community wellness worker Jobs

Kinship/Foster Care Support Worker
Athabasca Tribal Council —Fort McMurray, AB
- Weekends as needed
- Administrative experience
- Working with children
- Bachelor's
- Wellness program
- Dental care
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Social Services Family Development Worker
McMan Youth, Family and Community Services Association, Central Region —Rocky Mountain House, AB
- $27.28–$30.51 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Social Work
- Dental care
- Vision care
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Health Care Support Worker (Long-Term Care) - Training Opportunity - HCAP
Vancouver Coastal Health —Vancouver, BC
- $26.31 an hour
- Temporary
- English
- Wellness program
- Dental care
4d
Peer Support Worker
Recovery Alberta —Edmonton, AB
- $27.23–$30.00 an hour
- Part-time
- Communication skills
4d
Victim/Witness Services Worker
Ministry of the Attorney General —Toronto, ON
- $1,265.80–$1,554.23 a week
- Temporary
- Bilingual
- English
- Microsoft Office
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
2d
Community Care Assistant (Community Health Worker)
Vancouver Coastal Health —Vancouver, BC
- $29.76–$31.64 an hour
- Travel
- Wellness program
- Dental care
Recovery Wellness Worker
Whistling Wind Recovery and Wellness Centre —Winnipeg, MB
- $18–$25 an hour
- Part-time
- Analysis skills
- Working with children
- First Aid Certification
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3d
Child Youth Care Worker
Unlimited Potential Community Services —Ponoka, AB
- $52,966–$65,751 a year
- Weekends as needed
- English
- Working with children
- First Aid Certification
- Wellness program
- Dental care
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13d
Youth Development Worker - Positive Youth Development Program
Whytecliff Agile Learning Centre —Langley, BC
- $4,400–$5,500 a month
- 8 hour shift
- Master's degree
- Working with children
- Bachelor's
- Dental care
- Paid time off
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Community Direct Support Professional
Turning Leaf Support Services —Winnipeg, MB
- $17.00–$18.50 an hour
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- High school diploma or GED
- First Aid Certification
- Wellness program
- Mileage reimbursement
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RESIDENCE CHILD YOUTH WORKER
SERENITY RESOURCES LIMITED —Williams Lake, BC
- $28.49 an hour
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Microsoft Office
- Working with children
- Mileage reimbursement
- Disability insurance
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Family Wellness Worker
Pelican High Peak Family Healing Lodge —Sioux Lookout, ON
- $30 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Dental care
- Paid time off
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Community Wellness Worker
We Wai Kai Nation —Campbell River, BC
- $28.31 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Travel
- Dental care
- Paid time off
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4d
Family Support Worker
Makoon Transition Inc. —Winnipeg, MB
- From $19 an hour
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Microsoft Office
- High school diploma or GED
- Dental care
- Paid time off
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11d
Rural Outreach Worker
Blood Ties Four Directions Centre —Whitehorse, YT
- From $36.27 an hour
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- English
- Microsoft Office
- Paid time off
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2d
Housing Support Worker (Transitional Housing Program)
Canadian Mental Health Association —Charlottetown, PE
- $24.77–$28.48 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- CPR Certification
- Up to 50% travel
- Bachelor's
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Social Worker/LCT
Elsipogtog First Nation —Elsipogtog First Nation, NB
- $70,000–$100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's
- Psychology
- Wellness program
- Mileage reimbursement
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11d
Community Support Worker
Southern Alberta Community Living Association —Lethbridge, AB
- From $19.50 an hour
- Part-time
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Wellness program
- Mileage reimbursement
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Residential Child and Youth Worker
RYSE Supportive Services Inc. —Abbotsford, BC
- $27.54 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- CPR Certification
- English
- Working with children
- Dental care
- Vision care
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Youth Worker (overnight / 24 hour shifts) for adolescent girls (MUST HAVE COMPLEX YOUTH EXPERIENCE.
Adopting Healthy Attitudes Youth and Family Services —Surrey, BC
- $350–$385 a day
- Part-time
- First Aid Certification
- Driving
- In-person
- Wellness program
- COVID-19 protective measures
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Youth and Community Support Worker - ExCel
Enviros —Calgary, AB
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Microsoft Excel
- First Aid Certification
- Wellness program
Youth and Community Support Worker - ExCel
Enviros —Calgary, AB
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Microsoft Excel
- First Aid Certification
- Wellness program
Youth and Family Support Worker - Journeys
Enviros —Calgary, AB
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Bachelor's
- First Aid Certification
Child and Youth Care Worker - 611 Down - TPT
Interior Community Services —Kamloops, BC
- $27.54–$31.61 an hour
- Part-time
- First Aid Certification
- Dental care
- Paid time off
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10d
Care Coordinator - Community
Ontario Health atHome —Mississauga, ON
- $43.55–$49.65 an hour
- Full-time
- Nursing
- Windows
- Organizational skills
10d

