Job Description

Family Futures Resource Network is a non-profit organization whose mission is to build on the strengths of individuals and families through connection, support, and education to create a better future.

Child and Youth Liaison

Full-Time - 37.5 hours per week

We are looking for positive, strength-focused, and enthusiastic role model to deliver programs and individualized supports for children and youth as well as caregiver education programs on adolescent development. Programs will use various curriculum to support mental health development in schools, summer camp programs, evening youth programming, and Agency events. Individual youth and caregiver support may be provided both onsite and in the community.

Benefits:

Comparable Wages

Health and Welfare Spending Account

RRSP Contributions

Professional Development Opportunities

15 Paid Health Maintenance Days

Annual Paid Vacation, Including an Extra Paid Week Between Christmas and New Years

Qualifications and Experience:

Minimum of a Post-Secondary Diploma in a relevant human services field

Minimum of 1 year's direct experience facilitating programs for children and youth

Experience working with diverse populations, vulnerable youth, and supporting caregivers

De-escalation Training an asset

Experience with crime prevention and facilitation of peer support circles is an asset

Knowledge and Skills and Attributes

Solid understanding of child/youth development and family dynamics

Ability to build trusting, positive relationships using a strength-based, non-judgmental approach

Understanding of behavioral guidance strategies, harm reduction and trauma-informed practice

Ability to serve as a member of an interdisciplinary team

Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and collaborative skills

Strong professional boundaries

Ability to be physically active and meet the physical demands of the job - walking distances, engaging in sporting activities, stooping, squatting, and occasionally lifting supplies weighing approximately 20 pounds

Other:

Valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle

Current certification in First Aid and Suicide Intervention

Valid Police Information and Vulnerable Sector Check and Alberta Children's Services Intervention Check

Willing to work a flexible schedule, which could include daytime, evening, and Saturday hours

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.04-$25.92 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Paid time off Wellness program
Education:

Secondary School (preferred)
Experience:

facilitation: 1 year (preferred) child and youth: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Drivers License (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-08-29