Roots and Wings

Roots and Wings Worker

Why work with us:

The Family Centre is currently seeking an individual to provide support to families. 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:

Roots and Wings workers support families in improving overall functioning by working with caregivers to create healthy family environments. You will support caregivers in increasing their parental capacity, resilience, and natural connections, viewing the families you work with as having the potential for success. You will also play a role in the community by enhancing connections to resources and encouraging families to positively engage within their community.

• Meet with families one-on-one to develop goals that enhance effective parenting skills, increase natural supports, strengthen core life skills, communication, and advocacy skills, and reduce sources of stress
• Address and provide resources for issues that interfere with positive parenting, such as mental health concerns, addictions, domestic violence, etc.
• Foster positive brain development by emphasizing attachment, literacy, culturally sensitive play, and nutrition
• Educate caregivers on how adverse childhood experiences, toxic stress, and trauma impact parenting and child development
• Assist caregivers in developing an interest in and establishing a process to engage in their child’s learning at school (homework time, school attendance, etc.)
• Build connections between school and caregivers

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 in 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 a valid driver’s license
• 5-year driver abstract (renewed every 3 years)
• 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

• $48,618 to $62,074 annually
• 36.5-hour work week
• Fully paid Group Benefit Plan
• Wellness Program
• 3 weeks’ vacation
• RRSP matching
• Ongoing paid training
• Mileage compensation
• Paid sick time
• Agency-wide social events
• First People’s Circle and People of Colour Employee Support Groups

CLOSING DATE: Until filled.

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

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