In-home Family Support Worker

**Hi. We're Trellis.**

Trellis Society is committed to active Reconciliation in alignment with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) 94 calls to action and the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP). Reconciliation is a highly valued and integrated part of our culture and work. Trellis' Reconciliation journey is intentional with meaningful engagement from all team members both collectively and as individuals.

Trellis Society is focused on futures to provide a continuum of services to people from all backgrounds, including those with complex needs. Trellis meets people where they are in their journeys, whether they're growing up strong, aspiring to achieve life goals or turning over a new leaf. With our support, people from all walks of life are empowered to reach their potential and move beyond systemic barriers and cultivate great outcomes.

Our programs focus on improving access to resources, developing family and community supports and building people's capacity to deal with life's challenges. At Trellis we work with children, youth, adults, families and communities to unearth their potential and support their growth.

**Our Values**:
We define who we are through living our values to achieve our vision to support everyone reach their full potential.
- **Courage**: we willingly embrace growth, and don't see it as optional
- **Empathy**: we relentlessly care about the growth of others and won't let anyone go unsupported
- **Learning**: we choose to grow through uncertainty, even when the status quo feels easier
- **Impact**: we go beyond what seems doable and prove that growth is possible.

The resounding impact we have on individuals and communities is thanks to our network of passionate, open minded and dedicated staff who are committed to the work they do everyday. We are looking for people who are eager to make an impact, while continuing to grow their expertise.

**We're Trellis - always growing and we're looking for passionate people who want to grow with Trellis**

**The Team**:Family Resource Network - Strathmore/Chestermere Location
- The Community In-home Family Support services provides interventions and support to families and their children from ages 7-18 in Strathmore and surrounding rural areas.

**The Role**:In-Home Family Support Worker - Full Time (37.5 hours a week)
- Reporting to Program Manager
- This position requires a flexible schedule as it may include some evenings and weekends to meet client needs

**Tasks and Responsibilities**:

- 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
- Support families during points of crisis
- Enhance parental capacity by supporting and strengthening skill and knowledge in areas such as sensitive parenting, ages and stages, positive parenting practices etc.
- Significant collection of outcomes data
- Engage and build relationships with, and between, families, individuals, communities, schools, and other service providers

**What You'll Bring to The Role**:

- 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
- Working knowledge of Child Development, Ages & Stages, Positive Parenting, Parental Sensitivity, Systems Theory and Attachment Theories, Grief and Loss, and Trauma Informed Care
- Understanding of the child protection system and knowledge of local resources
- Strong critical thinking, engagement, and assessment skills
- Knowledge and experience with outcome measurement
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Understanding of Infant and Adult Mental Health and ability to structure programming accordingly
- Valid Class 5 Drivers License and Drivers Abstract
- Reliable vehicle as this position requires driving to meet family and client needs

**What Trellis Offers**:
We provide people with meaningful work and are committed to offering equitable total compensation to all staff. This includes the following benefits:

- Flexible Health & Wellness Benefits
- RRSP Group Savings Plan
- Free and confidential support through the Employee & Family Assistance Program
- Paid Vacation, Sick Days, Wellness Days and your Work Anniversary off
- Consistent Training & Development Opportunities
- Diversity and Inclusion embedded into everyday practice.
- A safety focused work environment and ongoing safety training

**Our Commitment**:
We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusion and connectedness, where everyone is welcomed. We believe in creating a workplace that celebrates diversity of our teams, our program participants and reflects the communities we serve.

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