Family Wellness Facilitator

2 weeks ago


Edmonton, Canada The Candora Society of Edmonton Full time

The Candora Society of Edmonton is currently seeking a community oriented, motivated, collaborative person for a permanent, part-time 12 month maternity leave (.6 FTE) Family Wellness Facilitator (FWF). The FWF will initiate programming that supports a collaborative, holistic approach to wellness, stress reduction, parent education and support for families with children between 0 - 13 years of age.

Reporting to the Family & Community Resource Manager, the Family Wellness Facilitator will coordinate, plan and facilitate formal evidence-based, and informal parent education programs aimed at families living in the communities of NE Edmonton. The FWF will work collaboratively with various community partners along with Candora Family and Community Resource Workers (FCRW) to meet the goals and objectives of the Society and enhance Candora’s wrap-around service delivery model.

This is a part-time position 12-month maternity leave (21 hours/week) dependant on funding.

**Who We Are**

The CANDORA Society is a community-based organization in N.E. Edmonton that works together with community residents to effect positive change in their lives and the community. The organization has a long history of grassroots community development that is built upon a participatory learning approach and relationship-based practice to help affect positive change in the lives of individuals, families, and communities.

One of Candora’s core values is a belief in diversity and inclusion. We believe that equality, equal access, respect, and justice are fundamental parts of our organization’s fabric. To achieve this, we hire people of all racial and cultural groups, socio-economic backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, and persons with disabilities.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Plan, coordinate and facilitate evidence-based parent education programs including: Nobody’s Perfect and Triple P, Circle of Security Parenting.
- Collaborate with internal and external community partners to develop informal, relevant, and responsive programming for families and children (0-12 years) using the 40 Developmental Assets and Circle of Security frameworks.
- Ensure program development aligns with Candora’s philosophy, values and goals while adhering to the Family Resource Network expectations, outcomes, and standards of practice.
- Work collaboratively with FCRW team to coordinate the delivery of individual and family support work, community outreach, and community connecting events.
- Engage in comprehensive interviews and registration procedures with program participants.
- Work with individuals and families in the delivery of direct one on one complex case support.
- Work to ensure that programs and one on one support practices align with best practices around diversity and inclusion.
- Assist in coordinating Candora’s response in supporting participants who are experiencing urgent or complex crises.
- Work with participants, partner agencies and systems, community members and systems to facilitate access to resources needed to support participants and community members.
- Assist in coordination of the collection and maintenance of accurate records of participants.
- Assists with report writing, program evaluation documentation of outputs and outcomes.
- Engage in on-going formal and informal learning and training opportunities as required.

**Qualifications, Skills & Competencies**
- Degree or diploma in related human services field, or equivalent combination of education and experience in community development or social work.
- Strong child development background (preference will be given to those who have or who are obtaining a Child Development Worker Certificate - formerly level 2).
- Preference may be given to applicants with Nobody’s Perfect, Triple P, Circle of Security, and 40 Developmental Assets training.
- Clear Child and Youth Intervention Check, Criminal Record Check, and Driver’s Abstract, and access to a vehicle.
- Exceptional facilitation skills and experience.
- Extensive understanding and/or experience in developing creative and culturally relevant programming aimed at families with children 0-13 years of age.
- Demonstrated knowledge and intercultural experience in working with people of different cultural backgrounds, high needs, and marginalized populations.
- Orientation towards flexible, relationship based, reflective practice skills and a strong commitment to community development.
- Strong crisis intervention and individual and family support work experience.
- Familiarity with and understanding of trauma-informed practice.
- Strong oral and written communication, interpersonal and team skills.
- Commitment to the vision, mission, values, and beliefs of the Candora Society.
- Clear understanding of professional boundaries and ethics.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Demonstrate excellent computer skills.

**Working Conditions**
- The FWF will work a regular schedule of 21 hours per we



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