Healthy Families Practitioner (Social Work)

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Healthy Families Practitioner

About us:

For more than 50 years, Accredited Supports to the Community (ASC), a not-for-profit charitable society, has been providing services across south central Alberta. We serve over 1500 people a year including children, youth, and adults diagnosed with disabilities, families, and seniors Olds, Airdrie, Strathmore and surrounding areas.

We believe in honour, dignity and respect!

Position Description:

As a Healthy Families Practitioner, you will provide one-on-one parenting support and child development information to families prenatally and with children 0-6 years of age. In partnership with families, you will help manage the complex challenges of modern life and parenting. This position includes a specialized focus on supporting children who may be experiencing developmental delays or require additional supports. The successful candidate will use your excellent communication skills and non-judgmental attitude to guide families towards their goals to strengthen their family.

This full-time, 32 hour per week, position will work in the Wheatland County area.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform case management activities according to Healthy Families policies and procedures in a highly confidential and professional manner;
• Effectively manage a high-volume caseload with minimal supervision;
• Schedule and attend home visitations;
• Apply a developmental lens with an understanding of disability and neurodiversity;
• Support families in understanding developmental milestones and identifying potential concerns;
• Provide hands-on coaching and modelling of strategies to support physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development;
• Assist families with navigating assessments, referrals, and service systems;
• Support caregiver confidence and capacity to advocate for their child’s needs;
• Adapt approaches to meet the needs of families experiencing barriers such as rural isolation or limited access to services;
• Assist clients in setting goals and identify steps to achieve their goals;
• Identify community providers whose services are relevant to clients’ needs;
• Collect and enter data online;
• Attend and participate in individual supervision with the Program Director collaborating for family/client concerns.

Education and Requirements:

• A Degree or Diploma in a Human Services field will be considered an asset;
• 2 years of experience working with families and children or an equivalent combination of education and work experience;
• A valid driver’s license and a reliable vehicle with 2 million liability insurance for travel on scheduled workdays;
• Knowledge of mental health and child development;
• Demonstrated ability to effectively engage without judgement with individuals and families;
• The ability to conduct interviews covering extremely sensitive and confidential issues;
• The ability to effectively problem solve in crisis situations with little supervision;
• Strong knowledge of early childhood development (0–6 years);
• Experience supporting families withdevelopmental delays, disabilities, or complex needs;
• Strong skills in organizational, time management, and teamwork;
• Expertise to prioritize work tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment;
• Clear Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record and Child Intervention Record check.

Why Choose ASC?

• Competitive wage range of $24.25 to $25.25 per hour based on education and experience;
• Flexible schedule;
• Customizable Extended Health Benefit program for full time (32 hours or more per week) employees;
• Generous paid time off packages;
• Employer paid Employee Family Assistance Program;
• Employer paid professional development programing and support;
• Opportunities to grow and advance in a rewarding career!

Please send your resume to hr@accreditedsupports.org or apply through Indeed. We thank you for your interest.

Pay: $190,295.40-$446,886.15 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• RRSP match

Application question(s):

• Are you located in the Wheatland County area?
• How many years of experience do you have working with families?
• Do you have a diploma or degree in a related discipline?

Work Location: In person