Calgary Job Alert: Full-time Family Support Associate – Transportation Services

Wood’s Homes
This position is located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Position Overview

Wood’s Homes is a multi-service, non-profit children’s mental health centre based in Calgary. Our over 550 staff and volunteers help provide 35 programs and services for 28,000 children and their families each year in Calgary, Lethbridge, Canmore, Strathmore, Fort McMurray and Fort Smith, N.W.T.

Commitment to high-risk adolescents, challenged with some very tough issues, is not easy and the reality is that most problems surface after hours. These are the times when our frontline workers spring into action. Work hours at Wood’s Homes are typically round-the-clock and the type of work we do requires quick thinking, confidence, forgiveness and persistence.

We are currently seeking a full-time Family Support Associate for our Supported Visits and Transportation Services Program. This program provides safe and timely transportation to children and families, leaving the children with appropriate caregivers. Verbal reports may be necessary. The successful candidate will be available for a Tuesday – Saturday schedule.

The Family Support Associate is primarily responsible for family support services, such as visit supervision as assigned, to identified children/youth and families in a safe, non-judgmental, and professional manner. This position reports to the Team Leader of the Transportation Program.

For more information and to apply, visit the job posting on Idealist.org.

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