Trauma-Informed Family Support Coordinator

Job summary

Provide trauma-informed support to children and caregivers fleeing family violence through intake, safety planning, and goal setting. Develop and deliver programming focused on attachment, resilience, and family healing while coordinating with shelter staff.

Job details

Trauma-Informed Family Support Coordinator Full-Time | Temporary – 18 Months Location: WIN House shelter locations in Edmonton Reports To: Shelter Manager, WIN I Union: CUPE Local 3341 Starting Wage: $28.74 per hour, in accordance with the applicable Collective Agreement Who We Are WIN House supports individuals and their children fleeing family and gender-based violence by providing safe temporary accommodation, crisis intervention, advocacy, resources, and trauma-informed programming. Our work is grounded in dignity, respect, inclusion, collaboration, and client-centred care. We are committed to creating safe spaces where individuals and families can begin to rebuild stability, strengthen relationships, and move forward. What We Do WIN House provides crisis intervention, safe temporary accommodation, basic-needs support, advocacy, programming, information, referrals, and connections to community resources for individuals and children fleeing violence. Our services are trauma-informed, client-centred, culturally responsive, and increasingly aligned with a low-barrier model of care. We work collaboratively with individuals and families to promote safety, strengthen relationships, build resilience, and create opportunities for long-term stability and well-being. What You’ll Do * Provide trauma-informed, client-centred support to children and caregivers impacted by family violence. * Complete family intakes and help identify immediate needs, strengths, risks, and longer-term goals. * Support caregivers in establishing healthy routines, safety plans, and family-focused goals. * Facilitate children's groups, parenting programs, healthy relationship programming, and recreational or therapeutic activities. * Develop and deliver programming that supports attachment, resilience, healthy relationships, and family healing. * Assist families with school registration, transportation, educational support, and community resources. * Advocate alongside families and help connect them with parenting, cultural, educational, legal, health, and community supports. * Collaborate closely with Crisis Intervention Workers and other shelter staff to coordinate family support and case planning. * Maintain accurate and timely client documentation and participate in case management meetings. * Contribute to a safe, welcoming, and supportive shelter environment. What You Bring * Degree or diploma in Child and Youth Care, Social Work, Early Childhood Education, Human Services, or a related field. * Minimum three years of experience working with children and families, including direct experience supporting children. * Experience with trauma-informed care, family violence, gender-based violence, safety planning, and harm reduction. * Experience facilitating groups, workshops, or family programming. * Strong communication, relationship-building, organization, and case management skills. * Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced and emotionally complex environment. * Knowledge of attachment, family systems, child development, culturally responsive practice, and client-centred service delivery. * Current First Aid and CPR certification. * Valid Class 5 driver's licence and ability to travel between WIN House locations as required. Hours are primarily Monday to Friday, with some evening and weekend flexibility required to support programming and operational needs. * The successful candidate will be required to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check, Child Welfare Intervention Check, current First Aid certification, and sign an Oath of Confidentiality. Why Join WIN House? At WIN House, your work has a direct impact on individuals and families navigating some of the most difficult moments of their lives. You will join a collaborative team committed to trauma-informed practice, inclusion, continuous learning, and meaningful community impact. How to Apply Please visit the WIN House Career page at Careers | WIN House [https://www.winhouse.org/careers] and follow the link to apply by 16:00 on September 28th, 2026. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those shortlisted will be contacted. WIN House is committed to making diversity, equity, and inclusion a central part of everything we do – from how we deliver services to how we build our teams. We strive to have a workforce that is representative of those we serve, and of our communities. We encourage applications from all qualified applicants including women, disabled people, Black, Indigenous, People of Color, people from the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and other equity-seeking groups. If you require accommodation during the application process, please reach out to hr@winhouse.org [hr@winhouse.org]. WIN House operates in several locations throughout Amiswacîwâskahikan on Treaty 6 territory, the territory and gathering place of diverse Indigenous peoples including the Papaschase, Cree, Nakota Sioux, Dene, Ojibway, and many others, and the homeland of the Métis Nation.

What you’ll do

Provide trauma-informed support to children and caregivers fleeing family violence through intake, safety planning, and goal setting. Develop and deliver programming focused on attachment, resilience, and family healing while coordinating with shelter staff.

Requirements

Requires a degree or diploma in Child and Youth Care, Social Work, or a related field with at least three years of experience supporting children and families. Must possess a valid Class 5 driver's licence and current First Aid/CPR certification.

Listed skills

• crisis intervention · Preferred
• Group Facilitation · Preferred
• case management · Preferred
• Relationship Building · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Trauma-Informed Care
• Case Management
• Crisis Intervention
• Family Support
• Group Facilitation
• Safety Planning
• Harm Reduction
• Child Development
• Culturally Responsive Practice
• Relationship Building
• Advocacy
• Client-Centred Care
• Continuous Development
• Trauma Informed Approaches
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
• First Aid Certification
• Resilience
• Cultural Responsiveness
• Planning
• Working With Children
• Social Work
• Child Welfare
• Communication
• Confidentiality
• Human Services
• Trauma Care

Job areas

• Social Services
• Healthcare
• Education
• Government & Public Sector
• Family Support Coordinator
• Social / Human Services Assistant
• Social Work Associate Professionals
• Social and Human Service Assistants