One-Year Term with possibility of extension
Why work with us:
The Family Centre is currently looking for 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 to improve overall functioning, working with caregivers to create healthy family environments. You will support caregivers to increase their parental capacity, resilience, and natural connections; viewing families that you are working 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 1:1 to develop goals enhancing effective parenting skills, increasing natural supports, strengthening core life skills, communication and advocacy skills, and reducing sources of stress
Address and provide resources for issues that are interfering with positive parenting, such as mental health concerns, addictions, domestic violence, etc.
Positively influence brain development by focusing on attachment, literacy, culturally sensitive play, and nutrition
Educate caregivers on how adverse childhood experiences, toxic stress, and trauma affect parenting and child development
Assist caregivers with 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 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
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: December 17, 2025
The Family Centre thanks all applicants in advance. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
