Child and Family Support Practitioner – Connects

Enviros WSA; Calgary; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Benefits Program

Comprehensive Training Program

Work Wellness Program

Job summary

Enviros is seeking a Child and Family Support Practitioner for the Connects Program, a four-bed live-in initiative for youth aged 6-12 with status with Children’s Services. You will supervise residents, support treatment plans, and help with daily routines and case management tasks in a 1.0 FTE, 40-hour week schedule.

This is a temporary one-year contract, Tuesday-Saturday shifts (Tue-Fri 7–3, Sat 3–11). Applicants should have a degree or diploma in Human Services, trauma-informed practice, and

Qualifications

• Degree/diploma in Human Service field and trauma-informed practices.
• Experience with youth in group living environment.
• Professional, reliable and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support young people in the Connects program.
• Assist with daily household routines and chores.
• Provide minor facility maintenance and direct child support.
• Handle case management tasks and daily administrative duties.

Skills

Relationship-building

Team collaboration

De-escalation

Communication

Documentation

Education

Human Service degree/diploma

Tools

Office software

Job description

ENVIROS - Who We Are

Child and Family Support Practitioner

Temporary 1 Year Contract, 1.0 FTE

ENVIROS - Who We Are

Enviros is an innovative social services agency that provides critical, individualized programs to children, youth, adults, and families in vulnerable situations to meet their desired outcomes and wellness.

Enviros helps our clients make strength-based changes to move to independence within a healthy community.

Enviros focuses programs on the unique needs of individual clients practicing experiential learning to provide opportunities for personal discovery and growth.

Enviros focuses on relationships is the foundation of our programs and what enables clients to develop skills, healthy trust, and independence.

Since our founding in 1976, Enviros has been an early adopter of new evidence-based best practices and has developed and informed other best practices. As an organization, Enviros has adopted the following principles: Voice and Choice, Collaboration/Team Based, Natural Supports, Community Based, Cultural Humility and Learning, Individualized, Strength Based, Persistence and Outcomes Based.

Why People Choose Enviros

Simply stated, our vision is: "Reimagined lives, fulfilling potential and thriving in community".

The Program - Connects

The Connects Program is a four-bed Live-In Program for youth ages 6-12 years who have status with Children's Services. Connects offers a recreation, life skills and relationship-based program, with an average stay of 1 year. The intention of the child’s stay is to create a sense of safety where children can learn to name their feelings and create new ways of coping, to create a sense of community, become active in physical activity and play that is age appropriate. As well as working through childhood trauma and challenging behavior so that the child can be successful in maintaining future foster placement or a successful transition back to their family (parental or kinship setting).

Programming at Connects focuses on cultivating a sense of belonging, providing structure and routine that builds on age-appropriate life skills and staying physically active in the community. The Connects Program provides children with a safe and nurturing environment; individualized care plans; educational and recreational activities; and the development of daily routines. The development of strong positive relationships is a key component of the overall success of the Connects Program.

The Position - Child and Family Support Practitioner

The Child and Family Support Practitioner provides supervision and support to young people residing in the program and is a member of the team ensuring treatment plans are implemented. All workers are expected to assist with daily household routines and chores, minor facility maintenance and direct child support. Child and Family Support Practitioners must have good working knowledge of computer programs and skilled with basic office applications as there are daily administrative tasks as well as case management tasks as part of this role.

This is a 1.0 FTE Temporary 1 Year Contract role working 40 hours a week, Tuesday-Saturday. (Tuesday-Friday 7-3pm, Saturday 3-11pm)

Competencies

• Strong relationship-building skills that foster trust and collaboration.
• Creative and collaborative team contributor with excellent organizational abilities.
• Adaptable and flexible in dynamic, fast-changing environments.
• Effective communicator with proven de-escalation and conflict resolution skills.
• Clear and professional communication and documentation skills with both internal and external stakeholders.

Education And Experience

To be considered for this opportunity, applicants should have minimally a degree/diploma in the Human Service field, experience with youth in a group living environment; be aware of trauma informed practices, and be professional, reliable and able to work independently.

Other Qualifications

• Current First Aid and CPR C
• Current Criminal Record Check with a Vulnerable Sectors Designation
• Valid Class 5 driver's license with a clear driving record.

Perks

In addition to becoming a part of a challenging and creative work environment, Enviros also offers:

• Competitive Salary
• Benefits Program
• Comprehensive Training Program
• Work Wellness Program

Enviros believes in the power of diversity and we are dedicated to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment. We ensure equal opportunity for all applicants and encourage people of all visible minorities, including Indigenous applicants, and those of any religion, sex, age, ability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression to apply.

Additionally, Enviros is committed to having a workforce of skilled and diversified representation of the population we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however in our commitment to the population we serve, preference will be given to candidates self-identifying as an Indigenous Person.

Pre-Employment Background Check Requirements

As a condition of employment, all staff working for Enviros are required to complete:

• Intervention Record Check (IRC)
• Criminal Record Check including a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC)

Both checks must be completed prior to the employee’s start date. Please note that this process can take up to six (6) weeks to complete.

Enviros will accept IRCs and Criminal Record Checks with VSC that are no more than six (6) months old at the time of hire.

Applicants may choose to apply for these checks in advance of being selected for an interview or employment by clicking the links below and following the required process to avoid potential delays in commencement if you are the successful candidate. Please be aware that initiating these checks does not guarantee advancement in the recruitment process.