Family Support Worker

2 months ago

Calgary, Canada Miskanawah Full time

**Family Support Worker**

**Location**: Calgary
**Position Type**: Full time
**Hours**:Monday - Friday (37.5 hours/ week)
**Program**:Nitsanak Mamawintowak (Families Coming Together in Cree)

**Position Summary**:
Miskanawah is an Indigenous agency that draws jointly from the strengths and
guidance of Indigenous teachings and traditions. We adopt evidence-based practices
in human services to support vulnerable children, youth and families.

As a Family Support Worker, you will provide home-based support to Indigenous families
with children newborn to age twelve and pregnant mothers, in order to promote
healthy child development; caregiver capacity-building; family resilience; and
community connections. The role demands a commitment to the principles of
strong communication and facilitation skills, an understanding of the historical trauma
of Indigenous peoples, and the ability to navigate the complexities of Indigenous
communities with sensitivity and respect

**Responsibilities**:

- Build and maintain trusting relationships with families by providing support in their

homes and communities.

abuse dynamics to guide interventions.
- Teach positive parenting strategies, complete ASQ assessments, and create

Developmental Support Plans based on observations.
- Identify family needs through observation and implement appropriate

interventions.
- Utilize community resources to meet family needs, teaching parents to access

those resources independently and acting as a liaison with other agencies when
necessary.
- Collaborate with parents to establish and implement family support plans with

clear goals, objectives, and activities.
- Assist in the development, setup, and facilitation of group programs.
- Report critical incidents to supervisors following Miskanawah Policy and
- Procedures.
- Meet regularly with supervisors for case review and guidance.
- Maintain thorough and timely documentation of home visits and community
- activities.
- Establish and maintain professional boundaries with families.
- financial, or housing assistance.
- Participate in staff meetings, case conferences, and training sessions as
- required.
- Perform other related duties as assigned

**Skills and experiences**:

- Knowledge of and willingness to engage in Indigenous cultural traditions.
- Experience working with families, particularly in complex and diverse settings.
- Understanding of FASD, healthy child/parent attachment, child development,
- and complex needs.
- Proficient in group facilitation with comfort and confidence.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage families independently.
- Ability to take initiative and work proactively.
- Capability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Flexibility and adaptability in dynamic, fast-changing environments.

**Requirements (Qualifications and Trainings)**:

- Diploma or degree in the Human Services field (equivalencies will be considered)
- Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check
- Child Intervention Record Check
- Valid First Aid or CPR certification (must be completed within 3 months of
- employment).
- Suicide Awareness Training (must be completed within 6 months of

employment).
- Crisis Intervention Training (must be completed within 6 months of employment).
- Self-Harm Training (must be completed within 6 months of employment).
- Quality Improvement and Outcomes Training (must be completed within 6
- months of employment).
- Indigenous Awareness Training (must be completed within 9 months of
- employment).
- Diversity Training (must be completed within 9 months of employment).
- Use of a reliable vehicle with $2,000,000 liability coverage.
- Valid driver’s license and a driver’s abstract with mínimal demerits.

We offer the opportunity to be part of a creative and positive work environment, a
competitive salary, benefits, supports for professional development, opportunity for
advancement, and the chance to be part of a team that supports children, youth and
families to thrive within a culturally responsive community.

applicants, however, only those selected for interview will be contacted. This posting
will close when the position is filled.

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