Success Coach - 0926

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

Benefits offered by this job

Group Benefit Plan

Health spending account

RRSP matching

Ongoing paid training

Mileage compensation

Paid sick time

Job summary

The Family Centre is seeking a Success Coach to work with children and youth in a school setting. This 0.80 FTE role emphasizes trauma-informed care and an inclusive workplace where staff bring their authentic selves and Indigenous knowledge is valued.

Responsibilities include one-on-one goal setting with students, caregiver engagement, and developing group programs that strengthen core skills and cultural awareness, while supporting educational transitions and career exploration.

Qualifications

• Proficient communication, caseload management, and facilitation skills
• Experience working with diverse populations

Responsibilities

• Meet with students 1:1 and develop goals targeted at increasing natural supports and reducing stress
• Engage caregivers to support the child or youth’s goals and positive school experiences
• Develop and facilitate engaging group programming for students
• Support youth to develop a positive identity and cultural awareness
• Provide opportunities for youth to participate in healthy activities
• Promote education and support major educational transitions and future career pathways

Skills

Communication

Caseload management

Facilitation

Diversity & inclusion experience

Education

Degree in Child & Youth Care or Social Work

Degree in Human Services (Psychology, Sociology, Education, Human Ecology or Early Childhood Development)

Diploma in Child & Youth Care or Social Work

Job description

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. This position is for a 0.80 FTE. 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:

• 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 qualified 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)
• 29.2-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: September 28, 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.