Family and Youth Resource Network Specialist

1 week ago

Calgary, Alberta, Canada TRELLIS SOCIETY FOR COMMUNITY IMPACT Full time
About Trellis Society for Community Impact

Trellis Society for Community Impact is a leading organization dedicated to empowering individuals, families, and communities to reach their full potential. Our mission is to provide a spectrum of services that foster growth, development, and resilience.

Our Values
  • Courage: We embrace growth and innovation, driving us to excel in our work.
  • Empathy: We prioritize the well-being and growth of others, ensuring everyone feels supported and valued.
  • Learning: We cultivate a culture of continuous learning, embracing uncertainty and exploring new approaches.
  • Impact: We strive for meaningful outcomes, pushing beyond what's possible to create lasting change.
Our Commitments

We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusion, diversity, and equity. We believe in creating a workplace that celebrates the unique strengths and perspectives of our team members, program participants, and the communities we serve.

We are dedicated to active reconciliation, aligning with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's calls to action and the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. Reconciliation is a core aspect of our culture and work, with intentional engagement from team members at all levels.

What We Offer
  • Meaningful work that makes a difference in the lives of individuals and communities
  • Equitable total compensation, including flexible health and wellness benefits, RRSP group savings plan, and paid time off
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development, including training and mentorship
  • A diverse and inclusive work environment that values and celebrates individual perspectives
  • A commitment to social responsibility and community impact
The Role: Family and Youth Resource Network Specialist

This role is responsible for providing children and families with programming and services that promote child development and well-being, caregiver capacity building, and social connections and support. The Family and Youth Resource Network Specialist will connect with formal and informal partners to provide a comprehensive range of services that engage families and support healthy growth and development.

This position requires a flexible schedule, including some evenings and weekends, to meet client needs. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of child development, family support, and community engagement, as well as excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Key Responsibilities
  • Create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all families accessing our services
  • Develop, implement, and facilitate child, family, and community activities and interventions to enhance child protective factors and reduce risk
  • Enhance family support networks, both formal and informal, for diverse populations
  • Integrate different roles, such as coach, mentor, support, advocate, resource person, and facilitator, for clients and their families
  • Enhance parental capacity by supporting and strengthening skills and knowledge in areas such as sensitive parenting, ages and stages, and positive parenting practices
  • Engage and build relationships with, and between, families, individuals, communities, schools, and other service providers
  • Enhance social connections for children, families, and the community to decrease social isolation and build resilience
  • Support children and families through crises and safety planning with families and Children's Services as required
  • Facilitate multiple parenting and child development programs, including Triple P Parenting, Circle of Security Parenting, and Zones of Regulation
  • Integrate cultural and traditional ways of meeting needs into services, including ceremony, Circle with Elders, and smudging
  • Collect and report outcomes data, including maintaining accurate electronic client records and writing reports on progress and outcomes
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in a human services-related field (equivalencies will be considered)
  • Minimum of 3-5 years of experience working with children and families
  • Understanding of the child protection system and knowledge of local resources
  • Understanding of infant and adult mental health and ability to structure programming accordingly
  • Strong critical thinking, engagement, and assessment skills
  • Knowledge and experience with outcome measurement
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Valid Class 5 driver's license and driver's abstract
  • Reliable vehicle for driving to meet family and client needs
  • Working knowledge of child development, ages and stages, positive parenting, parental sensitivity, systems theory, and attachment theories, grief and loss, and trauma-informed care

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