Family Empowerment Navigator

Red Deer Catholic Regional Division No. 39; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 54,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Deer Catholic Regional Division No. 39 invites applications for a Full-time Family Support Navigator (1.0 FTE, Temporary) serving École Notre Dame High School, St. Joseph High School and St. John Paul II Outreach in Red Deer, AB.

The role acts as a bridge between schools, families, and community resources, emphasizing early-intervention and non-crisis support. It coaches families to access services, aiming to improve attendance and overall student well-being.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 2–3 years of experience working directly with families, youth, or in community outreach/case management.
• Knowledge of local community resources and barriers families face when accessing them.

Responsibilities

• Needs assessment: receive referrals and conduct intake to identify barriers to student well-being and success.
• Resource connection: develop action plans and refer families to community organizations and services; support attendance.
• Empowerment: coach parents to navigate systems independently and build family resilience.
• Follow-up: maintain regular communication and adjust support plans as needed; coordinate with school staff.
• Boundary maintenance: clarify role scope and make timely referrals to crisis teams if needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Active listening

Trauma-informed approach

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Cultural competency

Data tracking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Human Services, Sociology, Child and Youth Care, or related

Tools

Databases

Job description

Red Deer Catholic Regional Division No. 39 invites applications for a Full-time Family Support Navigator (1.0 FTE, Temporary) serving École Notre Dame High School, St. Joseph High School and St. John Paul II Outreach in Red Deer, AB.

The role acts as a bridge between schools, families, and community resources, emphasizing early-intervention and non-crisis support. It coaches families to access services, aiming to improve attendance and overall student well-being.