Key Responsibilities:

§  Maintain a trusting, supportive relationship with families by providing information and support through regular home visits, meetings, phone calls, case conferences, etc.

§  Support families in the County of Newell.

§ Utilize a family-centered approach to assist families in developing personal and family goals.

§ At the request of an individual, advocate with them or on their behalf.

§ Assist individuals in accessing community resources.

§ Maintain program participant files.

§ Participate in association and program promotion activities.

§ Enter statistical data into a computer data base.

Qualifications:

§ Degree or Diploma and/or 3 years related experience in a Human Service Field. Diploma preferred.

§ Strong interpersonal communication, organization and administrative skills.

§ Experience in strength-based, family-centered family support practice.

§ Knowledgeable of community resources and services preferred.

§ An understanding of the diversity, customs and traditions of Indigenous people and diverse multi-cultural populations is considered an asset.

§ Experience working with computers, email and internet.

Must have daily access to a reliable, insured vehicle with current registration, insurance and have a valid drivers license.  This position will be 40 hours per week. The work week is Monday to Friday, with day and evening work required. The starting date will be in May 2025. The wage for this position is $24.85-25.63 per hour, depending on education and experience.

We offer a great team, a positive working environment, flexibility, employee benefits, lots of professional development training, 3weeks of paid vacation per year, paid personal leave days, and a great work-life balance!

If you have a desire to work with families and our team and want to make a difference, please email your current resume with 2references and a cover letter to: swheeler@bfpa.ca or deliver it to: Bridges Family Program, | Attention: Sophie Wheeler

477 Third Street SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 0G8

Application deadline is May 7, 2025 at 4:30 pm.

Successful applicants are required to provide a clear Criminal Records with Vulnerable Sector check completed through the Medicine Hat Police Dept. or RCMP, Child Intervention Records Check and a Drivers Abstract. It is highly encouraged you apply for these checks and have them available during the interview process.

We look forward to meeting you!

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