Community Support Worker

Institution: Robin College

Location: 4408 97 St NW, Edmonton, AB T6E 5R9 (Hybrid remote)

Job Type: Part-time

Pay Rate: CAD $25.00 – $30.00 / hour

Robin College is expanding our academic team and looking for an experienced and qualified Community Support Worker / Social Services Instructor to join us in Edmonton.

If you have a strong background in social services and a passion for translating real-world practice into effective classroom instruction, mentorship, and student development, we’d love to hear from you!

• Deliver engaging classroom and practical instruction across core social services and community support subjects.
• Develop, review, and maintain up-to-date curriculum, course outlines, lesson plans, assignments, and assessments.
• Use real-world case scenarios to build students' practical support-worker, case management, and documentation skills.
• Teach students professional communication, ethics, boundaries, and client support frameworks.
• Evaluate student progress, maintain accurate academic records, and provide dedicated mentorship.
• Prepare students successfully for practicum placements and careers in the social services sector.

(In strict compliance with the Alberta Government Private Career Colleges (PCC) licensing framework under the Private Vocational Training Act)

1. Minimum Formal Education: A recognized post-secondary degree, diploma, certificate, or professional designation in a related social services discipline (e.g., Community Support Worker Diploma, Social Work Degree/Diploma, Child and Youth Care, or Psychology/Sociology credential).
2. Verified Industry Experience: A minimum of 3 years of continuous, verifiable work-related experience practicing as a Community Support Worker, Social Worker, Youth Worker, or Addictions Counselor.
3. Instructional Competency: A minimum of 1 year of verified prior instructional/training experience, OR holding a current training certificate/credential in Adult Education.
4. Curriculum Development Experience: Demonstrated experience developing, reviewing, and delivering social services curricula, lesson plans, and assessments.

• Community Service Administration & Practice
• Human Health Service Models & Canadian Social Policy
• Human Development & Lifespan Psychology
• At-Risk Youth, Crisis Intervention, & Group Counselling
• Substance Use, Communication, & Interview Skills
• Legal Aspects of Social Work, Family Dynamics, & Report Writing

Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your teaching philosophy, relevant social services experience, and curriculum development background to:

👉 admin@robincollege.ca

• Please ensure your application clearly highlights your education, 3+ years of field experience, teaching background, and any relevant certifications are assets (such as First Aid/CPR).