Community Support Worker

City of St. Albert; St. Albert; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local municipal government in Canada is seeking a Community Support Worker to assist individuals with social support systems. The role involves providing support, conducting assessments, and collaborating with community agencies. Ideal candidates will have a degree in a relevant field and significant experience working with diverse populations. This is a casual position offering competitive pay and a unique opportunity to serve the community.

Benefits

Annual Recreation Access Pass for $87 + tax

Qualifications

• 5 years of direct experience working with children, youth, families, and seniors.
• ASIST certification preferred but not required.
• Experience in risk assessment and safety planning with a strength-based approach.
• Ability to manage high-stress situations.

Responsibilities

• Provide strength-based, action-oriented support and develop safety plans.
• Partner with community agencies to support individuals during extreme weather.
• Conduct assessments and deliver skill-building sessions.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Crisis intervention

Conflict resolution

Public speaking

Consultation

Education

Post Secondary degree in Social Work, Child and Youth Care, Psychology or related field

Job description

Requisition # : 25 / 120 Job # : J0725-0947 Job Type : Casual Job Category : Family & Community Support Positions : 1 Posting Date : July 31, 2025 Closing Date : August 15, 2025 Salary / Wage : 44.63 - 54.93 / Hour Location : 5 St. Anne Street

Cultivate your Career

Working at the City of St. Albert means joining a dedicated team that aims to deliver outstanding service to our vibrant community. We pride ourselves on employing a diverse group of employees who each bring unique skills and contribute to delivering exceptional services to our residents. We value collaboration, accountability, respect, and enjoyment in our work each day.

The Opportunity

The City of St. Albert is recruiting an individual to join our Community Services department as a casual Community Support Worker.

Reporting to the Manager, FCSS Community Supports, this position will be responsible for assisting individuals to identify and leverage their strengths and capacities to address concerns and guides them through the complex system of social supports available to individuals and families experiencing distress.

Responsibilities

• Providing strength-based, action-oriented support, conducting assessments, developing safety plans, and delivering services through various methods while adhering to program standards and offering skill-building and psycho-educational sessions.
• Increasing awareness of programs and services, extends availability beyond regular hours, and expands community navigation support through lodges, the Library and Further Education.
• Partnering with community agencies to provide shelter and support for individuals without housing during extreme weather, with after-hours services at community locations.

Qualifications

Post Secondary degree in Social Work, Child and Youth Care, Psychology, Family Studies, or a related field, combined with 5 years of direct experience working with children, youth, families, and seniors, is required. Experience working with vulnerable clients is considered an asset.

Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) certification preferred but not required.

Experience in risk assessment, crisis intervention, and safety planning, with a strength-based approach and knowledge of human development and social issues, including delivering skill-building sessions.

Excellent interpersonal, consultation, public speaking, effective listening, conflict resolution, mediation, facilitation and advocacy skills.

Ability to manage high-stress situations and relate to diverse groups.

Hours of Work

An average of 24hrs per week (3 full days). Hours of work can vary from week to week and includes evening and weekend hours.

Compensation

The wage ranges from $44.63 - $54.93 per hour.

Candidates not meeting the full qualifications may be considered for a development opportunity at a lower classification and salary.

Why You Should Work With Us

Employees can purchase an annual Recreation Access Pass for $87 + tax, granting unlimited access to Servus Credit Union Place (excluding PLAYcare and registered programs), Fountain Park Recreation Centre, and Grosvenor Outdoor Pool.

Term

This position has an end date of September 2026, with the possibility of an extension.

Conditions of Employment

The successful candidate will be required to provide proof of educational and professional credentials.

The successful applicant will be required to obtain a clear vulnerable sector police information check.

Please note that the presence of charges or convictions does not automatically preclude an individual from being considered for employment. All findings will be reviewed and assessed in relation to the responsibilities and requirements of the position.

A valid Alberta Class 5 Driver’s Licence and access to a personal vehicle for business use are required.

Application Information

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit a cover letter and resume via our City of St. Albert employment opportunities site stalbert.ca / employment.

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, at the same or lower classification level.

Closing Statement

We thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

The City of St. Albert is committed to creating and fostering a diverse workforce where all are welcome and we find a common purpose and strength in our differences. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, including those from members of groups that are historically or continue to be underrepresented.

We respectfully acknowledge that we are on Treaty 6 territory, traditional lands of First Nations and Métis peoples. As treaty People, Indigenous and non-Indigenous, we share the responsibility for stewardship of this beautiful land.