Job Description

Chimo: Where what you do matters for a lifetime.

Family Wellness Coach

Fort Saskatchewan

The Chimo Youth Retreat Centre has been supporting children, youth and families involved with Children’s Services for over 50 years.

Job description

The Chimo Family Wellness program is delivered in partnership between Chimo Youth Retreat and the Edmonton Region Child and Family Services. Using the Collaborative Service Delivery (CSD) model, the program provides a continuum of services to improve the outcomes for children, youth and families in Fort Saskatchewan. The Family Wellness Coach builds and maintains safe, positive relationships with families, works cooperatively as part of the CSD team, works directly in the homes of families with CS involvement, and completes all required administration functions.

The Family Wellness Coach will be responsible for providing the following services:

In vivo family/parent support
Second-line family stabilization, intervention, preservation
Drive services and supported access
Therapeutic youth work
Low ratio crisis intervention services
All other duties as required to support a family to thrive and achieve healthy lifestyle
Build positive relationships and work collaboratively with families, CFS staff and other stakeholders.
Maintain effective cross-functional relationships with staff, colleagues, and partners.
Work effectively with all Chimo Family Wellness staff and leadership.
Coordination of additional services to support great outcomes for families.
Advocacy for the child, youth and family services that ultimately support the reunification, unity or permanency of the family.
Possess knowledge of community resources that support families.

Physical Requirements:

You may be required to work day and evening shifts for your five-day rotation. Flexibility is important when planning shifts with the families and caregivers, as well as, to support your team.
The work can be physically and mentally demanding, and requires the ability to carry car seats, lift children in/out of cars and car seats, etc.
You must be able and prepared to physically interact with children in both indoor and outdoor settings.
Outdoor engagements with children and families may occur in all seasons, with appropriate measures taken based on current weather conditions.

The successful candidate will possess and demonstrate:

Critical thinking and creative problem solving as a means to provide high-quality services.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong facilitation, organizational and time management skills.
Understanding of life span developmental theories, Foundations of Caregiver Support, Signs of Safety, Appreciative Inquiry, Peacemaking Circles, Trauma Informed/Resiliency Focused Practices and Lifelong Connections.

Education and Credentials;

Degree in the Human Services field (Child & Youth Care, Social Work, etc.) is preferred but those with a post-secondary 2 year diploma and experience will be considered.
Minimum of one-year of experience in a front-line role within Human Services.

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

A valid Class 5 driver’s license
Proven experience as a Driver (minimum 3 years history)
2 doses of COVID-19 vaccination
Have the ability to provide current auto insurance with $2 million liability and Business Use coverage with no at-fault accidents in the past 3 years

All employees must provide a valid driver's abstract, which is subject for fleet insurance approval. Driving record must be report free.

Job Types: FTE Family Wellness Coach

Salary: Probationary: $49,000.00 and Annual $50,200.00

Benefits:

Casual, but professional work attire
Company events
On-site parking
Dynamic professional team committed to the growth and development of staff
Flexible schedule
Training opportunities

Schedule:

Weekday, weekend and evening availability is required

Education:

Degree or diploma in the human services field

Experience:

child, youth, or family: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person

To apply for this position please send your resume/letter of intent to chimocareers@cyrc.ab.ca All internal candidates will be informed of their application status.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Up to $50,200.00 per year

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