Posted 4 days ago
N26008 Family Support Worker
@ Lethbridge School Division
Lethbridge, Alberta
Overview
Lethbridge School Division is hiring three temporary Family Support Workers, 35 hours per week, from January 4, 2027 to December 22, 2028. The role supports students, parents and staff in assigned schools by connecting families with community resources and helping them navigate services. The posting requires a post-secondary diploma or degree in a related field such as Human Services and a valid 5th Class driver's licence.
Responsibilities:
- Support families across the division in identifying needs and priorities
- Connect families with schools, programs and community services
- Help families navigate systems and remove access barriers
- Build family strengths, capacity and independence
Requirements summary:
- Post-secondary diploma or degree in a related field such as Human Services
- Experience navigating social institutions and systems
- Experience working with diverse families
- Valid 5th Class driver's licence
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-08
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-09
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Social & community services |
| Hours per week | 35 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | School, Client sites, Office |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Background checks | criminal record, vulnerable sector |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples |
| Education | College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | Human Services |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan |
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Lethbridge School Division
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Since 1886, Lethbridge School Division has offered high-quality learning experiences over a broad range of programs to meet the needs of a wide variety of learners. The Division educates over 11,000 students within the City of Lethbridge and employs nearly 1,200 staff members. Lethbridge is a growing, vibrant city with 101,482 residents. It is home to the University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge College, and the Lethbridge Research Centre, one of the largest agricultural research facilities in Canada. The city also houses two large manufacturing plants involved in raw product development. Well situated in the south-western part of Alberta, Lethbridge residents enjoy access to state-of-the-art cultural and recreational facilities. Comprehensive retail services attract consumers from southern Alberta, south-eastern British Columbia and northern Montana. Lethbridge School Division takes pride in the breadth of its programs, the expertise of its staff, the quality of its facilities in 23 schools, and a number of outreach facilities throughout the city. Our schools have a grade structure comprised of Kindergarten to Grade 5 students in elementary schools, Grade 6 to Grade 8 students in middle schools and Grade 9 to Grade 12 students in high schools. All schools provide instruction in the core subjects (language arts, mathematics, social studies and science), physical education, and the fine arts. Students at each school have access to libraries that provide a blend of print materials and access to modern computers for research purposes. French language instruction is provided in grades four through twelve and a French Immersion program is offered for students from kindergarten through Grade 12. Spanish, German and Japanese courses are also available. In addition, at the secondary level, students can experience a wide range of options or complementary courses designed to meet their unique needs and interests, including those related to career and technology studies...
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- LETHBRIDGE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 51, Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 2Z5, CA
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Since 1886, Lethbridge School Division has offered high-quality learning experiences over a broad range of programs to meet the needs of a wide variety of learners. The Division educates over 11,000 students within the City of Lethbridge and employs nearly 1,200 staff members. Lethbridge is a growing, vibrant city with 101,482 residents. It is home to the University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge College, and the…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Education Administration Programs |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Lethbridge, Alberta |
| Organization type | Educational |
| Year founded | 1886 |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 11 |
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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?
- Provide goal-orientated, family centered support to families across the Division, responding to and identifying needs and priorities
- Build and maintain strong, trusting relationships with families, schools and community partners
- Collaborate with schools and community service providers to connect families with appropriate resources, programs and supports with the broader community.
- Support families in navigating systems and accessing services, helping to remove barriers and facilitate successful connections
- Empower families to identify their strengths, build capacity and develop knowledge and confidence needed to access and engage with community supports independently
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:
- Lifestyle and specialty counselling (Health, Life Balance and Career).
- 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.
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