Parent Educator

North Central Family Resource Network

About Us: Closer to Home Community Services (CTH) is a charitable organization located in Calgary, AB since 1995. CTH provides a wide range of services designed to meet the unique needs of children, youth and families.

About the Position: In this full-time position, the Parent Educator works with families who seek resources, information and services through the Family Resource Network (FRN) and its many programs; providing early intervention and prevention support services to parents and families assisting with problem solving, parenting skills, child developmental needs, budgeting, advocacy, and other skills that will increase the parent's ability to deal with issues they face. The Parent Educator will also develop and implement treatment programs for identified families; plan and facilitate community programs in various settings and with various community member groups. The individual in this role will develop and facilitate parenting classes and workshops as necessary; as well as deliver in-home family support services to families referred to the Family Resource Network who require more intense support in order to achieve their goals.

Why Join Us

CTH is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging for all; including different cultural backgrounds, spiritual beliefs, and sexual and gender diversities. We strive to be an employer of choice with a focus on wellness and connection.

• Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance
• Extended Health & Dental Coverage
• Additional Health Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Days
• RRSP Matching
• Company Events
• Training and Professional Development

About You: You possess exceptional verbal and written communication skills and have the ability to effectively communicate with and relate to people of all ages. You are extremely detail oriented, organized and can effectively manage multiple priorities at one time. You are able to develop and maintain strong working relationships with parents, children and youth and their family as a whole, as well as with community agencies and resources. You are a compassionate individual with a positive and empathetic approach who understands how to set appropriate professional boundaries. You have experience with individuals from a variety of cultural backgrounds, are sensitive to their cultural and spiritual needs and can incorporate these into planning for families. In addition, you are eager to learn and carry out the principles and philosophy of Closer to Home and the Teaching-Family Model.

Qualifications:

• A Diploma or Degree in a related field and/or previous experience working with vulnerable children and families is required
• Willing to work a flexible work week, including evenings and weekends when needed
• A valid Alberta Driver's License, reliable vehicle for work purposes, adequate and current insurance and willing to provide a Driver's Abstract upon hire
• First Aid/CPR Level C or higher
• A Police Information Check and an Intervention Record Check must be completed upon hire

Required Competencies: All positions at Closer to Home Community Services require (5) competencies: Instills Trust, Consumer Focus, Communicates Effectively, Situational Adaptability and Ensures Accountability.

Closing Date: Until a suitable candidate is found

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. For more information on our organization, please visit our website at www.closertohome.com

In the spirit of respect, reciprocity and truth, we honour and acknowledge that we are gathered on the ancestral lands of the Siksikaitsitapi (Blackfoot Confederacy), which is comprised of the Siksika, Kainai, Piikani and Amskapi Piikani Nations, and the shared territories of the Tsuut'ina Nation and Iyarhe Nakoda Nations, all of whom are the original signatories of the Blackfoot Treaty #7 in Southern Alberta. We also recognize Mohkinstsis (Calgary) as a home to members of the Metis Settlements and communities within Alberta.