Company Overview
Family Connections Inc. is a dedicated social services organization committed to supporting children, youth, and families through compassionate and professional guidance. Since 1995, our mission has been to positively influence lives by fostering family preservation and community integration.
Summary
Join Family Connections Inc. as a Community Support Worker in the Whitecourt region. In this vital role, you will help empower families and individuals by providing essential support and advocacy aligned with our mission to promote healthy, resilient communities.
**MALE STAFF ONLY**
About the Role
This position supports individuals with addiction and mental health concerns, often compounded by brain injuries, disabilities, and high-risk environments. You’ll provide direct outreach and personalized support, using a trauma-informed, harm-reduction approach combined with life coaching techniques to foster trust, safety, and empowerment.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide daily support tailored to each individual's unique needs and goals.
- Build strong, trusting relationships while maintaining firm and respectful boundaries.
- Use life coaching and motivational interviewing techniques to support personal development.
- Conduct ongoing safety assessments and respond to crises as needed.
- Collaborate with guardians, healthcare providers, PDD, agencies, and support networks.
- Assist clients in accessing addiction treatment, housing, healthcare, and social services.
- Maintain accurate documentation and case notes.
- Ensure transportation needs are met (personal vehicle required; driving clearance documents needed).
Qualifications & Requirements
- Experience working with individuals affected by addiction, mental health issues, and disabilities.
- Strong understanding of harm reduction, trauma-informed care, and crisis intervention.
- Valid driver’s license and driving clearance (mileage reimbursed).
- Police clearance and intervention training certificate.
- First aid certification (or willingness to obtain).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage lone-worker safety protocols.
- Quick thinking, adaptability, and calmness under pressure.
- Commitment to respectful, person-centered care.
What We Offer
- Supportive and inclusive team environment.
- Ongoing training and professional development.
- Health benefits for full-time staff.
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in someone’s life every day.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $20.00-$23.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
Pay: $20.00-$23.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
