Family Support Services Specialist

2 weeks ago


Edmonton, Canada The Family Centre Full time

**Family Support Services Specialist**

**Competition #1614**

**Why work with us**:
The Family Centre is looking for Family Support Services (FSS) Specialist to be a part of the Collaborative Service Delivery (CSD) team who enjoys problem-solving, organization information, and working on a collaborative team. We are focused on Trauma-Informed Care for both our communities and staff teams, and provide services based on research and evidence-based practices. We encourage employees to bring their authentic self to work in our diverse and inclusive environment. The organization is committed to Indigenous ceremony and practice and welcomes knowledge of ceremony and lived experience. Our culture is focused on providing a safe and supportive workplace including paid training, excellent benefits, a wellness program, and much more.

**What you will be doing**:
The Specialist will be supporting FSS service areas, scheduling and coordinating casual staff, and providing other backbone needs. This is to ensure that we are collectively providing the best possible care to the children, youth, and families we are contracted to support through Children’s Services.

This is a full-time, in office position of 36.5 hours.
- Processing reports and preparing documents for court disclosure
- Updating manuals, forms, and practice guides
- Conducting file audits
- Gift card float management and debit card reconciliation
- On-call casual staff scheduling and calendar maintenance

**What you will bring to the role**:

- Diploma or degree in Administration, Human Services, or related field and/or two years’ experience in an administrative support position
- Completion of Police Security Clearance and Child Welfare Information System Check; must be renewed every three years
- Experience working with Children’s Services is an asset

**Background Check Process & Requirements**:

- As a part of the selection process, The Family Centre will conduct reference checks with your most recent employers.
- Police Information Check
- Vulnerable Sector (completed within the last 6 months)
- Child Intervention Records Check (completed within the last 6 months)

**What you can expect**:
Training _- comprehensive onboarding/orientation process which includes service specific, leading-edge training, and agency-wide core training_

Feedback_- a strong reflective supervision model that provides regular formal and informal opportunities for feedback_

Performance Coaching _- formal and informal coaching regarding the development of personal and professional growth and development_

Reasonable Accommodation - _The Family Centre will provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualifies applicant or employee_

Compensation **-** _Our comprehensive compensation package offered to employees reflects a strong commitment to employee wellbeing and is competitive within the marketplace._
- $46,048 to $61,862 annually
- $36.5 hour work week
- Fully paid Group Benefit Plan
- Wellness Program
- 3 weeks’ vacation
- RRSP matching
- Ongoing paid training
- Paid sick time
- Agency-wide social events
- First People’s Circle and People of Colour Employee Support Groups

**Closing Date**:June 30, 2023

**Salary**: $46,048.00-$61,862.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Wellness program

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Edmonton, AB T5K 1C4: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2023-06-30



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