About Closer To Home Community Services

About Us: Closer to Home Community Services (CTH) is a non-profit organization located in Alberta since 1995. CTH provides a wide range of services designed to meet the unique needs of children, youth and families. Be a part of an innovative team that envisions a world where “every child is thriving within supportive family and community relationships”. Join in our mission to facilitate growth and belonging in communities of meaningful relationships and where our integrity is grounded in evidence-based practice authentically informed by, and connected to, diverse cultural wisdom. Together, we will journey with children and families to uncover strength, hope and healing, creating new possibilities for a brighter future.

CTH is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging for all; including different cultural backgrounds, spiritual beliefs, and sexual and gender diversities. We strive to be an employer of choice with a focus on wellness and connection.

Company benefits include:

• Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance
• Extended Health & Dental Coverage
• Additional Health Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Days
• RRSP Matching
• Company Events
• Training and Professional Development

About the Position: The Home Visitor is responsible for providing long term emotional, practical and cultural support for Indigenous families with children aged 0-6, who self-refer to the home visitation program. This program works with families who seek resources, information and services through the Family Resource Network (FRN) and its many programs.

Please note that the following are non-negotiable compliance requirements for all Closer to Home employees before an offer letter can be issued.

• First Aid Certificate Level C from an Alberta OHS Approved Agency
• A reliable personal vehicle
• Alberta Class 5 Driver’s License
• Clean 3 Year Driver’s Abstract - apply here
• Proof of $2M Liability Auto Insurance Coverage
• Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Search (completed within the last 6 months) - apply here
• Intervention Record Check (completed within the last 6 months) - apply here
• Please refer to the Qualifications section for details.

Responsibilities:

• To assess and support the emotional needs of families.
• Provide support to the families in their homes and a variety of other settings with the goal of helping them to learn necessary skills, such as problem solving, child development, parenting skills, budgeting, conflict management and connecting to their culture.
• Assist families in engaging with learning traditional knowledge, practices and ceremonies
• Connecting families to Elders and Knowledge keepers
• Participate in developing relevant family goals and implementing, evaluating and re-designing goal plans in cooperation with the family.
• Promote self-esteem and self-reliance within family members.
• Provide information, articles, books and other culturally sensitive materials needed to assist families in learning more about parenting, child development and other applicable skills or areas of information.
• Assist families in successfully meeting their goals.
• Complete appropriate paperwork/tools/goal plans in an efficient and timely manner.
• Maintain and adhere to all health and safety requirements and report all hazards and injuries to the immediate supervisor.

Qualifications:

• A Diploma or Degree in a related field and/or previous experience working with vulnerable children and families is required.
• Knowledge of Indigenous culture, histories and contemporary issues affecting Indigenous people.
• Willing to work in a flexible work week, including evenings and weekends when needed.
• First Aid/CPR Level C or higher
• A clean Intervention Record Check (IRC) from Children and Family Services and Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Check (PIC) are one of the non-negotiable compliance requirements for all Closer to Home employees before an offer letter can be issued. We highly encourage all applicants to apply for the IRC and PIC before the interview as it can take up to 6 weeks to process. Please apply for the IRC (free of cost) here and the PIC with Vulnerable Sector Check ($75) here.
• This position requires the use of a personal vehicle for work-related purposes. Candidates must show proof of a class 5 Alberta driver’s license, a personal vehicle, and a clean 3-year driver’s abstract. Candidates must also agree to maintain a 2 million liability insurance on their personal vehicle and consent to the possibility of an annual driver’s abstract review to meet our insurance provider’s requirements. Mileage will be reimbursed in alignment with the CRA guideline and CTH policy.
• Can work full-time in Canada without sponsorship.

Required Competencies

All positions at Closer to Home Community Services require (5) competencies: Instills Trust, Consumer Focus, Communicates Effectively, Situational Adaptability and Ensures Accountability.

Closing Date: Until suitable candidate is found

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

For more information on our organization, please visit our website at www.closertohome.com.

In the spirit of respect, reciprocity and truth, we honour and acknowledge that we are gathered on the ancestral lands of the Siksikaitsitapi (Blackfoot Confederacy), which is comprised of the Siksika, Kainai, Piikani and Amskapi Piikani Nations, and the shared territories of the Tsuut’ina Nation and Iyarhe Nakoda Nations, all of whom are the original signatories of the Blackfoot Treaty #7 in Southern Alberta. We also recognize Mohkinstsis (Calgary) as a home to members of the Metis Settlements and communities within Alberta.

The pay range for this role is:

51,300.00 - 51,300.00 CAD per year (Calgary & Area)