Parent Coach

at  Family Dynamics

EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION

• Post-secondary degree in Social Work, Inner-City studies, Human Ecology, or other related discipline is preferred.
• Current enrollment in a post-secondary degree program in a related discipline OR completion of post-secondary certificate or diploma program in Child and Youth Care, Early Childhood Education, Community/Family Support Worker or other Human Services education plus 2 years of experience in direct client services will be considered
• Emergency First Aid and Infant & Child CPR would be considered an asset
• A combination of education and experience will be considered
• Clear criminal record and child abuse registry check is required ( 3 months from present date)
• Current Manitoba driver’s license and reliable vehicle is required.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Developed interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to liaise and positively network with other professionals, agencies, and systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of child development, attachment, and family systems
• Strong anti-oppressive knowledge and practice
• Knowledge of the effects of poverty and the determinants of health
• Trauma and Violence-Informed practice with awareness of harm reduction approaches
• Knowledge of community resources and social networks
• Understanding of and ability to effectively apply social work ethics and standards of practice.
• Efficient organizational and time-management skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office suite, e-mail and internet
• This is a work from home position that requires a confidential work space for phone calls and virtual meetings along with locked storage for client records

Desired

• Experience providing in-home supportive service to families

We offer a dynamic and multi-cultural environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth. We strive to work together to be a center of excellence by being leaders in providing expert care for everyone who needs it on a timely basis. As an eligible employee of Family Dynamics, you’ll receive competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, a defined benefit pension plan and more.
Family Dynamics is committed to a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace environment. We welcome applications from all women, racialized persons, indigenous persons, persons with disabilities and 2SLGBTQ+ persons to confidentially self- identify at the time of application. Applicants can request reasonable accommodations through all aspects of the selection and recruitment process. Please contact HR to make those arrangements.
As a condition of employment, applicants will be required to provide a satisfactory criminal records check, including vulnerable sector search, and child abuse registry check, within 3 months of the present date.
We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted