The Family Centre

Please scroll down to view positions that frequently become available along with descriptions and qualifications.

Please forward a cover letter with position preference and your resume to:

	Attention:	Human Resources
	Mail To:	#20, 9912-106 Street
		Edmonton, Alberta T5K 1C5
	Email To:
	Fax To:	(780) 423-4313
	PLEASE INCLUDE COMPETITION # WHEN APPLYING

School Family Therapist (Open) Competition # 829

The Family Centre has an opening for a School Family Therapist/ Registered Psychologist. This is a full-time position divided into two parts:
The School Family Therapist portion of this position:

• Perform child and family therapy in an elementary or elementary/Junior high school setting (some group work as necessary).
• The position requires someone who is comfortable working with children and youth, and comfortable working within a collaborative/team model as you will be working closely with school and other professional personnel.
• Creative networking is an important part of this position.

The Registered Psychologist position:

• Perform therapy at our main offices for our Employee Assistance Programs and Fee-For-Service/Insurance clients.

Qualifications

• The position requires a minimum of a Masters degree and that the applicant is registered with either CAP or as a Clinical Social Worker (MSW with a clinical designation).  
• The candidate should have at least 3 years of experience with approaches and strategies to fit the setting: i.e., Solution Focused Therapy, Group work, Individual, Marriage and Family Therapy, etc.

Salary will be based on experience and The Family Centre salary grid.

Success Coach (Open until Filled) Competition #848

As a success coach working in school settings and the community, you would be responsible for working with individual youth to build a healthier sense of self, awareness of capabilities, and experience a successful school placement. This position reports to the Program Coordinator of Child & Youth Services at The Family Centre.

Qualifications:

• Diploma/Degree in Child & Youth Care preferred
• 2 years experience working with youth
• Eligibility for membership in a professional organization
• Effective communication skills with a wide range of individuals
• Knowledge of community resources
• Computer literacy
• Case management skills

Responsibilities:

• Establishing a therapeutic relationship through the process of role modeling and mentoring, providing opportunities for healthy peer interaction
• Promote a healthy view of education; facilitate success in the school setting
• Strengthening and promoting relationships by empowering and nurturing emotional attachments between the youth, their school and their natural support system
• Advocating on behalf of the youth while teaching them to be their own advocate
• Teaching boundaries, healthy sexuality, social skills, academic skills, communication, problem solving, positive decision-making, and anger management techniques, in an effort to increase overall well being while eliminating educational barriers
• Identifying resiliency capacities and coping skills for youth to build upon, and providing teaching to support and promote healthy lifestyle choices
• Acting as a liaison with stakeholders which may include the family, immediate caregivers, school personnel and community supports
• Connecting to beneficial, affordable and sustainable community resources to increase network of support

Salary will be based on experience and The Family Centre salary grid.

Youth Capacity Builder (Open until filled) Competition #892

In partnership with the Neighbourhood Empowerment Team (NET), the Youth Capacity Builder will act as a resource and referral link between youth populations, community organizations targeting youth populations, the Edmonton Police Service and NET teams. This position reports to the Manager of Community Youth Initiatives at The Family Centre.

• Provide outreach to “at-risk” youth identified by NET team members and community partners.
• Participate in and provide leadership to “da bom squad” youth program..
• Collaborate with NET team members (Community Constable and Community Capacity Builder), assisting in sustainable crime reduction/prevention efforts.
• Facilitate youth-driven initiatives and connect youth to beneficial, affordable, and sustainable community resources to increase network of support.
• Establish therapeutic relationships with youth through the process of role modeling, mentoring and provide opportunities for healthy peer interaction.
• Complete resiliency assessment to focus on fostering youth to increase their capability to cope successfully in stressful, high risk and adverse situations.
• Teach self-care, boundaries, healthy sexuality, social skills, effective communication, problem solving, positive decision-making and anger management.
• Identify youth’s internal and external strengths to increase involvement in positive activities and decrease engagement in at risk behaviours.

Qualifications:

• Diploma/Degree in Child & Youth Care or equivalent education
• Experience working with “at-risk” youth populations
• Understanding of law enforcement policies an asset
• Effective communication skills with an ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
• Sound understanding of and belief in a resiliency strength based perspective.
• Standard First Aid and Suicide Intervention
• Enhanced Police Security Clearance
• Child Welfare Information Systems Check
• Valid driver’s license, insurance and vehicles are required.

This is a full time position (36.5 hours per week). Salary will be based on experience and The Family Centre salary grid.

