Family Support Practitioner

Posted on: Aug 4, 2026

Posted by: Strathcona County

Summary

The Family Support Practitioner plays a key role in supporting children, parents, caregivers, and families by promoting healthy development, strengthening parenting skills, and addressing risk factors that may impact family well-being. This position works collaboratively and in partnership with colleagues, community agencies, and participants to support opportunities that build natural and formal networks of support and connection.

This role is responsible for delivering a comprehensive range of targeted and intensive programs and services to families with children and youth aged 0 to 18 through individualized support, group sessions and other service delivery approaches. The Family Support Practitioner applies evidence-informed practices to support child development, parenting capacity, and family resilience while connecting families with appropriate community resources and services.

This posting is for 1 full-time hourly position up to 8 months

Key Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

Build trusting relationships with participants and families to support their well-being.
Provide standardized screening, parenting support, and strength-based interventions to assist participants in improving family functioning and child development outcomes.
Identify risk factors and conduct safety screenings related to family violence, mental health concerns, and other complex social factors when appropriate
Collaborate with other internal supports and community service providers to ensure participants have access to the supports they need
Plan and facilitate skill-building opportunities for parents and caregivers through workshops, one-on-one coaching, and community presentations
Assess family strengths and needs to develop participant-directed goals and service plans that support parenting capacity and family resilience
Connect with families through in-person meetings, phone calls, email, and virtual sessions to provide accessible, responsive, and timely support
Provide information, supported referrals, and navigation assistance to help families access community resources and services
Support the development of natural and formal networks of support for children, parents, and caregivers, while fostering culturally responsive and inclusive approaches that honor each family’s unique beliefs, traditions, and strengths
Maintain accurate documentation and adhere to professional standards in case management, ethics, supervision, and program requirements

Requirements

Qualifications and Skills:

University degree in Social Sciences (Education, Child and Youth Care, Early Childhood Development, Social Work, Human Ecology, etc.)
Minimum of 3 years of experience in areas such as child and youth development, parenting support, family support, or community-based services
Experience facilitating research-based or evidence-informed programs
Strong understanding of child development, family well-being, and resilience within the context of social determinants of health
Experience working with families experiencing complex needs or life stressors
Ability to apply screening and assessment tools such as risk assessments, mental health screens, parental scales, or developmental screenings
Knowledge of community resources and experience supporting referrals and system navigation
Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with participants, community partners, and service providers
Strong problem-solving, documentation, and information management skills with proficiency using databases and Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to work independently while contributing positively within a team environment

Conditions of Employment:

Submission of a Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check and Child Intervention Record Check
Valid Alberta Class 5 Driver’s license and submission of a 5-year Driver’s Abstract with less than 7 demerits
Ability to perform physical labour as part of the job duties including lifting 20 lbs
Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule, including daytime, evenings and weekends

Job Type

Full Time Temporary

Employer Contact

No employer contact listed.

Salary Range

$36.90 - $46.11

Closing Date

August 19, 2026

Posting ID: 39548

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