Healthy Families Practitioner

For more than 50 years, Accredited Supports to the Community (ASC), a not-for-profit charitable society, has been providing services across south central Alberta. We serve over 1500 people a year including children, youth, and adults diagnosed with disabilities; families, and seniors in Olds, Airdrie, Strathmore and surrounding areas.

We believe in honour, dignity and respect!

As a Healthy Families Practitioner, you will provide one-on-one parenting support and child development information to families prenatally and with children 0-6 years of age. In partnership with families, you will help manage the complex challenges of modern life and parenting. The successful candidate will use your excellent communication skills and non-judgmental attitude to guide families towards their goals to strengthen their family.

This part-time position will work in the Kneehill County area.

• Perform case management activities according to Healthy Families policies and procedures in a highly confidential and professional manner;
• Effectively manage a high-volume caseload with minimal supervision;
• Schedule and attend home visitations;
• Assist clients in setting goals and identify steps to achieve their goals;
• Identify community providers whose services are relevant to clients’ needs;
• Collect and enter data online;
• Attend and participate in individual supervision with the Program Director collaborating for family/client concerns.

• Degree or Diploma in a Human Services field will be considered an asset;
• 2 years of experience working with families and children or an equivalent combination of education and work experience;
• A valid driver’s license and a reliable vehicle with 2 million liability insurance for travel on scheduled workdays;
• Knowledge of mental health and child development;
• Demonstrated ability to effectively engage without judgement with individuals and families;
• The ability to conduct interviews covering extremely sensitive and confidential issues;
• The ability to effectively problem solve in crisis situations with little supervision;
• Strong skills in organizational, time management, and teamwork;
• Expertise to prioritize work tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment;
• Clear Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record and Child Intervention Record check.

• Competitive wage range of $24.25 to $25.25 per hour based on education and experience;
• Customizable Extended Health Benefit program for full time employees;
• Generous paid time off packages;
• Employer paid Employee Family Assistance Program;
• Employer paid professional development programing and support;
• Opportunities to grow and advance in a rewarding career!

Please send your resume and cover letter to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). or though this website. We thank you for your interest in ASC!