Job Description

KIN-DIR Education Foundation is a not-for-profit, Alberta Education-approved independent Early Childhood Services (ECS) operator serving Calgary and area. We specialize in screening, assessing, and treating developmental delays and disabilities in children aged 2 years and 8 months to kindergarten age.

Our multidisciplinary team includes Speech-Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Psychologists, certificated teachers, educators, and support staff all dedicated to early childhood development. We also work with families in managing challenging behaviors, developmental milestones, and positive parenting strategies. Services are provided in diverse settings, including preschools, daycares and family homes.

We are looking for a full-time Family Support Worker to join our team for the school year 2025-2026. Duties will include (but not limited to):

Providing support to the Program Manager and Family Support Lead in implementing the child's education/support plan Taking direction from the multi-disciplinary team in a therapy aide generalist capacity Working with children in and out of the homes and/or community as appropriate to the children's needs

Required skills, abilities and experience:

At least 1 year of experience working in a classroom and/or home setting supporting children with special needs Previous experience working under the direction of a registered health professional Being a registered member of Therapy Assistant Association of Alberta (ThAAA) is an asset Demonstrated ability to respond to and handle stress Strong understanding of positive behaviour support strategies Exceptional time management and organizational skills with minimal direction Able to drive from one location to another (paid mileage) Exceptional time management and organizational skills with minimal direction Excellent written and verbal communication skills Basic computer skills and basic knowledge of virtual meeting applications, cloud storage (ex. One Drive) and MS Office 365 suite

Required documentation:

Completion of a recognized Bachelor's degree related to human services Valid Class 5 Driver's Licence Valid Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Search Disclosure Valid Child Care First Aid and CPR Clear Intervention Record Check
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 10 months

Pay: $25.00-$30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

Casual dress Dental care Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance Mileage reimbursement RRSP match
Application question(s):

Able to lift up to 50 lbs. without restrictions?
Education:

Bachelor's Degree (required)
Experience:

Work experience with special needs children: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:

Class 5 Driver's Licence (required)
Work Location: On the road

Expected start date: 2025-08-26