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Kinship/Foster Care Support Worker

Athabasca Tribal Council
Fort McMurray, AB

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time

Benefits

Extended health care
Wellness program
RRSP match
Dental care
Paid time off
Company events
Employee assistance program
Vision care
Life insurance
On-site parking

Skills

Computer operation
Class 5 Licence
Sociology
Administrative experience
Working with children
Bachelor's
First Aid Certification
Psychology
Social Work
College diploma
Communication skills

Full job description

Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta

Job Type: Permanent, Full-time

Department: Child, Family Services

Reports to: Supervisor, Kinship/Foster Care

Job Summary:

The Athabasca Tribal Council is currently seeking a passionate and dedicated Kinship/Foster Care Support Worker to join our team. This role is vital in supporting the safety, stability, and overall well-being of children and youth placed in kinship and foster care settings. The Kinship/Foster Care Support Worker plays a vital role in promoting the safety, well-being, and healthy development of children and youth in kinship and foster care placements. This position provides direct support to caregivers, conducts regular home visits, and collaborates with social workers and community partners to ensure children are placed in nurturing, trauma-informed environments. The role also involves assisting with the recruitment, training, and licensing of care providers, while upholding legislative requirements and best practices. A key focus is placed on maintaining family and cultural connections to support each child’s sense of identity and belonging.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Recruitment of prospective kinship and foster caregivers through community engagement, information sessions and promoting public awareness.
Screen and track new kinship and foster care applicants as they progress through the home approval process.
Conduct routine in-person home visits with caregivers and children in approved kinship and foster homes to assess safety, well-being, and development across emotional, physical and social areas.
Facilitate, support training and orientation for foster and kinship families, including managing registrations, delivering sessions, and ensuring required modules are completed and documented in the online data system.
Negotiate, plan, and coordinate child placements, ensuring that the child’s unique needs are matched with caregivers' skills and capacity.
Support caregivers in understanding their roles within the child intervention system, including child protection, legal processes, rights, responsibilities, and available supports.
Assess each child’s individual needs to determine eligibility for financial supports, such as special rate approvals and the creation of Kinship/Foster Care Support Plans.
Identify and address emerging risks or concerns within placements by collaborating with caregivers and professionals to develop and implement effective solutions.
Ensure timely and accurate completion of all required documentation, including assessments, reports, and case notes, are entered into the organization’s digital case management system.
Complete and maintain all licensing requirements in accordance with the Child, Youth and Family Enhancement Act, Residential Facility Licensing Act and agency policies.
Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned to support organizational objectives.

Qualifications and Skills:

Bachelor’s degree in social work, Psychology, Sociology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
Currently delegated or the ability to be delegated in the province of Alberta.
Knowledge of child development, trauma-informed practices, and the unique challenges faced by children in kinship and foster care settings
Working knowledge of the Child, Youth and Family Enhancement Act, legislations, regulations and related Acts.
Demonstrated ability to manage a diverse caseload while effectively prioritizing tasks and responsibilities.
Proficient in computer use, with strong communication skills and the ability to build supportive, collaborative relationships with children, caregivers, and professionals
Previous experience working in indigenous communities considered an asset.
Knowledge of Cree or Dene is considered an asset.

Requirements:

Clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check.
Clear Child Intervention Record Check.
Class 5 Drivers License with a clear Drivers abstract.
Availability to work occasional evenings and weekends.

Other titles for this role: Caseworker, Social Worker.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Company events
Dental care
Employee assistance program
Extended health care
Life insurance
On-site parking
Paid time off
RRSP match
Vision care
Wellness program

Application question(s):

Do you have experience working with Indigenous Organizations and/or Communities?
Do you hold a Degree or Diploma in Social Work?
We encourage applicants to self-identify to support our efforts to broaden the diversity of applications; however, responses are voluntary and are not necessary to have your application considered by ATC. For the purposes of employment equity, an Indigenous person is someone who identifies as First Nation, Inuit, or Métis. Based on this definition, are you an Indigenous person?
We encourage applicants to self-identify to support our efforts to broaden the diversity of applications; however, responses are voluntary and are not necessary to have your application considered by ATC. For the purpose of employment equity, members of visible minorities mean persons, other than Indigenous peoples, who are non-Caucasian in race or non-white in colour. Based on this definition, are you a member of a visible minority?
Are you currently delegated in the province of Alberta?

Experience:

social work: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

Class 5 Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

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