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If you enjoy a fast-paced, progressive work environment and have a passion for serving the local community - then this may be the opportunity for you! We believe that our values of diversity, collaboration, innovation and mutual respect bring out the best in our team.
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Family Support Diversion Worker
Type: Employment
Location: Whitecourt
Posted: Apr, 1 2025 | Closing: Apr 18, 2025
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY FAMILY SUPPORT DIVERSION WORKER
PERMANENT FULL-TIME
Job #25-021
There has never been a better timer for you to step into municipal employment and have a strong role in shaping your future, your career, and the community. We believe that our values of diversity, collaboration, innovation and mutual respect bring out the best in our team.
Our organization currently has an opening for one permanent full-time Family Support Diversion Worker within the Community Services Department to deliver services for our regional program.
As a part of the Family Support Program team, you will work closely with families, children, youth, agencies, and the community to provide in-home and community supports in the Whitecourt and regional areas outlined in our contract with Children’s Services.
Key duties include:
• Individual and family support both in-person and by virtual means when suitable.
• Developing strategies and recommendations to assist families with the supports and skills they require to function effectively in their home, family and community.
• Providing referrals to psychologists and family therapists if required.
• Overall case management; facilitating psychoeducational community groups and sessions on a variety of topics.
• Facilitating parent education groups, and program reporting including evaluation and outcome measures.
• Regional travel will be required for this position.
From the preferred applicant, we are seeking:
• A degree, diploma, or certification in a Human Services discipline or equivalent experience and education;
• Experience in family counseling;
• Experience in group delivery and community programming;
• The ability to work with a variety of agencies and partnerships;
• Experience in community development and working in partnership with multiple organizations;
• Experience in offering parent education programs;
• Experience working with diverse populations; and,
• Motivational Interviewing and Suicide Awareness Training are considered assets.
This position offers a competitive salary and includes the option to participate in a comprehensive benefit plan. The successful candidate will be required to pass a criminal record check (vulnerable sector), an intervention record check, and provide a driver’s abstract suitable to the employer prior to being hired.
If you feel that you have the qualifications and desire to be a part of the team, please submit your resume to the address below by Noon, Friday, April 18, 2025.
TOWN OF WHITECOURT
Box 509, 5004 - 52 Avenue WHITECOURT, AB T7S 1N6 Fax: 780-778-5179
Email: hr@whitecourt.ca
RE: Job#25-021
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted further.