In-home Family Support Worker - Strathmore, Canada - TRELLIS SOCIETY FOR COMMUNITY IMPACT

TRELLIS SOCIETY FOR COMMUNITY IMPACT

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Strathmore, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Hi. We're Trellis.

Trellis Society is committed to active Reconciliation in alignment with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) 94 calls to action and the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP).

Reconciliation is a highly valued and integrated part of our culture and work. Trellis' Reconciliation journey is intentional with meaningful engagement from all team members both collectively and as individuals.

Trellis Society is focused on futures to provide a continuum of services to people from all backgrounds, including those with complex needs.

Trellis meets people where they are in their journeys, whether they're growing up strong, aspiring to achieve life goals or turning over a new leaf.

With our support, people from all walks of life are empowered to reach their potential and move beyond systemic barriers and cultivate great outcomes.

Our programs focus on improving access to resources, developing family and community supports and building people's capacity to deal with life's challenges.

At Trellis we work with children, youth, adults, families and communities to unearth their potential and support their growth.

Our Values:

We define who we are through living our values to achieve our vision to support everyone reach their full potential.

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Courage: we willingly embrace growth, and don't see it as optional
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Empathy: we relentlessly care about the growth of others and won't let anyone go unsupported
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Learning: we choose to grow through uncertainty, even when the status quo feels easier
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Impact: we go beyond what seems doable and prove that growth is possible.

The resounding impact we have on individuals and communities is thanks to our network of passionate, open minded and dedicated staff who are committed to the work they do everyday.

We are looking for people who are eager to make an impact, while continuing to grow their expertise.

We're Trellis - always growing and we're looking for passionate people who want to grow with Trellis

The Team:
Family Resource Network - Strathmore & Chestermere Commons

The Community Inhome Family Support services provides interventions and support to families and their children from ages 718 in Strathmore and surrounding rural areas.

The Role:
In-Home Family Support Worker (Full-time)

This position requires a flexible schedule as it may include some evenings and weekends to meet client needs

Tasks and Responsibilities:

Develop, implement, and facilitate child, family and community activities and interventions to enhance child protective factors and reduce risk
Enhance family support networks, both formal and informal for diverse populations
Integrate different roles such as coach, mentor, support, advocate, resource person and facilitator
Support families during points of crisis
Enhance parental capacity by supporting and strengthening skill and knowledge in areas such as sensitive parenting, ages and stages, positive parenting practices etc.
Significant collection of outcomes data
Engage and build relationships with, and between, families, individuals, communities, schools, and other service providers

What You'll Bring to The Role:

Bachelor's Degree in a Human Services related field (equivalencies will be considered)
Minimum of 35 years of experience working with children and families
Working knowledge of Child Development, Ages & Stages, Positive Parenting, Parental Sensitivity, Systems Theory and Attachment Theories, Grief and Loss, and Trauma Informed Care
Understanding of the child protection system and knowledge of local resources
Strong critical thinking, engagement, and assessment skills
Knowledge and experience with outcome measurement
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Understanding of Infant and Adult Mental Health and ability to structure programming accordingly
Valid Class 5 Drivers License and Drivers Abstract
Reliable vehicle as this position requires driving to meet family and client needs

Reporting Relationship
This position reports directly to the Strathmore Family Resource Network Program Manager

What Trellis Offers:

We provide people with meaningful work and are committed to offering equitable total compensation to all staff.

This includes the following benefits:

Flexible Health & Wellness Benefits
RRSP Group Savings Plan
Free and confidential support through the Employee & Family Assistance Program
Paid Vacation, Sick Days, Wellness Days and your Work Anniversary off
Consistent Training & Development Opportunities
Diversity and Inclusion embedded into everyday practice.
A safety focused work environment and ongoing safety training

Our Commitment:

We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusion and connectedness, where everyone is welcomed. We believe in creating a workplace that celebrates diversity of our teams, our program participants and