Job Description

Family Support Worker

We are excited to have three (3) Term Family Support Worker opportunities available January 4, 2027 until December 22, 2028.

Lethbridge School Division embraces diversity and functions in a dynamic, innovative, and fast paced environment. The Family Support Worker supports the implementation of division and funder goals/priorities through the provision of services to students, parents and staff in assigned schools.

What will you work?

3 Positions - 35 hours/week (1.00 FTE)

This position works the Family Support Worker calendar and affords the successful candidates to have some school breaks off.

What will you do?

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Strong communication
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, and the ability to nurture a positive culture and team oriented environment
• Effective time management and organizational skills
• Takes initiative to work independently as well as part of a team
• Strong collaboration skills
• Ability to navigate informal and formal conversations
• Knowledge of mental health and addictions
• Knowledge of restorative practice and student engagement
• Knowledge of First Nations history, current issues of colonization and movement towards reconciliation. Understanding an awareness of working with First Nations people in Southern Alberta
• Knowledge of trauma-informed practice
• Experience with accessing community supports and agencies
• Knowledge of Theory of Change
• Have outstanding conflict resolution skills
• Highly motivated individual
• Self-reflective practitioner

Please note that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted regarding an interview.

Requirements

Education, Certification and Experience Required:

• Post-secondary diploma or degree in a related field such as Human Services. Note: Applicants must attach proof of post secondary to the application.
• Experience navigating a variety of social institutions and systems
• Experience working with diverse families
• Hold and maintain a valid 5th Class Driver's License

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

In order to ensure and maintain a safe and secure working and learning environment, applicants new to Lethbridge School Division who are offered employment must provide:

• A police information check; including Vulnerable Sector Check from Police Services or an RCMP detachment that does not have any charges or convictions.
• A satisfactory Intervention Record Check from South Region Alberta Child and Family Services.
• Proof of photo identification, may be a valid driver’s license, provincial identification card as issued by a licensed government registry office, valid passport or Nexus card. If one cannot be provided, a new card must be obtained and proof of application provided within three days of hire.
• Documentation of a valid Social Insurance Number in the employee’s legal name. If valid Social Insurance documentation in the current legal name can not be provided, the successful candidate will be required to obtain a new one within three days of hire.

Benefits

Lethbridge School Division prides itself on supporting and promoting the wellness of our employees through our diverse benefit plan for you and your family to access. Some of the amazing benefits included are:

• 100% employer paid premiums for health care.
• Free 24/7 access to our Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP). This includes but is not limited to:
• Competitive retirement plan.
• Discount at a variety of local fitness facilities within Lethbridge.

This is a purposeful and rewarding career that helps make a difference in students lives!

Posting will remain open until 10:00 AM, November 16, 2026.

Note: Internal candidates will be given preference.