Job Description

Hi. We're Trellis.

Trellis works with young people, adults, families, and communities to unlock their potential and support their growth. We are focused on generational change by providing a spectrum of services for people of all backgrounds, including those with complex needs. Our programs improve access to resources, develop family and community supports and build people's capacity to deal with life's challenges.


With our support, people from all walks of life are empowered to move beyond systemic barriers, cultivate great outcomes and reach their full potential. We're Trellis - and we're always growing!

Our Values

Our values not only define who we are but also support Trellis to achieve our vision of everyone reaching their full potential.

Courage:

We willingly embrace growth, and don't see it as optional

Empathy:

We relentlessly care about the growth of others and won't let anyone go unsupported

Learning:

We choose to grow through uncertainty, even when the status quo feels easier

Impact:

We go beyond what seems doable and prove that growth is possible.

Our Commitments

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 reflects the communities we serve.


We are committed to active reconciliation in alignment with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission 94 calls to action and the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. Reconciliation is a highly valued and integrated part of our culture and work. Trellis' reconciliation journey is intentional with meaningful engagement from team members both collectively and as individuals.

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

Ability to swap statutory holidays for other days of importance to you

Consistent Training & Development Opportunities

Diversity and Inclusion embedded into everyday practice.

For more info on Trellis Society, visit www.growwithtrellis.caor find us at

@TrellisYYCon social media.

The Role: Family and Youth Resource Network Specialist (full-time, Strathmore)

An Early Childhood Development Family Resource Network Specialist provides children and families with programming and services around child development and wellbeing, caregiver capacity building and social connections and support. This role connects with formal and informal partners to provide a comprehensive range of services designed to engage families and support healthy growth and development.


This position is located in Strathmore, AB, and will require a flexible schedule (with some evening and weekend work) to meet the diverse needs of families including services in the Hub, community and family home.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all families accessing the Hub. Administer a trauma-informed intake and assessment to understand families' situations and service needs. Provide services to families on the continuum of prevention, early intervention, and intensive programming. Support family functioning, enhance family support networks, promote reunification, and support the protection and wellbeing of children through case management. Facilitate multiple parenting and child development programs (Triple P Parenting, Circle of Security Parenting, Kimochi's, Kids have Stress Too, Zones of Regulation etc.) Facilitate early childhood development activities designed to engage children and caregivers to promote protective factors and reduce risk factors. Enhance social connections for children, families and the community to decrease social isolation and build resiliency. Engage and build relationships with, and between, families, individuals, Children's Services staff, communities, schools, and other service providers. Support children and families through crises and safety planning with families and Children's Services as required. Advocate, navigate systems and refer to internal and community resources. Integrate cultural and traditional ways of meeting needs into services including, but not limited to, embedding ceremony, meeting in Circle with Elders, smudging. Maintain accurate electronic client records consistent with Aspen policies & procedures. Report-writing and collection of evaluation of progress and outcomes data. Other duties as required.

Knowledge and Skills Expectations

Diploma, Degree or certificate in Early Childhood Development, Social Work or other Human Services Field (experience and/or equivalencies also considered) Knowledge and experience working with children, youth, and families including child and adolescent development and healthy family functioning. Working knowledge of Child Development, Ages & Stages, Positive Parenting, Family Systems Theory and Attachment Theories, Grief and Loss, Natural Supports Framework and Trauma Informed Care. Strong critical thinking, engagement, and assessment skills. Superior knowledge of community resources and services. Strong relationship-building skills with an awareness of trauma-informed care principles. Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team and collaborate with external partners. Experience with outcome measurement and electronic data management. Understanding of Infant and Adult Mental Health and ability to structure programming accordingly. Superior verbal and written communication skills and computer literacy. Comfortable with ambiguity and able to provide creative service delivery. Valid driver's license, current Driver's Abstract, and reliable vehicle with appropriate insurance. Successful candidate must complete a Police Check including Vulnerable Sector Check and Child Intervention Record Check (can be obtained with our help upon hire).

Reporting Relationship

This position reports directly to the Program Manager of the Chestermere and Strathmore Hub.

Join Our Team

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're always growing and we're looking for passionate people who want to grow with us! People who are eager to make an impact while continuing to grow their expertise. We appreciate your interest and thank all who apply, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted!