Family Support Associate

Wood's Homes; Calgary; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Wood's Homes in Calgary, AB is seeking four casual Family Support Associates to join our team. You will support families through supervised visits and transportation services, delivering high-quality services in a safe, respectful environment.

Responsibilities include supervising visits, coordinating transportation, documenting visits, and maintaining safety standards. Must be 21+, enrolled in or completed in Human Services, and hold a valid Class 5 driver's license with reliable vehicle.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Knowledge of basic child development.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License and a dependable vehicle for work travel.
• Good verbal and written English language skills.
• Sound judgment, good communication and observation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision of visits between children/youth and parents/guardians as assigned.
• Provide transport services in conjunction with supervision to children and families as assigned.
• Document visits and transportation with written reports as required.
• Maintain current skill levels by attending trainings as required.
• Uphold health and safety policies and procedures in the workplace.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Reliability

Flexibility

Judgment

Teamwork

Education

Post-secondary education in Human Services or related field

Job description

We are looking for four (4) casual Family Support Associates to join our team!

Role Summary

The Family Support Associate is primarily responsible for family support services, such as visit supervision as assigned, to identified children/youth and families in a safe, non-judgmental, and professional manner. Verbal reports may be necessary and this position reports to the Team Leader of the Transportation Program. The Family Support Associate will demonstrate due diligence in being exceptional in the delivery of high-quality services and in meeting the requirements of the Health and Safety Management System at Wood’s Homes.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision of visits between children and youth with their parents, guardians or others as approved and assigned utilizing COVID safety protocols.
• Communicate in a timely manner any risk issues.
• Provide transport services in conjunction with supervision to children and families as assigned by the department Team Leader or designate.
• Documentation of visits and transportation as required including written reports for supervised visits.
• Maintain current skill levels by attending in-services and/or additional training as required.
• Work with an awareness of health and safety and cooperate towards improved health and safety conditions at work.
• Knows and adheres to the formal and informal agency and departmental goals, standards and policies and procedures.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Must be currently enrolled in—or have completed—post-secondary education in Human Services or related field of study.
• Knowledge of basic child development.
• Responsible, reliable, flexible, dependable, and able to get along well with others.
• Valid class 5 Driver’s License (i.e. not GDL) and a dependable vehicle for work related travel.
• Good verbal and written English language skills.
• Sound judgment, good communication and observation skills.