Family Support worker

Autismservices; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in family support services is seeking a Family Support Worker for a temporary full-time position. The role involves supporting vulnerable families through education and skill development. Candidates should have relevant post-secondary education and experience in working with children and families. This position offers competitive pay, health benefits, and a matched pension.

Benefits

Health benefits

Matched pension

Qualifications

• Experience in child development and non-physical discipline.
• Familiarity with systemic barriers faced by vulnerable families.
• Frontline experience working with vulnerable families or children.

Responsibilities

• Provide education, guidance, coaching, and skill development to parents through home visits.
• Document case details and report as required.

Skills

Exceptional communication skills

Competency in computer skills

Knowledge of harm reduction philosophies

Knowledge of positive parenting theory

Education

Minimum of 2 years post-secondary education in a related field

Job description

$22.51 or higher starting based on experience/education

Posted Date:

02-Jun-2025

Location:

SASKATOON

# of Positions:

1

Employment Terms:

Full Time

Length of Employment:

Temporary with the possibility of extension

Education:

Completed at least some post-secondary

Experience:

1-2 Years

Apply By:

16-Jun-2025

How to Apply?:

Email resume and cover letter to Meagan Katsiris, Program [e-mail]

Application Information

Employer Name:
Haven Family Connections Incorporated

Haven Family Connections strives to provide preventative support to families who are at-risk of losing custody of their children. We work from a family-centred, harm reduction perspective that prioritizes the parent/child relationship and recognizes the impact of historic trauma on families.

The Haven Family Support program is an in-home support program for families who are struggling to overcome barriers to their success. We seek to support parents through increasing parenting skills and advocacy in order to reduce family breakup. We are currently seeking one temporary full-time Family Support worker (4-6 month contract depending on availability). There is a possibility of extension past the temporary position. Family Support workers are responsible for providing education, guidance, coaching and skill development to parents through regular home visits.

The successful candidate will have experience and knowledge in child development, non-physical discipline, harm reduction and trauma informed care. This position requires exceptional communication skills, and demonstrated ability in case documentation and reporting.
Health benefits and matched pension are part of this position

QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum of 2 years post-secondary education in a related field;
Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
Competency in computer skills;
Familiarity with systemic barriers faced by vulnerable families;
Knowledge of and belief in harm reduction philosophies;
Knowledge of positive parenting theory;
Frontline experience working with vulnerable families or children

The successful candidate will have availability Monday Friday; 8am to 6 pm and have the use of a personal vehicle. Criminal Record Check, vulnerable sector is required.