The Community
High River provides the warmth and familiarity of a small town, featuring countless outdoor trails and parks that await your next adventure. Our downtown offers a variety of unique stores and businesses who take pride in fostering connection in our community. High River is a people-first community where families put down roots for generations. Nestled within Foothills County with the Rocky Mountains framing the view to your west, our community of 14,000 is rooted in people and promotes an environment to help you build lasting relationships.
The Organization
Through the dedication and passion of our 150 employees, we deliver important services to the community. Our purpose, or why we do what we do, is because we want to make a difference in our community now and for generations to come (our ‘why’). To achieve this, we inspire and respect one another, we can be counted on, we are better together, and we dare to be different (our ‘how’).
We’ve embarked on a workplace culture journey that has enhanced our commitment to people; both our employees and the community we serve. We have identified three pillars to achieve our workplace culture: Accountable, Connected, Excellence (ACE).
Position: Family Support Worker
Vacancies: 1
Job Type: Part-time
Department: Family Resource Network
Reports to: Supervisor, Family Resource Network
Pay Type: Hourly
Starting Rate: $41.35
Expected Weekly Hours: 28
Grid Line: EA5
Job Posting Date: June 12, 2026
Job Closing Date: June 26, 2026
Link to Apply: https://jobs.dayforcehcm.com/en-CA/tohr/CANDIDATEPORTAL/jobs/968
General Accountability:
Family Resource Networks (FRN) are a Provincially funded initiative to provide programs and support services for families with children 0-18 years. The Greater Foothills FRN provides programs and services for children youth and families spanning three counties and 13 communities.
Reporting to the Supervisor, FRN, the Family Support Worker provides targeted in-home support to families with children under six to strengthen parenting capacity, promote child development, build parental resilience, and enhance community connections through strength-based home visitation.
In line with our Strategic Plan and workplace culture, Accountable, Connected and Excellence (ACE), this position does the right thing for the organization and the community and takes personal ownership in contributing to the organization. The employee in this position must be able to communicate clearly and concisely and actively contribute to achieving team results. The incumbent must provide exceptional service to customers and internal partners and demonstrate initiative toward achieving organizational results and performance excellence.
Specific Duties:
- Provide in home supports to families under the Greater Foothills Family Resource Network’s Growing Families Home Visitation Program
- Provide parenting education, guidance, and support through collaborative, strength-based goal setting with families.
- Plan and prepare individualized visits that respond to family needs and align with best practices and program resources
- Work alongside families to support the successful use of new strategies and skills.
- Support families by linking them to community resources and support services.
- Complete required assessments, service plans, case notes, and discharge documentation.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Degree or Diploma in social services/human services or related field
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience working one-on-one with families
- Solid understanding of child development
- Experience working with a diverse population that may be experiencing mental health, poverty, homelessness and or addiction issues
- Solid knowledge of community resources and supports
Applications will be accepted until 12:00 p.m. on Friday, June 26, 2026. We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: From $41.35 per hour
Expected hours: 28.0 per week
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
