Social Services Family Development Worker

McMan is a not-for-profit agency that has been operating since 1975. McMan provides a range of comprehensive programs across Alberta. Earning a sound reputation from success stories and positive relationships, McMan has become well known for being a responsive, highly competent, and innovative partner in service delivery. A diverse range of programs and services are accessible through local offices across Alberta to anyone who needs help. We believe that help from someone who cares should never be out of reach.

Our Family Development Program located in Red Deer is seeking a:

Full-Time Permanent Family Development Worker

The Family Development Program provides caring and professional family support to help develop positive family relationships by teaching parenting, living, communication and behavior management skills. This program helps children, youth and parents struggling with a variety of issues. Clients are referred to this program from their local Children Services office.

Minimum Qualifications and Requirements:

• Diploma at minimum, preferred degree directly related to Human Services
• Required 1 year of frontline human services experience, preferred 3 years of human services work related to working with families
• Proof of Membership in Professional Association (when applicable)
• Knowledge of parent/child relationships and family dynamics
• Basic First Aid Level C with Adult, Child, and infant CPR &AED
• Suicide Intervention Training & De-Escalation Training
• Intervention Record Check & Criminal Record Check with the vulnerable sector
• Class 5 driver’s license, clean drivers abstract and reliable vehicle for client transportation
• Knowledge of the Child, Youth and Family Enhancement Act
• Knowledge and experience within the Signs of Safety framework would be an asset
• Preferred experience in the CS System
• Knowledge and understanding of Indigenous Culture considered an asset

Responsibilities include:

• Supervise Visits between children and biological family
• Youth Work and Engagement including connection with Natural Supports
• Connect Families with community supports, including family advocacy and support
• Support Cultural Engagement and Learning
• Family Assessment and Intervention
• Coaching/mentoring parents
• Life skills training
• Facilitating Case Conferences and Family Support Network Meetings

Wage Range: $27.28/hr. - $30.51/hr. Plus, Travel Reimbursement at $0.57/KM.

Benefits: McMan promotes the wellbeing of our employees, promoting flexibility including 27 paid days off per year, as well as an excellent benefit package that includes extended health care with a paramedical combined maximum of $2000.00 per year plus an additional $2500.00 per year for mental health supports, dental coverage including orthodontics, and vision coverage all starting day one of employment. In addition, McMan provides a 100% employer contribution pension after 6 months calculated at 4% of gross base earnings.

Hours of work: 40 hours per week. Candidates must be available to work a flexible schedule including afternoons, some evenings and weekends to provide services that serve a wide range of populations.

Competition will remain open until a successful candidate is found.

We thank all that apply. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for a multi step interview process.