Parenting Program Coordinator, Child and Youth Program

**POSITION TITLE**: Parenting Program Coordinator, Child and Youth Program

**REPORTS TO**: Team Leader, Child and Youth

**POSITION TYPE**:Full-time, Temporary; 1-year contract

**LOCATION**:Calgary, Alberta

What We Do:
Discovery House Family Violence Prevention Society provides a continuum of care and integrated wrap-around services to women and their children fleeing domestic violence. We facilitate transitional housing and offer longer-term, safe places for women and children to call home while they begin to rebuild their lives. Discovery House is about hope and healing using trauma-informed care practices.

What Our Employees Love:

- Three weeks of vacation to start.
- Eligible positions can work from home up to 3 days per week with our Flexible Work Policy.
- Additional time off including Wellness Days, Professional Development Days, and Sick Days.
- Benefits Package and Employee and Family Assistance Program.
- A dog friendly workplace.
- We observe all Statutory Holidays (including the optional ones), and employees may substitute religious holidays for celebrations that are relevant to their cultural identity.
- Committees including Health & Safety, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, Indigenous; and Social.
- A 2SLGBTQ+ welcoming environment.
- Potlucks, celebrations, work-life balance, and plenty of fun.
- Being a part of a reputable not-for-profit organization (6-time winner of Top 100 Rated Charities in Canada)

Join our team and be part of a transformative organization committed to ending domestic violence. As advocates of **Empowerment**, we believe in unlocking the potential in every individual, fostering resilience, and empowering positive change. Our **Tenacious** spirit drives us to get things done and make a lasting impact, while our commitment to **Inclusion**ensures that everyone belongs and is welcomed in our community. Embracing **Curiosity**, we continually learn, innovate, and adapt to break the cycle of domestic violence. Through **Collaboration**, we build strong connections and work collectively to create a safer, more equitable world for all. If you're passionate about making a difference, join us in our mission to empower, thrive, and create positive change together. 

**What You’ll Do**:
Reporting to the Child and Youth Team Lead, the Parenting Program Coordinator provides education, guidance, and support to clients who have experienced domestic violence. The role focuses on helping clients develop effective, practical parenting strategies within a trauma-informed, safe, and nurturing environment. The Parenting Program Coordinator plays a key role in building clients’ confidence in parenting, strengthening family relationships, and addressing the unique challenges of parenting after violence.

This is a temporary position expected to end in July/August 2026. Key Responsibilities including but not limited to:

- Deliver individual and group parenting education using trauma-informed, anti-oppressive approaches tailored to the needs of survivors of domestic violence.
- Assess clients’ parenting concerns using observation and discussion; recommend strategies, provide tools, set and review goals, and offer ongoing guidance and support.
- Educate clients on topics such as child development, emotional regulation, attachment, and discipline using a strengths-based, person-centered approach.
- Help clients understand the impact of domestic violence on their children and provide tools to support their healing.
- Develop and/or facilitate parenting workshops, support groups, and information sessions to foster positive parenting and attachment (e.g., _Nurturing Parenting_, _New Beginnings_, _Moms’ Empowerment_, and _Kids’ Club_).
- In collaboration with the Child and Youth Team Lead, contribute to the development of a parenting framework for Discovery House programs.
- Maintain accurate, confidential records in accordance with agency policies.
- Stay current on best practices in parenting after trauma, child development, and domestic violence recovery.
- Provide referrals to internal and external programs for long-term support and counselling.
- Work closely with client care teams to develop and implement coordinated care plans aligned with each client’s goals.
- Consult with the Team Lead when a report to Child and Family Services is required.
- Support the Child Development Centre by engaging with children (ages 0-5) as needed.
- Collaborate with the Child and Youth Team to plan and implement age-appropriate, healing-centered activities and events for children and families.
- Participate in staff meetings, case conferences, and ongoing training related to domestic violence, trauma, and child development.
- Support family transitions, including move-ins and exits, and help parents prepare children for changes in living environment.
- Occasionally supervise or mentor interns, volunteers, or student placements working with children and families.
- Work with program and operations staff to en