Alberta Direct support worker Jobs – 150 Openings This Week

Family Support Worker ( Primary Focus: Parents and Youth 7 to 12 years)
Norwood Child and Family Resource Centre —Edmonton, AB
- $27.95–$38.08 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Databases
- Social Work
- In-person
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Community Disability Worker: One Sunday Per Month
Robin Hood Association —Sherwood Park, AB
- $17.44–$21.56 an hour
- Part-time
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
- Sanitation
- Maintenance
- Dental care
- Flexible schedule
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Community Disability Worker, Every Saturday & Sunday
Robin Hood Association —Sherwood Park, AB
- $17.44–$21.56 an hour
- Part-time
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
- Sanitation
- Maintenance
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Community Disability Support Worker - Overnight Respite
Mira Facilitation Center —Edmonton, AB
- Part-time
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
- CPR Certification
- Medication administration
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Youth Worker I, Full Time and Casual/Relief
Boyle Street Community Service Ltd —Edmonton, AB
- $23.21–$24.27 an hour
- Full-time
- Medicine
- Medication administration
- Experience working with children
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Social Worker III
Alberta Health Services —Edmonton, AB
- $47.40–$62.97 an hour
- Temporary
- Research
- Master's degree
- Discharge planning
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Community Support Worker (Diamond Valley/formerly Black Diamond)
Scope Society of Alberta —Foothills, AB
- $20.26–$23.56 an hour
- Part-time
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
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Health care aide -Day shift -Temporary
Park Place Seniors Living —Edmonton, AB
- Part-time
- Serving
- Customer service
- Writing skills
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Community Disability Worker - Adult's Services Relief
Robin Hood Association —Sherwood Park, AB
- $17.44–$21.56 an hour
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
- Sanitation
- Maintenance
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Community Rehabilitation Worker
WHEAT COUNTRY SPECIAL NEEDS SOCIETY —Vulcan, AB
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- Medication administration
- Caregiving
- Flexible schedule
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Respite/Disability Worker - Community Specialist II (In-Home)
Alberta AdaptAbilities Association —Edmonton, AB
- $22.30–$23.44 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- High school diploma or GED
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SHELTER SUPPORT WORKER
Bigstone Health Commission —Wabasca, AB
- From $27 an hour
- Rotating shift
- Sanitation
- High school diploma or GED
- First Aid Certification
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Team Leader, Children Services
DDRC —Calgary, AB
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
- Employee assistance program
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Community Disability Worker: Every Other Sunday
Robin Hood Association —Sherwood Park, AB
- $17.44–$21.56 an hour
- Part-time
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
- Sanitation
- Maintenance
- Dental care
- Flexible schedule
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Support Home Supervisor
I HAVE A CHANCE SUPPORT SERVICES LTD —Stony Plain, AB
- $21.99 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- Management
- Medication administration
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Dental care
- Paid time off
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Community Disability Worker - Children & Youth Services
Robin Hood Association —Sherwood Park, AB
- $17.44–$21.56 an hour
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
- Sanitation
- Maintenance
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Special needs support assistant
Families of Alberta for Conductive Education —Calgary, AB
- $18–$19 an hour
- Monday to Friday
- CPR Certification
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- First Aid Certification
- Dental care
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Family Support Counsellor I / II - Family Support Network
Wood's Homes —Calgary, AB
- Full-time
- Case management
- Teaching
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Remote Indigenous clinical Social Worker - British Columbia
The Family Enhancement Centre —Alberta
- $32.82–$34.87 an hour
- Part-time
- Remote
- English
- Master's degree
- Organizational skills
- Life insurance
Residential Support Program Supervisor (Full Time, Permanent)
CLAS (Community Living Alternative Services Ltd.) —Calgary, AB
- $58,177–$63,500 a year
- Full-time
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
- Supervising experience
- Team management
- Mileage reimbursement
- Disability insurance
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FT - Service Coordinator - Community Opportunities
Winnifred Stewart —Edmonton, AB
- $20.25 an hour
- Full-time
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Computer literacy
- Mentoring
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Crisis Response Supervisor, Residential Support (Overnight On-Call)
CLAS (Community Living Alternative Services Ltd.) —Calgary, AB
- $24.20 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Hybrid work
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
- Supervising experience
- Team management
- Dental care
- Paid time off
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4h
Experienced High-Risk Youth Worker - Residential Treatment Centre
Sturdy Wings —Stony Plain, AB
- From $25 an hour
- Part-time
- Serving
- CPR Certification
- Sanitation
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2d
Volunteer Worker
The Y.K Career College —Calgary, AB
- From $15 an hour
- Part-time
- Mentoring
- Data entry
- Organizational skills
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Family Support Coordinator
Autism Society of Edmonton Area —Edmonton, AB
- $50,000–$55,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Outlook
- Inventory management
- Research
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Family Support Worker ( Primary Focus: Parents and Youth 7 to 12 years)

Norwood Child and Family Resource Centre
Edmonton, AB

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Job details

Full-time
6 hours ago

Skills

Facilitation
Trauma-informed care
Data management software
Case file maintenance
Work with children and youth (Client populations)
Coaching
Post-secondary education
Filing
Databases
Working with families
Working with children and youth
Continuous quality improvement (CQI)
Social Work
Resource navigation in case management
Communication skills
Community resource coordination
Driving Licence

Full job description

Family Support Worker

Primary Focus: Parents and Youth 7 to 12 years

Full Time (35 hours per week)

Job ID # 26-008

Are you looking to make a difference in your community? Join the Norwood team and start making a difference today!

