Bridges Intensive Family Support Worker

We are currently recruiting for a Bridges Intensive Family Support Worker in Medicine Hat, AB (temporary 3-month position with expected extension).

Bridges is an early intervention and prevention initiative that is designed to support families in providing a nurturing, stimulating and safe environment for their child(ren) and is part of the Family Resource Network in Alberta. Bridges focuses on supporting families to meet their basic needs; strengthening parent/child attachment and responsive caregiving, supporting the development of healthy relationships; increasing health and wellbeing, strengthening parenting skills including their knowledge of child and youth development and connecting them to community resources and services. Please refer to www.bridgesfamilyprograms.comfor more information about this impactful program!

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 Medicine Hat area.

§ 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 3 years related experience in a Human Service Field.

§ 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

multicultural experience is 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. Thisposition will be 40 hours per week. The work week is flexible, with day, evening and weekends required. The starting date will be Jan. 8, 2024. The wage for this position is $26.75 -27.00 per hour, depending on education and experience.

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

Application deadline is December 22, 2023 at 4:30 pm. If you have a desire to work with families and our team and want to make a difference, please email your current resume with 2 references and a cover letter to: chok@memlane.comor delivered to:

Bridges Family Programs | Attention: Caitlin Hok

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

Successful applicants are required to provide clear Criminal and Child Intervention Checks 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!

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Medicine Hat, AB T1A 0G8: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person