Success Coach - 0826

The Family Centre of Northern Alberta; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid Group Benefit Plan

Health spending account

3 weeks’ vacation

RRSP matching

Ongoing paid training

Mileage compensation

Paid sick time

Agency-wide social events

Job summary

The Family Centre of Northern Alberta is seeking a dedicated Success Coach to work in a school setting with children and youth. The role focuses on trauma-informed care, building social-emotional capacity, resilience, and community connections to promote school and life success.

You will meet with students 1:1, engage caregivers, develop group programming, and support youth through educational transitions. The position includes paid training, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive workplace.

Qualifications

• Degree in Child & Youth Care or Social Work (or equivalent).
• Diploma in Child & Youth Care or Social Work with related experience.
• Proficient communication, caseload management, and facilitation skills.
• Experience working with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Meet with students 1:1 and develop goals targeted at increasing their natural supports and strengthening core skills.
• Engage caregivers to participate and support their child or youth’s goals, healthy development, and family connections.
• Develop and facilitate engaging group programming for students by combining school needs with your skill set.
• Support youth to develop a positive identity and cultural awareness.
• Provide opportunities for youth to participate in healthy activities, including summer opportunities.
• Promote a healthy view of education and support major educational transitions and career pathways.

Skills

Communication skills

Caseload management

Facilitation skills

Experience with diverse populations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Child & Youth Care or Social Work

Diploma in Child & Youth Care or Social Work with related experience

Job description

*One-Year Term with possibility of extension*

Why work with us:

The Family Centre is currently looking for an individual interested in working with children and youth as a Success Coach in a school setting. We are focused on Trauma-Informed Care for both our communities and staff, and provide services based on research and evidence-based practices. We encourage employees to bring their authentic self to work in our diverse and inclusive environment. The organization is committed to Indigenous ceremony and practice and welcomes knowledge of ceremony and lived experience. Our culture is focused on providing a safe and supportive workplace including paid training, excellent benefits, a wellness program, and much more.

What you will be doing:

Success Coaches support children and youth to increase their social-emotional capacity, strengthen resilience, nurture connections, and see themselves as having the potential for success in school and life. You will also play a role in the community by enhancing connections to resources and encouraging children and youth to positively engage within their community.

• Meet with students 1:1 and develop goals targeted at increasing their natural supports, building supporting relationships, and to aim to reduce sources of stress while strengthening core skills
• Engage caregivers to participate and support their child or youth’s goal(s), healthy development, positive experiences in school and connections with family
• Combine the needs of the school with your skill set to develop and facilitate engaging group programming for students
• Support youth to develop a positive identity and cultural awareness
• Provide opportunities for youth who otherwise may be unable to participate in healthy activities over the summer
• Promote a healthy view of education, support major educational transitions and explore future career pathways

What you will bring to the role:

• Degree in Child & Youth Care, Social Work (or)
• Degree in Human Services (Psychology, Sociology, Education, Human Ecology or Early Childhood Development) with experience in the field (or)
• Diploma in Child & Youth Care or Social Work with related experience
• Proficient communication, caseload management, and facilitation skills
• Experience working with diverse populations

*One-Year Term with possibility of extension*

Why work with us:

The Family Centre is currently looking for an individual interested in working with children and youth as a Success Coach in a school setting. We are focused on Trauma-Informed Care for both our communities and staff, and provide services based on research and evidence-based practices. We encourage employees to bring their authentic self to work in our diverse and inclusive environment. The organization is committed to Indigenous ceremony and practice and welcomes knowledge of ceremony and lived experience. Our culture is focused on providing a safe and supportive workplace including paid training, excellent benefits, a wellness program, and much more.

What you will be doing:

Success Coaches support children and youth to increase their social-emotional capacity, strengthen resilience, nurture connections, and see themselves as having the potential for success in school and life. You will also play a role in the community by enhancing connections to resources and encouraging children and youth to positively engage within their community.

• Meet with students 1:1 and develop goals targeted at increasing their natural supports, building supporting relationships, and to aim to reduce sources of stress while strengthening core skills
• Engage caregivers to participate and support their child or youth’s goal(s), healthy development, positive experiences in school and connections with family
• Combine the needs of the school with your skill set to develop and facilitate engaging group programming for students
• Support youth to develop a positive identity and cultural awareness
• Provide opportunities for youth who otherwise may be unable to participate in healthy activities over the summer
• Promote a healthy view of education, support major educational transitions and explore future career pathways

What you will bring to the role:

• Degree in Child & Youth Care, Social Work (or)
• Degree in Human Services (Psychology, Sociology, Education, Human Ecology or Early Childhood Development) with experience in the field (or)
• Diploma in Child & Youth Care or Social Work with related experience
• Proficient communication, caseload management, and facilitation skills
• Experience working with diverse populations

Background Check Process & Requirements:

As a part of the selection process, The Family Centre will conduct reference checks with your most recent employers.

• Police Information Check -Vulnerable Sector (completed within the last 6 months
• Child Intervention Record Check (completed within the last 6 months)
• Registration with a professional body, if eligible (such as RSW)
• $2 million vehicle liability insurance
• Reliable vehicle, available for regular use and valid driver’s license
• 5-year Drivers Abstract
• Our Children Are Sacred Youth Suicide Prevention Training or ASIST Suicide Intervention Training within 3 months of start date
• Standard First Aid Level C CPR within 3 months of start date

What you can expect:

Training

comprehensive onboarding/orientation process which includes service specific, leading-edge training, and agency-wide core training

Feedback

a strong reflective supervision model that provides regular formal and informal opportunities for feedback

Performance Coaching

formal and informal coaching regarding the development of personal and professional growth and development

Reasonable Accommodation

The Family Centre will provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualifies applicant or employee

Compensation

our comprehensive compensation package offered to employees reflects a strong commitment to employee wellbeing and is competitive within the marketplace

• starting salary range of $50,461 to $53,615 (commensurate with level of education and experience)
• 36.5-hour work week
• Fully paid Group Benefit Plan
• Health spending account
• 3 weeks’ vacation
• RRSP matching
• Ongoing paid training
• Mileage compensation
• Paid sick time (up to 8 days per calendar year)
• Agency-wide social events
• Employee Resource Groups

Closing Date: August 24, 2026

The Family Centre acknowledges that our work takes place on Treaty 6 territory, a traditional meeting ground, gathering place, and traveling route for the nehiyaw (Cree), Anishinaabe (Ojibway/Saulteaux), Niitsitapi (Blackfoot), Métis, Dene, and Nakota (Stoney). Through our support of an Indigenous way of being and seeking towards being wichitasowak (people who are helping), the Family Centre acknowledges all the many First Nations, Métis, and Inuit whose footsteps continue to enrich these lands.

The Family Centre thanks all applicants in advance. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.