Bridges Family Support Worker

Bridges Family Programs; Medicine Hat; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in family support services is seeking dedicated individuals to join their team. This role involves building trusting relationships with families, advocating for their needs, and providing essential support through various means such as home visits and community resource access. The ideal candidate will possess a degree or diploma in a human service field, along with strong interpersonal and organizational skills. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this position offers a positive working environment, flexibility, and numerous professional development opportunities. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of families, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Positive working environment

Flexibility

Employee benefits

Professional development training

3 weeks paid vacation

Paid personal leave days

Work-life balance

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Human Services with 3 years related experience preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, organization, and administrative skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain supportive relationships with families through home visits and meetings.
• Assist individuals in accessing community resources and advocate on their behalf.

Skills

Interpersonal Communication

Organization Skills

Administrative Skills

Family-Centered Support Practice

Knowledge of Community Resources

Cultural Competence

Computer Skills

Education

Degree or Diploma in Human Services

3 years related experience

Job description

§ Maintain a trusting, supportive relationship with families by providing information and support through regular home visits, meetings, phone calls, case conferences, etc.

§ Support families in the County of Newell.

§ Utilize a family-centered approach to assist families in developing personal and family goals.

§ At the request of an individual, advocate with them or on their behalf.

§ Assist individuals in accessing community resources.

§ Participate in association and program promotion activities.

Qualifications:

§ Degree or Diploma and/or 3 years related experience in a Human Service Field. Diploma preferred.

§ Strong interpersonal communication, organization and administrative skills.

§ Experience in strength-based, family-centered family support practice.

§ Knowledgeable of community resources and services preferred.

§ An understanding of the diversity, customs and traditions of Indigenous people and diverse multi-cultural populations is considered an asset.

§ Experience working with computers, email and internet.

Must have daily access to a reliable, insured vehicle with current registration, insurance and have a valid driver's license. This position will be 40 hours per week. The work week is Monday to Friday, with day and evening work required. The starting date will be in May 2025. The wage for this position is $24.85-25.63 per hour, depending on education and experience.

We offer a great team, a positive working environment, flexibility, employee benefits, lots of professional development training, 3 weeks of paid vacation per year, paid personal leave days, and a great work-life balance!

If you have a desire to work with families and our team and want to make a difference, please email your current resume with 2 references and a cover letter to: [e-mail] or deliver it to: Bridges Family Program, | Attention: Sophie Wheeler

477 Third Street SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 0G8

Application deadline is May 7, 2025 at 4:30 pm.

Successful applicants are required to provide a clear Criminal Records with Vulnerable Sector check completed through the Medicine Hat Police Dept. or RCMP, Child Intervention Records Check and a Drivers Abstract. It is highly encouraged you apply for these checks and have them available during the interview process.