Norwood Child and Family Resource Centre is an Edmonton based non-profit organization that has been supporting children and families since 1963, with a vision of Healthy Children, Healthy Families, Healthy Communities.  

Our programs and services are designed to strengthen and empower individuals.    For more information, visit  https://www.norwoodcentre.com. 

Position Summary

The Family Support Worker works alongside parents, caregivers, and youth ages 7 to 12, with the current primary focus on strengthening parenting skills, supporting positive youth development, and providing practical coaching in home, group, and community settings. The role supports parents and caregivers to build confidence, identify parenting goals, develop strategies, reduce barriers, and strengthen natural support networks. The role also includes facilitating groups for youth and providing direct coaching to youth ages 7 to 12 who can access support independently. Through trusting relationships, the worker recognizes family strengths, supports family led goals, and helps participants build connections with Norwood and the broader community.

This position requires a flexible work schedule that includes evenings and weekends as scheduled to meet the needs of participants.

Reporting to the Program Manager, the Family Support Worker is responsible for the following:

Providing home and community visits, coaching, group facilitation, information, resources, referrals and follow-up to parents, caregivers, and youth ages 7 to 12 based on participant needs
Providing strategies to parents and caregivers that support positive parenting, child development, and youth well-being
Working alongside parents and caregivers to identify parenting strengths, priorities, goals, and practical action steps
Facilitating group programming for youth ages 7 to 12 that supports social-emotional learning, healthy relationships, problem solving, confidence, and positive youth development
Providing direct coaching and support to youth ages 7 to 12 in home and community settings, based on participant needs and program goals
Managing an assigned caseload and maintaining accurate, timely, and confidential records of services, goals, attendance, referrals, screening results, and follow-up using electronic and paper files
Helping parents, caregivers, and youth apply learning at home and in the community while connecting with Norwood, Family Resource Networks, and other community services
Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of community resources to provide supportive information and referrals
Supporting completion of surveys, evaluations, outcome measures, reporting requirements, and continuous quality improvement activities

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

Post-secondary degree or diploma in Social Work, Child and Youth Care, Human Ecology or equivalent
Knowledge of child and youth development, parenting support, youth engagement, family support, community resources, and service navigation
Ability to support participants using strength based, family centred, culturally responsive, trauma informed, and relationship-based practice
Ability to complete assessments, referrals, documentation, and follow up with accuracy and attention to detail 
Strong communication, collaboration, conflict resolution, organization, and problem-solving skills
Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and database systems 
A valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle  
Criminal Record Check and Child Welfare Intervention Record Check (any findings will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis)

The following qualifications are considered an asset:

Experience conducting home visits  
Experience supporting parents, caregivers, and youth ages 7 to 12 through individual, home, community, or group-based support
Experience facilitating groups or skill-building activities for youth ages 7 to 12
Experience supporting parents, caregivers, and families from diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds
Experience working collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team

The hourly range for this role is $27.95-$38.08 per hour ($50,865 to $69,300 per year) based on a 35-hour week.

Norwood provides the following:

Great benefits plan
12 sick/personal leave days per year
Service recognition and employee awards
Ongoing professional development

Norwood staff are guided by the following Team Charter: (SPIRIT)

Support - We utilize one another's strengths to take on challenges and opportunities using positive communication, collaboration, and compassion.
Passion - We have the energy, attitude, and enthusiasm to be fully committed and engaged in our work with each other.
Integrity - We are honest, trustworthy, transparent, and accountable with each other.
Respect - We accept others without judgment and recognize that every individual is a person of value.
Inclusivity - We celebrate diversity and welcome people of all abilities, backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives.
Team - We are all one group working towards improved outcomes for children and families.

If you share our values and support our mission and vision, please consider joining our team.

Norwood Child and Family Resource Centre values diversity and welcomes applications from First Nation, Inuit, Métis, New Canadian, racialized, differently abled and 2SLGBTQ1A+ communities.

To apply for this opportunity, please submit your résumé and cover letter to: [email protected]. Please state in the cover letter how you align with the Norwood Team Charter and how you heard about the position. Please include Family Support Worker (7-12 years) and Job ID Number: 26-008 in the Subject Line of the email.

Closing Deadline: Until Suitable Candidate is Found

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Pay: $27.95-$38.08 per hour

Expected hours: 35.0 per week

Work Location: In person

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