Summary
Description
Position: Family Support Worker / Social Work Professional
Location: Calgary – In Office
Schedule: 3–5 days per week (flexible based on candidate)
Salary: Competitive salary based on experience
About CP Kids & Families
CP Kids & Families (CPKF) is a Calgary-based charitable organization supporting children, youth, and families living with cerebral palsy and other neuromotor disabilities. Through recreation programs, family support services, equipment access, and community connections, we work alongside families to improve quality of life and build stronger, more inclusive communities.
For more than 75 years, our organization has provided supports, trusted information, and meaningful programs that help families navigate complex systems and access the resources they need.
Position Overview
As we expand, CP Kids & Families is seeking a compassionate and knowledgeable Family Support Worker and/or Social Work Professional to join our team. This role provides direct support to families raising children with disabilities by offering guidance, system navigation, advocacy, and access to community resources.
The successful candidate will work closely with families to help them understand and access financial supports, services, and programs while providing emotional support and practical problem-solving.
This is a newly created role intended to enhance our Family Support services. We are seeking the right individual to join our team, and the responsibilities and scope of the position may be shaped to align with the skills and experience of the successful candidate.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct support and guidance to families navigating disability supports and services
- Assist families in accessing programs such as FSCD, PDD, AISH, RDSP, DTC, and other financial benefits
- Support families during key transition points (diagnosis, school transitions, adulthood planning)
- Provide case management and resource navigation
- Facilitate support groups, information sessions, and educational workshops
- Collaborate with community partners, therapists, schools, and service providers
- Support families and various professionals with accessing adapted equipment through CPKF Equipment Loan Program.
- Maintain accurate documentation and confidential family records
- Contribute to program development and evaluation of family support services
Qualifications
- Degree in Social Work, Human Services, or related field
- Registered Social Worker (RSW) with ACSW preferred, or equivalent experience in family support
- Experience working with children with disabilities and their families
- Strong knowledge of Alberta disability supports and community resources
- Excellent communication, empathy, and problem-solving skills
- Exceptional written and verbal English communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in a small, mission-driven team
- Highly organized and detail-oriented, with strong administrative and documentation skills
- Second language considered an asset, particularly when supporting diverse or newcomer families
- Candidates with lived experience with disability, caregiving, or navigating disability support systems are strongly encouraged to apply, as this perspective can be valuable in supporting the families we serve.
What We Offer
- Meaningful work supporting families in our community
- Supportive and flexible team environment
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Health Benefits
- Paid vacation and wellness days
- Office closure between Christmas and New Year
How to Apply
Please submit your resume and cover letter to:
workwithcpkf@calgarycp.org
Applications will be reviewed as they are received.
