Community Connector

Enviros WSA; Calgary; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Benefits Program

Comprehensive Training Program

Work Wellness Program

Job summary

Enviros WSA in Calgary is seeking a Community Connector to work with Children Services in our three live-in programs, applying a Wraparound approach to help children and youth achieve individualized goals. You will work within a client-centered, strength-based team to plan and coordinate supports across staff, families and natural supports.

The role emphasizes crisis stabilization, transition planning and coordinated actions with external partners, requiring strong writing, planning and

Qualifications

• Client-centered, strength-based approach to support youth and families.
• Experience collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams and external stakeholders.
• Ability to develop comprehensive transition and crisis plans.

Responsibilities

• Engaging and interviewing youth on strength, needs and culture to be compiled in youth presentations
• Identifying, engaging, strengthening and expanding community and natural support networks
• With a team approach, developing integrated plans that address priority needs of the individual with external stakeholders
• Work with the live-in teams to support action steps and coordinated efforts
• Facilitating a process for input regarding comprehensive crisis stabilization and prevention safety plans
• Facilitating and coordinating team members from various systems
• Developing comprehensive transition plans

Skills

Strong writing

Organizational skills

Facilitation

Interpersonal skills

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Education

Diploma/Degree in Human Services

5 years experience in Human Services

Knowledge of families

Knowledge of addictions and mental health

First Aid Certification

Police check and CIRC / VSC (current within six months)

Valid Driver’s license

Job description

Developing comprehensive transition plans

Brief Description

The Program – {Live-in Programs}

Connects, Journeys and Passages

The Position – {Community Connector}

Enviros currently has an exciting opportunity for a Community Connector who will use a Wraparound approach to work collaboratively with Children Services to provide support for children and youth in our 3 live-in programs.

The Community Connector will be responsible for working from a client centred, strength-based approach in a collaborative team environment with staff from the live-in programs, Children Services and Natural Support members. The Community Connector will provide a structured, creative and individualized team planning process which supports children and youth to achieve individualized goals that promote crisis stabilization, lifelong connections and successful transition/outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Engaging and interviewing youth on strength, needs and culture to be compiled in youth presentations
• Identifying, engaging, strengthening and expanding community and natural support networks
• With a team approach, developing integrated plans that address priority needs of the individual with external stakeholders
• Work with the live-in teams to support action steps and coordinated efforts
• Facilitating a process for input regarding comprehensive crisis stabilization and prevention safety plans
• Facilitating and coordinating team members from various systems
• Developing comprehensive transition plans

Competencies

• Awareness of appropriate community resources and services
• Strong writing, organizational, program planning, facilitation and interpersonal skills
• Prior facilitation skills an asset
• The Community Connector must have a demonstrated ability to work independently as well as within an integrated, multi-disciplinary team

Education and Experience

• Diploma/Degree in Human Services
• 5 years experience in the field of Human Services
• Knowledge and experience working with families
• Knowledge of addictions and mental health
• Current standard First Aid Certification
• Police check and Child Intervention Record Check (current within six months)
• Valid Driver’s license and adequate insurance coverage

Other Qualifications

• Valid Class 5 driver’s license (Class 5 GDL will not be accepted)
• Own transportation
• The successful applicant will be required to work flexible hours to accommodate client meetings.

Perks

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

Why we believe in diversity

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.