Parent Consultant, Full-Time

Taproot Community Support Services; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Taproot Community Support Services in Red Deer seeks a Parent Consultant to provide parent education and strengthen parent-child relationships. You will work with families under supervision to blend developmental insight with child and family needs.

The role requires evening/weekend flexibility, a three-year track record with families, and a current criminal record and intervention check. A driver’s license with a reliable vehicle is needed to visit families in the community.

Qualifications

• Degree in Psychology, Child and Youth Care or Social Work preferred.
• Minimum three years experience working with families.
• Clear criminal record check and Intervention check.
• First Aid/CPR certificate and Suicide Intervention training.
• Class 5 driver’s license and reliable vehicle with insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provide flexible and responsive support to address children, youth, family or caregiver needs.
• Oversee and manage service plan goals and objectives.
• Provide care through individual program plans respecting families’ choices and needs.
• Establish trust with families to develop interpersonal and daily living skills.

Skills

Excellent writing skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Cultural sensitivity

Communication with families

Education

Degree in Psychology, Child and Youth Care or Social Work

Tools

Class 5 driver’s license

Reliable vehicle

Proof of appropriate insurance

Job description

The Program

At Taproot Community Support Services, we’re a 100 percent employee-owned organization through an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT). Every employee is an owner from their first day, with a voice in shaping Taproot’s future and the opportunity to share in employee ownership dividends.

As a Certified B Corporation, we harness business for good. Since 1983 we’ve grown steadily, now delivering support across Alberta, British Columbia, and Ontario through more than 90 contracts.

Our 800-plus employee-owners live by five shared values: we are stronger together, we lead with optimism, we embrace challenges, we respect every voice, and we go above and beyond. Guided by these principles, we deliver more than 125 community-based services each year. We walk alongside about 1,600 children, youth, families, and people with diverse abilities, with revenues exceeding $70 million.

The Position

As a Parent Consultant, you will provide parent education and assist in transforming relationships between parents and their children. Supporting families in the Red Deer area, a Parent Consultant will gain experience in working with families with the focus on strengthening the parent-child bond.

With support and supervision of a Registered Psychologist, a Parent Consultant will learn ways of integrating a developmental insight-oriented approach with families that are involved in Ministry of Human Services.

Schedule

• Position will be required to work flexible hours, such as evenings and weekends.

In Your Role You Will

• Provide flexible and responsive support to address children, youth, family or caregiver needs, while accommodating and respecting cultural, social and religious heritage.
• Oversee and manage service plan goals and objectives.
• Provide care through individual program plans while respecting choices, decisions and needs of families.
• Establish trust with families to assist them toward development of interpersonal communication skills, daily livings skills, and other areas of interest.
• Collaborate and work as team with community systems (i.e., schools), specialized service providers, volunteers and extended family members.
• Conduct family visits in families homes; be available for evening, weekend visits and standby as required.
• Prepare and submit reports as per specifications and deadlines.
• Maintain a caseload of 8 families or 120 hours of service;
• Advocate minimizing risks and promote opportunities to maximize and/or enhance community, family and individual support networks for individuals.
• Adhere to ethical/professional standards, perform all program activities in accordance with Taproot policies and procedures, program specific policies, Children and Family policies, as well as accreditation and core standards.
• Prior to confirmation of employment, all applicants must provide a copy of a current Criminal Record Check and/or Government Screening Letter. These checks vary depending on province and sector and will be communicated by the Program Hiring Team.

As An Ideal Candidate You Possess

• Degree level in Psychology, Child and Youth Care or Social Work is preferred
• Minimum three years experience working with families.
• Clear criminal record check and Intervention check.
• First Aid/CPR certificate and Suicide Intervention training.
• Class 5 driver’s license, reliable vehicle and proof of appropriate insurance.
• Highly motivated and able to work independently and in a team
• Knowledge of child development and attachment safe discipline.
• Ability to develop and maintain good relationships with support networks, outside agencies and community resources
• Good writing skills
• Knowledge of Indigenous culture is an asset

What Taproot Community Support Services Does

At Taproot, your passion for helping others can truly make a difference. As an employee-owned company, we value collaboration, learning, and innovation. Our strength-based approach guides both our care and how we support each other. Join a team where your voice matters, and together, we’re building a company we’re proud of.

Our Employees Enjoy

• Employee ownership from day one through our EOT, with opportunity for profit-sharing dividends
• Work/life balance
• Learning and career development opportunities
• Competitive wages and salaries
• Paid vacation and benefits for eligible employees
• Defined benefit pension plan (Municipal Pension Plan) for eligible employees within British Columbia
• Matching RRSP plan for eligible employees within Alberta
• Professional development opportunities and job-related training
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Long Service Milestone rewards
• Employee referral bonus program
• A values-driven workplace — as a Certified B Corp, we’re committed to using business as a force for good

For more information on Taproot Community Support Services visit our website: taproot.ca

Equal-Opportunity Employer

Our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment is unwavering. We believe that varied backgrounds and experiences fuel innovation and success. As an equal-opportunity employer, we prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion across all operations. We’re seeking candidates passionate about contributing to our multicultural teams and enriching our workplace with their unique insights and cultural sensitivity.

We encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply and join us in fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment.

No telephone calls please. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be notified.