Position: Child / Youth Services Worker (Open) COMPETITION #706

Our community-based service provides therapeutic youth work to individual children and youth.
Successful candidates must have:

• A minimum of a Diploma in Child & Youth Care or equivalent education/experience
• Ability  to manage a flexible work schedule, including weekends and evenings
• Ability to work independently in the community
• Knowledge and/or experience with the Child Welfare system
• Current First Aid and Suicide Intervention
• Police Security Clearance and Child Youth Information Records Check
• Valid driver's license, insurance and vehicle are required
• Ability to develop working relationships with youth and have a good understanding of emotional and behavioral issues for youth experiencing difficulties

Salary will be based on experience and The Family Centre salary grid.

Position: Home Support Workers (Open) COMPETITION # 708

Energetic individuals interested in working with children, families and seniors.
You will provide childcare, light housekeeping, help new mothers and expectant mothers on bed rest, and provide respite care for families with disabled children..
Successful candidates will have:

• A positive and friendly manner
• Excellent communication skills
• An understanding of child development and normal family functioning
• Experience with seniors
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• The use of an insured vehicle

Must be available to work some days, evenings and weekends.
Compensation $24,000 - $28,584 annually for Full Time / $12.36 per hour for casual

Position: Contract Interpreters (Open) COMPETITION # 707

We require contractors to provide interpretation and translation services for many languages and dialects including: Dinka, Nuer, Sudanese Arabic, Vietnamese, Somali, French, Cambodian (Khmer), Italian, Korean, Portuguese, Serbo-Croation, Persian, Ukranian, Kurdish, Cantonese, Mandarin, Cree and Inuktitut. Resumes will also be accepted for other languages and dialects.
Successful candidates will be proficient in English and have:

• Interpretation experience (volunteer experience acceptable) - and/or -
• Training in medical, legal or business settings
• flexible schedule essential as hours depend on requests for service
• Interpreters only, please send resume to Shawna Huff, Centralized Interpreter Service (CIS) a program of The Family Centre #20, 9912 - 106 Street Edmonton, AB T5K 1C5 Fax (780) 426-4918

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Position: Family Support Workers (open) COMPETITION #717

The Family Centre is looking for individuals who are interested in challenging, frontline social work, providing in-home support to high-risk children and families. 

Successful candidates will have:

• A Bachelor’s degree, preferably a BSW
• Minimum of one year frontline experience in Human Services
• Good knowledge of family dynamics
• Knowledge/experience with the Child Welfare system 
• Must have a passion to work with families in crisis within a change oriented, Therapeutic model
• Valid driver’s license, insurance, and vehicle are required
• Police Security Clearance and Child Youth Information Records Check within the last 6 months

Compensation range is between $41,386 to $52,396 annually.

Residential Services Mentor (open) COMPETITION #768

Mature and knowledgeable Mentor to work on a team with six (6) children/youth, age 8 – 14 years who have struggled in traditional residential settings and require a family oriented environment.  Mentors provide live-in support based on a relational, developmental therapeutic model in the form of 24-hour shifts.

Successful candidates must have:

• Diploma or degree in Child and Youth Care (preferable) or Human Services or equivalent
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• Preferably with residential/foster care experience
• Rehab experience working with developmentally delayed, autism and Tourette’s Syndrome an asset
• Aboriginal cultural knowledge an asset
• Security Clearance and CWIS within the last 6 months

You are strength-based and have a nurturing ability to provide holistic service in a strategic therapeutic team environment.

Compensation ranges from $35,133 to $38,258 annually.

SCP (Specialized Contract Placement) Youth Workers, Team Members, Therapeutic Mentors, House Managers (Open) - Signing Bonus Available COMPETITION #891

You will be part of a team that provides a family-oriented environment for children/youth aged 8-18 years who have struggled in traditional residential settings. You will provide support based on a relational, developmental and therapeutic model.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Diploma/Degree in Human Services or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 1 year experience (preferably residential)
• Standard First Aid and CPR certificate
• Suicide Intervention certificate
• Completion of Police Security Clearance and Intervention Record check within the last 6 months
• Experience working with developmentally delayed, mental health issues, autism, and Tourette’s Syndrome would be an asset
• Experience working with youth with complex mental health and behavioural issues, including self mutilation would be an asset

COMPENSATION

Team Member, Therapeutic Mentor, and House Manager in the form of 24 hour shifts. Salary will be based on experience

Team Member, Therapeutic Mentor, and House Manager in the form of 12 hour shifts 4 on and 4 off.  Salary will be based on experience