In-Home Family Support Advocate

Mcmancalgary; Calgary; On-site; CAD 54,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-call rotation

Evening/weekend hours

Job summary

McMan Calgary & Area is seeking a Family Support Worker for a 12-month contract to join our team. You would deliver In-Home supports, conduct home visits, and collaborate with families on goal planning.

The ideal candidate has a degree or diploma in social services and at least three years of experience with families, including diverse backgrounds, and strong counselling and advocacy skills. A valid driver’s license, vehicle insurance, and required background checks are essential; the role

Qualifications

• Completed a Degree or diploma in Social Work, Psychology, or a related human services discipline.
• Minimum three years of direct experience working with families.
• Experience with diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Experience supporting at-risk families with complex needs, including domestic violence, mental health challenges, and involvement with Children and Family Services.
• Strong working knowledge of child development and parenting practices.
• Excellent interpersonal, relationship-building, and supportive counselling skills.
• Current IRC and Police/Vulnerable Sector Check, and First Aid.

Responsibilities

• Provide In-Home supports through home visits and goal planning with families.
• Provide supportive counselling, advocacy and referrals.
• On-call support on a rotating basis with possible evenings/weekends.

Skills

Crisis management

Interpersonal skills

Counselling

Advocacy

Child development knowledge

Documentation skills

Education

Degree or diploma in Social Work, Psychology, or related human services discipline

Tools

Electronic documentation systems

Assessment tools

Job description

McMan Calgary & Area is seeking a Family Support Worker for a 12-month contract to join our team. You would deliver In-Home supports, conduct home visits, and collaborate with families on goal planning.

The ideal candidate has a degree or diploma in social services and at least three years of experience with families, including diverse backgrounds, and strong counselling and advocacy skills. A valid driver’s license, vehicle insurance, and required background checks are essential; the role