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Taproot Community Support Services

Parent Consultant, Full-Time

Red Deer, AB, Canada

Full-time

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Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Nov 6, 2026
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 7, 2026

Original job description

The Program

At Taproot Community Support Services, we’re a 100 percent employee-owned organization through an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT). Every employee is an owner from their first day, with a voice in shaping Taproot’s future and the opportunity to share in employee ownership dividends.

As a Certified B Corporation, we harness business for good. Since 1983 we’ve grown steadily, now delivering support across Alberta, British Columbia, and Ontario through more than 90 contracts.

Our 800-plus employee-owners live by five shared values: we are stronger together, we lead with optimism, we embrace challenges, we respect every voice, and we go above and beyond. Guided by these principles, we deliver more than 125 community-based services each year. We walk alongside about 1,600 children, youth, families, and people with diverse abilities, with revenues exceeding $70 million.

The Position

As a Parent Consultant, you will provide parent education and assist in transforming relationships between parents and their children. Supporting families in the Red Deer area, a Parent Consultant will gain experience in working with families with the focus on strengthening the parent-child bond.

With support and supervision of a Registered Psychologist, a Parent Consultant will learn ways of integrating a developmental insight-oriented approach with families that are involved in Ministry of Human Services.

Schedule

One (1) permanent full-time position that will work 40 hours per week:

Position will be required to work flexible hours, such as evenings and weekends.

In Your Role You Will

Provide flexible and responsive support to address children, youth, family or caregiver needs, while accommodating and respecting cultural, social and religious heritage.
Oversee and manage service plan goals and objectives.
Provide care through individual program plans while respecting choices, decisions and needs of families.
Establish trust with families to assist them toward development of interpersonal communication skills, daily livings skills, and other areas of interest.
Collaborate and/work as team with community systems (i.e., schools), specialized service providers, volunteers and extended family members.
Conduct family visits in families homes; be available for evening, weekend visits and standby as required.
Prepare and submit reports as per specifications and deadlines.
Maintain a caseload of 8 families or 120 hours of service;
Advocate minimizing risks and promote opportunities to maximize and/or enhance community, family and individual support networks for individuals.
Adhere to ethical/professional standards, perform all program activities in accordance with Taproot policies and procedures, program specific policies, Children and Family policies, as well as accreditation and core standards.
Prior to confirmation of employment, all applicants must provide a copy of a current Criminal Record Check and/or Government Screening Letter. These checks vary depending on province and sector and will be communicated by the Program Hiring Team.

As An Ideal Candidate You Possess

Degree level in Psychology, Child and Youth Care or Social Work is preferred
Minimum three years experience working with families.
Clear criminal record check and Intervention check.
First Aid/CPR certificate and Suicide Intervention training.
Class 5 driver’s license, reliable vehicle and proof of appropriate insurance.
Highly motivated and able to work independently and in a team
Knowledge of child development and attachment safe discipline.
Ability to develop and maintain good relationships with support networks, outside agencies and community resources
Good writing skills
Knowledge of Indigenous culture is an asset

What Taproot Community Support Services Does

At Taproot, your passion for helping others can truly make a difference. As an employee-owned company, we value collaboration, learning, and innovation. Our strength-based approach guides both our care and how we support each other. Join a team where your voice matters, and together, we're building a company we're proud of.

Our Employees Enjoy

Employee ownership from day one through our EOT, with opportunity for profit-sharing dividends
Work/life balance
Learning and career development opportunities
Competitive wages and salaries
Paid vacation and benefits for eligible employees
Defined benefit pension plan (Municipal Pension Plan) for eligible employees within British Columbia
Matching RRSP plan for eligible employees within Alberta
Professional development opportunities and job-related training
Employee and Family Assistance Program
Long Service Milestone rewards
Employee referral bonus program
A values-driven workplace - as a Certified B Corp, we're committed to using business as a force for good

For more information on Taproot Community Support Services visit our website: taproot.ca

No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you! Please apply.

Equal-Opportunity Employer

Our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment is unwavering. We believe that varied backgrounds and experiences fuel innovation and success. As an equal-opportunity employer, we prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion across all operations. We're seeking candidates passionate about contributing to our multicultural teams and enriching our workplace with their unique insights and cultural sensitivity.

We encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply and join us in fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment.

No telephone calls please. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be notified.

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Responsibilities

Provide parent education and individualized, culturally responsive support to families, helping strengthen parent-child relationships and meet service plan goals. Conduct home visits, coordinate with community partners and support networks, maintain a caseload, advocate for families, and complete required reports in accordance with professional and organizational standards.

Requirements

A degree in Psychology, Child and Youth Care, or Social Work is preferred, along with at least three years of experience working with families. Candidates should have a clear criminal record and intervention check, First Aid/CPR and suicide intervention training, a Class 5 driver’s license, a reliable insured vehicle, and strong communication, relationship-building, and teamwork skills.

Skills

Parent Education
Family Support
Child Development
Attachment
Safe Discipline
Interpersonal Communication
Service Planning
Case Management
Family Advocacy
Community Collaboration
Report Writing
Cultural Sensitivity
Independent Work
Teamwork
Relationship Building
Risk Minimization

Benefits

Employee Ownership Dividends
Work-Life Balance
Learning and Career Development
Competitive Wages and Salaries
Paid Vacation
Benefits
Defined Benefit Pension Plan
Matching RRSP Plan
Professional Development
Job-Related Training
Employee and Family Assistance Program
Long-Service Rewards
Employee Referral Bonus

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Keywords

Parent Education
Parent-Child Relationships
Family Support
Child Development
Attachment
Safe Discipline
Developmental Insight-Oriented Approach
Individual Program Plans
Service Plans
Case Management
Home Visits
Family Advocacy
Community Resources
Community Collaboration
Cultural Sensitivity
Interpersonal Communication
Report Writing
Criminal Record Check
Intervention Check
First Aid
CPR
Suicide Intervention Training
Class 5 Driver’s License
Psychology
Child and Youth Care
Social Work
Ministry of Human Services

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