Fathering Coach

About the role

Families Matter is hiring a Fathering Coach in Calgary to deliver individualized, relationship-based support to fathers and male caregivers with young children. The role strengthens parenting capacity, promotes healthy child development and enhances family well-being through in-home and community-based services and group facilitation. It combines direct service with program coordination, documentation and community connection, and reports to the Supervisor of Fathering for the Future.

Key responsibilities

• Provide regular in-home and community visits to families, building trusting relationships and modelling positive parent-child interactions
• Educate families on child development, parenting strategies and family well-being, and help them set and work toward individualized goals
• Assess family strengths and needs, develop individualized service plans, coordinate visit schedules and manage caseloads
• Prepare materials and room settings for group facilitation
• Maintain case notes, track progress and outcomes, collect data for program evaluation and report to the supervisor
• Connect families to community resources such as health, mental wellness, housing, legal guidance and early childhood services, and help with documentation to access benefits
• Take part in team meetings, case reviews, reflective supervision and cross-program initiatives
• Complete ongoing training in family support, trauma-informed and domestic-violence informed practice, and follow the Professional Growth Plan

Required profile

• Degree or diploma in Social Work, Human Services, Early Childhood Development or a related field
• At least 2-3 years of experience supporting families with young children, including complex needs
• Knowledge of early childhood development and attachment-based parenting approaches
• Valid driver's license, access to a reliable vehicle, and ability to drive safely in winter conditions
• Updated Police Information Check and Child Intervention Check

Required skills

• Strong oral and written communication, independent and collaborative teamwork
• Organizational, documentation and time management skills
• Proficiency with computers and data entry
• Strengths-based, trauma-informed, domestic-violence informed and culturally responsive approach

Hours are 35 per week, typically Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:00 pm, with occasional evening or weekend work. The salary is $50,000-$55,000. Applicants should send a cover letter and resume to the supervisor by email.