Kneehill Community Support Coach
Kneehill Regional Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) requires one full time contract Kneehill Community Support Coach starting February 1, 2022. This is a yearly contract for a maximum of 3 years. This position will provide preventive social supports to children, youth and families in the communities of Three Hills, Trochu, Carbon, Acme, Linden and Kneehill County. This position works a variety of hours, which will include evening or weekends for events or meetings.
Responsibilities include:
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Building relationships with a wide variety of individuals, groups and communities
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Providing opportunities for children/youth to develop leadership and life skills
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Preventive education for children, youth and families in groups utilizing evidence-based programs
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Providing social and emotional education and support
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Working collaboratively with fellow staff, families, other agencies and schools
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Working as part of a team
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Evaluating the services and supports delivered
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Completing and submitting standard monthly reports to the supervisor.
Qualifications and Experience:
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University Degree in the Human Services field would be an asset
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Excellent interpersonal skills
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Effective communication skills (written, verbal and listening)
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Highly effective organizational and time management skills
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Self-starter who takes initiative and works well independently while contributing positively to the team
Requirements
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Experience working with children, youth and families
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Criminal record and Children’s Services Intervention checks
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Applicants must possess a valid Class 5 driver’s license and have access to a vehicle
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Ability to work outside of regular business hours of Monday – Friday 8:30 – 4:30
Reporting:
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This position will report to the Kneehill Regional FCSS Director
Details:
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$49,000 – 53,900 depending on education and experience
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Full time yearly contract position – 37.5 hours/week; 1950 annual
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Maximum term three (3) years
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Three weeks vacation time
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75 hours of sick time per contract year
Applicants should direct their resume with cover letter highlighting how their skills and qualifications meet our requirements to:
Kneehill Regional FCSS Hiring Committee
779 – 2 St. N.E.
Box 400
Three Hills, AB T0M 2A0
Deadline: February 16, 2022
We thank all applicants for their interest in this position and advise that only those applicants invited for an interview will be contacted.