The SPEC Association for Children & Families

Our Background

Since 1978, The SPEC Association for Children and Families has been providing a variety of supportive, preventive, educational, and counseling services for children and families in Brooks and throughout the County of Newell. Since then, SPEC has evolved into a multi-faceted agency with programs and services that provide support to each level of the family unit including infants, children, youth, and adults.

SPEC’s programs include:

LINKS Community Information Centre – promotes healthy families and communities by linking people, ideas, and resources and facilitates services and activities in response to community needs

ParentLINKcentre - connecting parents and supporting the healthy
development of children ages 0-12 through a variety of unique and fun activities.

Connections - provides services for students ages 13-19 to build leadership and resiliency.

Family Support Program - provides a variety of contracted services for children and families via the Southeast Alberta Child and Family Services Authority

Types & Nature of Work

There are a variety of career opportunities available at
SPEC in the following areas:
• Early Childhood Development
• Information Referral and Support
• Leadership and Resiliency Counseling
• In-Home Family Support
• Child and Youth Work
• Administration

Ideal Candidate Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in the field of Human Services (equivalencies may be considered)
• Experience working with children, families, and volunteers
• First Aid certification
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Computer skills
• Child and Youth Intervention Module
• Criminal Record Check
• Clean Driver’s Abstract

Training Opportunities

The following on-the-job training is provided to all employees
(additional job-specific and off-site training may also be provided depending on the position):
• Anti-racism training
• Suicide intervention training
• Working alone safety instruction

Hours, Pay, Benefits

Positions at SPEC may be full time, part time, or casual. Seasonal (summer) opportunities also exist.
Shift work may be required depending on the position and includes evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
Office hours of operation are Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Program hours vary.
SPEC offers competitive wages, benefit package, and employees enjoy regularly scheduled staff social functions.

How to Apply

Send resume with 3 references to Maureen (Moe) Andruschak, Associate Executive Director, maureen.andruschak@spec.ab.ca
Resumes are accepted at any time and will be kept on file for 6 months in consideration for future job vacancies.
Application can be made in person, mail, fax, or email (see contact list).
If a vacancy exists, selected applicants are interviewed and an offer is made to the successful candidate (other candidates will be advised). An offer of employment is made, accepted, and the orientation process begins immediately upon commencement.