leadership team and stakeholders in order to identify the worries and challenges that families face and work on developing effective intervention techniques for vulnerable families. The role requires Family Support Workers to use critical thinking and strategic ideas in order to motivate families to support their child(ren) and increase the likelihood for the family to transition out into the community. This position is responsible for counseling families on an individual and group basis. The successful candidate will perform front-line work in the program, community or family home and carry the responsibility for the treatment planning, teaching, crisis intervention, and reporting on the safety and progress of the participants. The successful candidate is responsible for the overall case management and the coordination of activities for the children, youth and families within the parameters of the program.

Candidates also have the option to work relief/on-call for the main centre if they are wanting extra hours.

DAILY ROUTINE/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop of a trusting and therapeutic relationship with families and the community;
• Teaching of living skills, social skills and parenting skills through role modeling of appropriate behaviour and be able to assess client deficits and strengths and use systematic plans of instruction, teaching methods and approaches to transfer information and skill to participants;
• Develop strong partnerships with a multi-disciplinary team;
• Assist participants with the development and maintenance of problem solving skills;
• Activity planning that involves participants in groups that meet the recreational, educational and/or therapeutic needs;
• Counseling skills that utilize problem-solving, de-escalation, goal-setting and preventative interventions with clients in either a 1:1 or group scenario;
• Maintain structure, consistency, and effective follow-up on house rules, routines, and appropriate therapeutic interventions as required;
• Documentation of session activities, themes and follow-through of the children, youth and their families;
• Monthly documentation related to participants including service planning, reviews, plans, etc.;
• Remain within the “Scope of Practice” of Child and Youth Care Counselors;
• Providing all participants with a sense of safety, acceptance and nurturance
• Perform additional tasks or duties as directed by the Team Supervisor or Management.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree or diploma in a Human Services field (i.e. Child and Youth Care, Social Work, Psychology) would be considered an asset;
• Current (6 months or newer) and Clear Criminal Record Check, including Vulnerable Sector Clearance;
• Current (6 months or newer) Alberta Child Welfare (Intervention) Record Check;
• Standard First Aid and CPR training;
• Valid Driver's License and Clear Drivers Abstract as well as $2 million liability coverage;
• Strong interpersonal skills that bridge the distance with individuals that may have a resistance to relationships, different morals/values and alternative lifestyle choices;
• Knowledge of family dynamics, addiction, domestic violence and mental health disorders;
• Excellent knowledge of the Child, Youth and Family Enhancement Agreements;
• Non-judgmental manner and strong personal boundaries;
• Demonstrates good writing and communication skills;
• Experience in working with diverse cultural and religious communities;
• Understanding of the impacts of intergenerational trauma and the Indigenous culture/history.
• Understanding of the Client Centred approach, the Medicine Wheel and it's teachings, and Milieu-Based Therapy philosophies of treatment/interventions;
• Knowledge and understanding of the Indigenous culture, beliefs and traditions;
• Must be flexible to attend mandatory training.

Anew Centre for Healing is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. We thank all applicants in advance for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.